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Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, here in action against La Salle, has vastly improved his offensive game (Rick Kauffman/Philahoops)

Saturday preview: Maryland gives Temple a break from A10 play

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    Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, here in action against La Salle, has vastly improved his offensive game (Rick Kauffman/Philahoops)

    By JOSH VERLIN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @jmverlin Temple Owls (12-5, 2-2 A10) vs. Maryland Terrapins (12-5, 2-2 ACC) Saturday, Jan.21 (11 a.m., ESPN-U), Palestra (Ed note: Get an inside look at Maryland from Patrick Stevens of the Washington Times in our latest Philahoops Phive feature.) Traditionally, the Atlantic Coast Conference has been one of the [...]

    Zack Rosen led Penn in scoring (18.2 ppg) and assists (5.2 apg). (Josh Verlin/Philahoops file)

    Saturday preview: Penn looks for second straight win vs. Saint Joseph’s

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      Zack Rosen led Penn in scoring (18.2 ppg) and assists (5.2 apg). (Josh Verlin/Philahoops file)

      By ANDY EDWARDS Philahoops Staff Twitter: @DLNAndyEdwards Almost a year ago to the day, the University of Pennsylvania notched its first Big 5 win in four years, riding a career-high 27 points from Tyler Bernardini to a 73-61 win over Saint Joseph’s in front of a sold-out crowd at the Palestra. The victory was sweet relief [...]

      Mouphtaou Yarou (13) could have a big game against a depleted Johnnies roster (Josh Verlin/Philahoops)

      Philahoops Phive: Villanova/St. John’s Edition

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      Posted: January 20, 2012 at 4:37 pm

        Mouphtaou Yarou (13) could have a big game against a depleted Johnnies roster (Josh Verlin/Philahoops)

        By JOSH VERLIN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @jmverlin In our latest edition of Philahoops Phive, Tim Dimas (Twitter: @TDimas_) of Rumble in the Garden helps us learn more about St. John’s heading into Saturday’s matchup against Villanova at Madison Square Garden (1pm, ESPN-U). You can find Philahoops editor Aaron Bracy’s responses to Dimas’ questions about Villanova HERE. [...]

        Anthony Lee, here elevating for a block against LU, has a tough task on Saturday (Rick Kauffman/Saturday)

        Philahoops Phive: Temple/Maryland Edition

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        Posted: January 20, 2012 at 4:12 pm

          Anthony Lee, here elevating for a block against LU, has a tough task on Saturday (Rick Kauffman/Saturday)

          By JOSH VERLIN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @jmverlin In our latest edition of Philahoops Phive, Patrick Stevens (Twitter: @D1scourse) of  The Washington Times helps us learn more about Maryland heading into Saturday’s matchup against Temple at the Palestra (11 a.m., ESPN-U). Josh Verlin: Alex Len, a 7’1″ Ukrainian freshman, was somewhat of a revelation in his first [...]

          Drexel's Samme Givens,right, passed 1,000 career points as the Dragons are looking more like the preseason CAA favorite. (Rick Kauffman/Philahoops file)

          Philahoops Bracket Expert: Saint Joseph’s NCAA hopes sliding; Drexel’s NIT chances rising

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          Posted: January 20, 2012 at 5:15 am

            Drexel's Samme Givens,right, passed 1,000 career points as the Dragons are looking more like the preseason CAA favorite. (Rick Kauffman/Philahoops file)

            By MIKE SCULLIN Philahoops Bracket Expert Twitter: @mikescullin Expected RPI data courtesy of RPIForecast.com. Game projection data courtesy of Sagarain Predictor Ratings. Percentages refer to chances of at large bids, not factoring in the possibility of automatic bids. Temple Expected RPI: 35.6 Current RPI: 21 Expected SOS: 56 Current SOS: 15 Current Record: 12-5 Expected [...]