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By ANDY EDWARDS Philahoops Staff Twitter: @DLNAndyEdwards The men’s basketball teams at Villanova University and the University of Louisville are no strangers to success. The schools have 3,208 wins, 12 Final Fours, and three national championships between them, and each has found its way into the top 10 of the college rankings with regularity throughout [...]
(Ed Note: It is a real thrill and honor to welcome Jack Scheuer to the Philahoops family. A member of the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame, Scheuer is in his 40th season of covering Philadelphia college basketball. Scheuer jokingly, although accurately, is sometimes referred to as the leading scorer in Palestra history due to [...]
By JOSH VERLIN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @jmverlin Last season, the Drexel Dragons struggled to get consistent offense from anybody not named Samme Givens or Chris Fouch. This season, the Dragons’ opponents have had to stop not only Givens or Fouch, but Frantz Massenat, Damion Lee and Derrick Thomas, all of whom have led Drexel in [...]
By TIM MORGAN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @zcaptain36 One month ago, Saint Joseph’s knocked off No. 19 Creighton and Villanova for two of their biggest wins in the last few years. There were talks about them being nationally ranked, being the best team in Philadelphia, and maybe making the NCAA Tournament. But, that was a month [...]
By ANDY EDWARDS Philahoops Staff Twitter: @DLNAndyEdwards Even for 6-foot-9 Jerrell Wright, it can be difficult for a big man to stand out in La Salle’s offense. The Explorers employ a four-guard lineup and, as a result, tend to attack defenses from the outside. La Salle (14-6, 3-2 Atlantic 10) shoots just shy of 40% [...]
By AARON BRACY Philahoops Editor Twitter: @Aaron_Bracy (Ed Note: Read Josh Verlin’s Penn angle HERE, and Tim Morgan’s St. Joe’s view HERE.) Outside, the air was cold and the pavement iced. Inside, it was cramped and hot, uncomfortably even. The stuffiness reminded you of a stifling August afternoon that chased you to the [...]
