What is the Big 5?
The Big 5 is an informal league of six colleges, originally consisting of St. Joe’s, Villanova, Temple, University of Pennsylvania and La Salle, founded in 1955. The recent addition...
What do you think of the Big 5 championship matchups for both the men’s and women’s teams?
Nicole Caldwell ’25: I’m super, super, super excited for [the men’s game], and I’m very hopeful...
It’s time to start working on the rollouts. St. Joe’s men’s basketball is heading back to the Big 5 Classic title game after its two Big 5 pod wins last week.
The Hawks defeated Villanova at...
Paul Westhead ’61 and Jameer Nelson ’18, men’s basketball alumni, were inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame at a dinner reception at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Nov. 7.
Nelson...
At least a half hour before each home basketball game, the members of 54th Airborne head over to Hagan Arena to start up the student section. The atmosphere is filled with nostalgic and upbeat music as...
Countless Philadelphians have a connection to the Big 5. It has been a staple in Philly basketball since 1955, and families all over the city have allegiance to their team.
But some families have two...
What is the Big 5?
La Salle University, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University and St. Joe’s men’s basketball teams have competed in the Big 5 to showcase their...
