Aaron Bracy covers Big 5 basketball for Big5Hoops.com, Philadelphia sports as a freelancer for the Associated Press and is writing a book about the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks. Bracy, who has nearly 30 years of sportswriting experience, will talk about these topics and more in the Bracy Sports Media podcast. #Big5Ho ...
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In today's episode, recorded on Monday, March 10, 2025, I previewed the conference tournaments for La Salle and Saint Joseph's (Atlantic 10), Temple (American), and Villanova (Big East). I also issued a challenge to the Big 5 after the six teams combined to go 93-89 (.511) overall and 48-57 (.457) in conference play during the regular season. Stories mentioned in this podcast: -On a historic night at Saint Joseph’s, Jameer Nelson passes the torch for Erik Reynolds II’s record-breaking shot -In his final regular-season game, Fran Dunphy leads La Salle to upset victory over Saint Joseph’s -My appearance on Phil Martelli's Make a Difference Podcast -Finally, I mentioned my book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks (Brookline). You can order at the below links: Amazon Big5Hoops Brookline -- -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 and #aSoaringSeason.
On today's episode, recorded on February 24, 2025, I am joined by retiring La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, who talks about the influences on his character, the Big 5, and what he will most miss about coaching. I also mentioned my coverage of the Philadelphia Catholic League semifinals and finals. Below are the links to my three stories: https://big5hoops.com/roman-catholic-and-father-judge-advance-to-pcl-final-on-a-night-of-basketball-bliss-at-the-palestra/ https://big5hoops.com/philadelphia-catholic-league-final-preview-roman-catholic-and-father-judge-meet-in-highly-anticipated-championship-match/ https://big5hoops.com/kevair-kennedy-leads-father-judge-to-pcl-title-going-from-a-player-no-one-wanted-to-a-player-no-one-will-forget/ -Finally, I mentioned my book launch event on Saturday for A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks (Brookline), my book which publishes on Saturday. You can preorder below: Amazon Big5Hoops Brookline
In today's episode, recorded on February 11, 2025, I talk about the Big 5, the Super Bowl, and give an update on my book, Stories mentioned in podcast: I talked about A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks a a recent episode of The Maza's Musings Podcast. Click HERE to listen on YouTube. -- 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 and #aSoaringSeason. Preorder my book: https://big5hoops.com/asoaringseason/ -Title: A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks -Author: Aaron Bracy -Foreword: Joe Lunardi -Expected publication date: March 1, 2025 -Publisher: Brookline Books -Questions? Email: aaron@big5hoops.com
In today's episode, recorded on January 27, 2025, I talk about the Big 5, give an update on my book, and am joined by Zac Weiss (@ZacharyMWeiss) of Pittsburgh Sports Now to preview Wednesday's Saint Joseph's-Duquesne game. Stories mentioned in podcast: Strong play down stretch lifts La Salle past Rhode Island; plus, Sam Brown nets career-high 30 to led Penn; and Drexel wins, Temple loses -- 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 and #aSoaringSeason. Preorder my book: https://big5hoops.com/asoaringseason/ -Title: A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks -Author: Aaron Bracy -Foreword: Joe Lunardi -Expected publication date: March 1, 2025 -Publisher: Brookline Books -Questions? Email: aaron@big5hoops.com
In today's episode, recorded on January 23, 2025, I am joined by former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to talk about the 2008 World Series. I interviewed Manuel at the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Banquet on January 16, 2025. In addition, I take a look at Saint Joseph's and Villanova, who both have big games on January 24, 2025. Stories mentioned in podcast: Saint Joseph’s struggles from long range lead to home loss versus VCU -- 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 and #aSoaringSeason. Preorder my book: https://big5hoops.com/asoaringseason/ -Title: A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks -Author: Aaron Bracy -Foreword: Joe Lunardi -Expected publication date: March 1, 2025 -Publisher: Brookline Books -Questions? Email: aaron@big5hoops.com