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
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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
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
St. Joe’s lands Xavier transfer Dahmir Bishop
By JACOB POLACHECK Xavier freshman guard Dahmir Bishop will transfer to Saint Joseph’s, as first reported by Rivals Thursday. Bishop, the 6-foot-4 combo guard from Imhotep (PA), left Xavier after just one semester and entered the NCAA transfer portal on January 2. Bishop played in 10 games for the Musketeers this season, posting averages of 1.6 points, 2.5 rebounds … [Read more...] about St. Joe’s lands Xavier transfer Dahmir Bishop
St. Joe’s adds Columbia transfer Jack Forrest
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. Joe’s secured a verbal pledge from Jack Forrest, a 6-foot-5 guard from Bala Cynwyd, Pa., who is transferring from Columbia. Forrest averaged 8.9 points and 3.3 rebounds last season for the Lions. He will sit one year to play three. St. Joe’s adds Columbia transfer Jack Forest who averaged 8.9 ppg and 3.3 rpg https://t.co/OHVxog1OlS— Adam Zagoria … [Read more...] about St. Joe’s adds Columbia transfer Jack Forrest