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By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com December 21, 2024 PHILADELPHIA--Derek Simpson flashed into the passing lane, defending just as advertised after transferring from Rutgers to Hawk Hill last spring. He burst up the court after intercepting a Virginia Tech pass, speeding ahead of everyone just as he did about a month ago on the same court against Penn.  Against … [Read more...] about Derek Simpson’s all-around impressive play helps Saint Joseph’s rout Virginia Tech

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com December 20, 2024 PHILADELPHIA—Very early in the second half of Wednesday’s 84-57 home rout of American at Hagan Arena, a relaxed Erik Reynolds II joked with the referee about a foul call. It was more than just the easy demeanor that was back planted on Reynolds’ face on Wednesday. His shoulders appeared more relaxed, his head just a … [Read more...] about Inside Saint Joseph’s: Wednesday’s performance against American a good start for Erik Reynolds II to return to form

Elijah Gray's layup with 4 seconds left wins it for Owls; Jones' career night lifts La Salle to comeback; Fleming shines in St. Joe's rout By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com December 19, 2024 PHILADELPHIA—It was a historic night in the Big 5 on Wednesday, as Elijay Gray’s spinning layup with four seconds remaining in regulation lifted Temple to a 62-61 win over … [Read more...] about Wednesday roundup: Temple wins 2,000th game on a historic night for the Big 5

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com December 9, 2024 It was another exciting week of basketball in the Big 5, with some outstanding performances both individually and as a team. There also were some disappointments and setbacks, as we detail below. Let’s take a look back at the games played between December 9–15. 5 Big 5 Stars of the Week 1. Eric Dixon, … [Read more...] about Big 5 Weekly Roundup, December 9–15: Villanova’s Eric Dixon repeats as the top star after another dominating performance

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com December 12, 2024 The new Big 5 format has been a success, but there are a few changes that can make it even better. Foremost among the fixes is bringing back some sort of luncheon, dinner, or banquet to honor the inductees into the Big 5 Hall of Fame. On Saturday, Saint Joseph’s Amy Facer, Temple’s LaKeisha Eaddy, Villanova’s … [Read more...] about Bracy Column: New Big 5 format is a success, but Hall of Fame recognition needs to change