Aaron Bracy covers Big 5 basketball for Big5Hoops.com, Philadelphia sports as a freelancer for the Associated Press and is writing a book about the 2003-04 Saint Joseph’s Hawks. Bracy, who has nearly 30 years of sportswriting experience, will talk about these topics and more in the Bracy Sports Media podcast. #Big5Hoops #0304stjoesbook
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- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on February 11, 2025, I talk about the Big 5, the Super Bowl, and give an update on my book, Stories mentioned in podcast:I talked about A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks a a recent episode of The Maza's Musings Podcast.Click HERE to listen on YouTube. –Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy) and in other places with this link. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook and #aSoaringSeason.Preorder my book: […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on January 27, 2025, I talk about the Big 5, give an update on my book, and am joined by Zac Weiss (@ZacharyMWeiss) of Pittsburgh Sports Now to preview Wednesday's Saint Joseph's-Duquesne game. Stories mentioned in podcast:Strong play down stretch lifts La Salle past Rhode Island; plus, Sam Brown nets career-high 30 to led Penn; and Drexel wins, Temple loses–Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy) and in other places with this link. Also search for the hashtags […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on January 23, 2025, I am joined by former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to talk about the 2008 World Series. I interviewed Manuel at the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Banquet on January 16, 2025. In addition, I take a look at Saint Joseph's and Villanova, who both have big games on January 24, 2025.Stories mentioned in podcast:Saint Joseph’s struggles from long range lead to home loss versus VCU–Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy) and in other places […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on January 13, 2025, I touch on several Big topics in the Big 5, including Villanova's NCAA tournament chances, Saint Joseph's Atlantic 10 tournament chances, and an idea for how to get more students at Big 5 games. Stories mentioned in podcast:Aggressive mentality leads Saint Joseph’s to dominating victory over Loyola ChicagoBig 5 Weekly Roundup, January 6-12: La Salle’s Deuce Jones is Big5Hoops.com Player of Week–Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy) and in other places with this […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on January 6, 2025, I am joined by David Malandra Jr., who covers Philadelphia sports for Sports Talk Philly. We talk about how David got interested in sportswriting, his breakdown of Temple and Villanova, and much, much more!Stories mentioned in podcast:Villanova is impressive in defeating DePaul and now faces big tests this weekBig 5 Weekly Roundup, December 31-January 4: Villanova’s Wooga Poplar is the Big5Hoops.com Player of the Week after helping Wildcats to victories over Butler and DePaul–Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on December 30, 2024, I am joined by Atlantic 10 commissioner Bernadette McGlade. We talk about Bernadette's distinguished background in college athletics and key topics surrounding the Atlantic 10, including scheduling, expansion, and NCAA tournament bids.–Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy) and in other places with this link. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook and #aSoaringSeason.Preorder my book: https://big5hoops.com/asoaringseason/-Title: A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks-Author: Aaron Bracy-Foreword: Joe Lunardi-Expected […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on December 23, 2024, I am joined by Riley Frain (@rileyfrain), who covers college basketball for Mid-Major Madness. We talk about how Riley got interested in sportswriting, his breakdown of Drexel and the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), Saint Joseph's and the Atlantic 10 (A-10), and much, much more! Stories mentioned in podcast:Big 5 Weekly Roundup, December 16-22: Temple’s Elijah Gray is the Big 5 Player of the Week after lifting Owls to 2,000th career victoryDerek Simpson’s all-around impressive play helps Saint Joseph’s rout Virginia TechInside Saint Joseph’s: Wednesday’s performance against American a good start for Erik […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on December 16, 2024, I am joined by David Szczepanski (@WXVUDavidS), the student sports director of WXVU Villanova radio. We talk about his budding sportscasting career and Villanova's chances in the Big East conference. Stories mentioned in podcast:-Big 5 Weekly Roundup, December 9–15-Bracy Column: New Big 5 format is a success, but Hall of Fame recognition needs to change-Story/interview with former La Salle coach Dr. John Giannini–Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy) and in other places with […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on December 9, 2024, I am joined by former La Salle coach and newly minted Big 5 Hall of Famer Dr. John Giannini. In a wide-ranging interview, Giannini talks about how honored he is to be recognized by the Big 5; insight into his time at La Salle, particularly the Explorers' 2013 run to the NCAA Sweet 16; a breakdown of the six Big 5 teams; and suggestions on how to improve the Big 5 Classic, which he likes. Stories mentioned in podcast:-12/8/24: Bracy Column: Experiences and memories made up for the games in the second […]
- by Aaron BracyIn today's episode, recorded on December 1, 2024, I am joined by play-by-play broadcaster Matt Martucci (@toochPXP). Martucci is the radio voice of the Saint Joseph's University men's basketball team and television voice of The Basketball Tournament (TBT), in addition to other work. Martucci and analyst John Giannini will be the TV commentators for the Big 5 Classic on Saturday, December 7 at Wells Fargo Center.Stories mentioned in podcast:-Big 5 Weekly Roundup: November 25–December 1-Bracy Column: La Salle’s dominant performance against Temple kept beaming Explorers fans smiling afterward-Mel Greenberg MVP Award to be presented at inaugural women’s Big 5 Classic–Follow […]