Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, who helped lead Villanova to a pair of NCAA national championships and became just the second Wildcat ever to be named National Player of the Year, will have his No. 1 jersey retired at halftime of the game on Feb. 8, 2023, vs. DePaul at Finneran Pavilion. The 6-3 guard was named winner of the Oscar Robertson, John R. Wooden and Naismith … [Read more...] about Villanova to retire Jalen Brunson’s number
After decommitting from Purdue, Class of 2022 guard Jameel Brown has a big summer ahead
By ADAM ZAGORIA PRINCETON, N.J. — Jameel “Millzie” Brown has a big summer ahead of him. Since decommitting from Purdue in March, he’s been courted by several schools and is taking visits. And he’s also part of a loaded Team Final squad that is eyeing a championship at the Peach Jam next month. The 6-foot-4 Brown combo guard has been opening eyes this weekend at the … [Read more...] about After decommitting from Purdue, Class of 2022 guard Jameel Brown has a big summer ahead
Villanova freshman Angelo Brizzi to transfer
Villanova redshirt freshman guard Angelo Brizzi has placed his name into the transfer portal and is no longer with the Villanova Wildcats, the school announced Friday. The 6-foot-3 Brizzi committed in 2020 over Arizona, Michigan, California, Northwestern, Colorado, Dartmouth and Davidson. “Angelo has made the decision to enter his name into the transfer portal,” stated … [Read more...] about Villanova freshman Angelo Brizzi to transfer
Former St. Joe’s Forward Roberts to Play Summer League With Sixers, Heat
After going through more than a dozen workouts with NBA teams, Ronald Roberts thought there was a decent chance he might hear his named called during Thursday’s NBA Draft. But when the Draft was over, the former St. Peter’s Prep star was still waiting. “The whole time when I was going through the process, I felt like it was a 50/50 chance that I would have my named called,” the … [Read more...] about Former St. Joe’s Forward Roberts to Play Summer League With Sixers, Heat
More Than 15 NBA Teams Have Scouted St. Joe’s Deandre’ Bembry
Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports At least half of the NBA has scouted St. Joe’s junior small forward Deandre’ Bembry, and head coach Phil Martelli believes he can ultimately be a first-round draft pick. Bembry, a Charlotte, N.C., native who played high school ball at St. Patrick in Elizabeth, N.J., averaged 17.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists last year at St. … [Read more...] about More Than 15 NBA Teams Have Scouted St. Joe’s Deandre’ Bembry
Arnaldo Toro Visits St. Joe’s, K-State Up Next
Arnaldo Toro, a 6-foot-9 2016 power forward from St. Benedict’s Prep, enjoyed his official visit to St. Joe’s over the weekend. “It was really good, I enjoyed it,” Toro said. “I like how people were enjoying the place and the campus was nice as well.” St. Joe’s coach Phil Martelli and assistant Dave Duda scouted Toro several times at St. Benedict’s in advance of the visit, and … [Read more...] about Arnaldo Toro Visits St. Joe’s, K-State Up Next
St. Joe’s parts ways with Phil Martelli, who vows to coach again
By ADAM ZAGORIA Saint Joseph’s announced Tuesday it has parted ways with longtime head coach Phil Martelli. Martelli, 64, has been at the Philadelphia school since 1995, compiling a record of 444-328 (.575). His team went 14-19 this season, 6-12 in the A-10. He took St. Joe’s to the NCAA Tournament seven times, most recently in 2016. He guided the program to an Elite Eight in … [Read more...] about St. Joe’s parts ways with Phil Martelli, who vows to coach again
St. John’s caps perfect day for Big East with signature win over No. 16 Arizona
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s capped a perfect and epic day for the Big East Conference by knocking off No. 16 Arizona 70-67 in the Al Attles Classic in San Francisco. Despite being outscored 41-30 in the second half after taking a 40-26 halftime lead, the Johnnies held on to improve to 11-2. Playing without injured guard Mustapha Heron (ankle), St. John’s was led by L.J. … [Read more...] about St. John’s caps perfect day for Big East with signature win over No. 16 Arizona
Phil Martelli lands new position at Michigan on Juwan Howard’s staff
By RICH FLANAGAN Juwan Howard was named the new head coach of Michigan’s men’s basketball team on May 22 and has quickly begun filling out his staff. He has already retained assistant Saddi Washington and is now bringing in a longtime Big 5 head coach. Former Saint Joseph’s head coach Phil Martelli has accepted an assistant coaching position with the Wolverines, he … [Read more...] about Phil Martelli lands new position at Michigan on Juwan Howard’s staff