Aaron Bracy

Aaron Bracy

Aaron Bracy has covered sports in Philadelphia for the Associated Press and several other outlets for nearly three decades. His website, Big5Hoops.com, is a leading voice for coverage of the Philadelphia Big 5. His first book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003–04 Saint Joseph’s Hawks (Brookline), will be available wherever books are sold on March 1, 2025. It can be preordered by clicking HERE. Follow Bracy on social media by clicking HERE. Contact him by email: aaron@big5hoops.com.
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Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Oswin Erhunmwunse #55

Star's Injury a Good Time for Opponents to Play UConn. News From Around the Big East

PLUS: Kalkbrenner makes more history at Creighton, Georgetown rises from the ashes

By Aaron Bracy
Villanova basketball player Jhamir Brickus dribbles the ball up the floor

Villanova’s Engine, St. John’s Lockdown D and More From Around the Big East

Has Georgetown finally turned it around? Is UConn primed to threepeat? A look around the Big East as conference play begins.

By Aaron Bracy
Nobody expected Eric Dixon to lead the nation in scoring, but his improvement has given Villanova hope that it can get back to the NCAA Tournament.

Inside the Killer Work Ethic That Powers the Nation's Top Scorer

Villanova struggled out of the gate, but Eric Dixon’s emergence as a Player of the Year candidate has them eyeing the NCAA Tournament again

By Aaron Bracy
Jaquan Carlos #5 of the Syracuse Orange guards Malik Mack #2

Inside the Big East: Is Georgetown For Real?

Have the Hoyas (finally) turned a corner? Plus: A big skid at Butler, and major injuries at Xavier and Creighton.

By Aaron Bracy
Butler Bulldogs forward Jahmyl Telfort (11) sets up the offense

Inside the Big East: Is Butler the Top Dog?

Plus: The highs and lows for each team during the first four weeks of the season

By Aaron Bracy