College Basketball: Final Philadelphia Rankings & Season Recaps

By Teddy Bailey (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Big 5 in March Madness: Who Will Represent Philly in the Big Dance?

by Dan K

One of the biggest displays of pride and passion through competition in the Philadelphia area is their Big 5 in college basketball. Historically, games would take place at the legendary Palestra... Read More »
Saint Joseph's Basketball: The Hawks Find Their Swagger in Win over Fordham

by Eddie Ravert

"We're not going to be able to play with him in a vacuum," SJU head coach Phil Martelli said. "Wherever he was, he came back from that trip away," he added... Read More »
St. Joseph's Basketball: Phil Martelli Becomes Winningest Coach in Hawks History

by Eddie Ravert

Phil Martelli won his first game on Hawk Hill on December 2, 1995. Sixteen years later, on December 28, 2011, he won his 310th basketball game, passing Billy Ferguson to become the winningest coach in St... Read More »
Villanova Basketball: Wildcats Prepare for "Holy War" Against St. Joseph's

by Ron Pasceri

Through nine decades of Villanova basketball, the Wildcats have seen a lot: NCAA Tournament berths, Sweet 16s, Elite Eights, Final Fours and even a National Championship... Read More »
St. Joseph's Basketball: Why SJU Will Beat Villanova in This Year's Holy War

by Eddie Ravert

On December 17, the Hawks of St. Joe's will take on the Wildcats of Villanova on Hawk Hill. For the first time since the Big Five was created in 1955, the Holy War will be played on the campus of St... Read More »