November 1, 2012 - PHILAHOOPS

Villanova downs Carleton in exhibition, 65-59

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Posted: November 1, 2012 at 11:21 pm

Mouphtaou Yarou had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead Villanova to a 65-59 win over Carleton in an exhibition game Thursday night at Villanova. The Wildcats shot just 15 percent from the arc (3-for-20), an area that has to concern coach Jay Wright since that was one of the team’s struggles last season. Here [...]

Saint Joseph's coach Phil Martelli set the school's all-time wins record last week. (Aaron Bracy/Philahoops file)

Martelli emphasizes execution at St. Joe’s Media Day

By: Matt Schultz

St. Joseph's Beat Writer

Twitter: MattyRSchultz

Posted: November 1, 2012 at 11:15 pm

There was an excited, anticipatory ambiance in Hagan Arena on Thursday afternoon as the Saint Joseph’s Hawks held their annual media day. Reporters representing a multitude of local sports media outlets inquired the head coach and his players almost exclusively about the team’s soaring expectations. With a team returning every player from last year’s 20-win [...]

Temple's Khalif Wyatt recently topped 1,000 career points. (Philahoops file)

Wyatt, Temple eager to get started

By: Chase Senior

Staff Writer

Twitter: @Chase_Senior

Posted: November 1, 2012 at 11:11 pm

Temple opened practice to the media on Thursday afternoon for its annual media day. Media members got an opportunity to watch a scrimmage, which was much more competitive than the one that was played during Cherry and White Night on Oct. 19. The intensity was visible as players are fighting for positions as well as [...]

Fran Dunphy and the rest of the Philly coaches joined together Thursday for a Coaches vs. Cancer benefit luncheon. (Rick Kauffman/Philahoops file)

Philly coaches talk excitedly about season at cancer benefit (video)

By: Mike Angelina

Twitter: MikeAngelina

Posted: November 1, 2012 at 5:03 am

Head coaches Phil Martelli, Fran Dunphy, Jerome Allen, Bruiser Flint, John Giannini and Jay Wright all were gathered at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken, Pa. on Thursday afternoon for the Inaugural Preseason Luncheon. The event was a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s “Coaches vs. Cancer” program. The luncheon provided an exclusive opportunity to [...]