Episode 55: Recapping opening night of Big 5 play with postgame reactions from Saint Joseph’s and Villanova
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In today's episode, recorded on Monday, November 3, 2025, I recap opening night in the Big 5 with wins by Saint Joseph's and Drexel and an impressive performance by Villanova in a loss to BYU in Las Vegas. Hear from Saint Joseph's coach Steve Donahue and players Jaiden Glover-Toscano and Derek Simpson with the full postgame press conference and Villanova coach Kevin Willard and guard Bryce Lindsay from Las Vegas.
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I also give an update on my book project on Allen Iverson and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers (#2001SixersBook).
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Story mentioned from Big5Hoops.com: Will the Big 5 break a three-year NCAA tournament drought? (The team with the best chance might surprise you)
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You can order my first book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks, at the below links:
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-Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy) and in other places with this link. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook, #aSoaringSeason, and #2001SixersBook.