NCAA basketball

It might be called the Big 5, but this college basketball tournament actually includes six teams —  Drexel, La Salle, Penn, Saint Joseph’s, Temple and Villanova. Here are some of the stories of those schools.

You can feel and hear the excitement in all six of the City 6 head coaches as the Big 5 Classic is just five days away!

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia heads to La Salle University to catch up with Philadelphia college basketball legend Fran Dunphy ahead of the Explorers’ next Big 5 showdown. Dunphy says he continues to have fun as he builds his legacy.

After reaching 1,000 career points two games faster than Caitlin Clark, USC sophomore JuJu Watkins discusses her relationship with the former Iowa star and what viewers can expect from her new documentary series “On The Rise: JuJu Watkins.”

Kiyan Anthony’s final three schools were Auburn, Syracuse and USC.

Florida coach Todd Golden says Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman who owns a spot in the Guinness record book, is planning to redshirt this season.

Former Duke star Kyle Singler’s cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support.

College basketball’s Big 5 Classic tipped off on Tuesday with pod play which will lead up to three big games on Dec. 7. The classic is only in its second year but the Big 5 has been around for much longer. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia explains the Big Five and its Philly connection. 

Keith Jones and Erin Coleman take some shots as the mascots of Drexel, La Salle, Penn, St. Joe’s, Temple and Villanova visits NBC10’s studio Tuesday morning to promote Big 5 Spirit Day.

UConn and Louisville will become the first women’s basketball teams to play in the Armed Forces Classic when they square off at Ramstein Air Base in Germany next November.

NBC10’s Keith Jones and others got to pay tribute to Jay Wright as the legendary Villanova basketball coach received the gold medal award from the Philadelphia PR Association on Wednesday.

Here is a look at the top five men’s college basketball players heading into the 2024-25 season, which tips off on Monday, Nov. 4.

With Cooper Flagg set to make his college basketball debut for Duke on Monday against Maine, his twin brother Ace has committed to his opponent.

Florida freshman Olivier Rioux is the world’s tallest teenager. The 7-foot-9 walk-on center also is an intriguing basketball prospect.

College basketball is almost here. Let’s look at when the women’s season begins, along with other key dates for 2024-25.

Here is a look at the top five women’s college basketball players heading into the 2024-25 season, which tips off on Monday, Nov. 4.

A new college basketball season is upon us. Here’s a look at when the men’s season begins, along with other key dates for 2024-25.

After a historic season, University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died at the age of 43.

Abdur-Rahim was the reigning AAC Coach of the Year following a historic first season with USF.

Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett announced his retirement on Friday after 15 seasons with the program.