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Basketball
Ibrahim Jaaber: Where are they now?
The former two-time Ivy League Player of the Year discusses the glory days of Penn basketball, how the game has been therapeutic, the art of stealing the ball, the EuroLeague vs. the NBA, playing while fasting, and what he’s up to today.
Diana Caramanico: Where are they now?
The leading scorer in Ivy League women’s history discusses getting buckets, staying out of foul trouble, her last game at the Palestra, playing professionally in France, and what she’s up to today.
By the Numbers: Quakers in the NBA
As the NBA prepares to open a coronavirus-shortened season on Dec. 22, Penn Today examines a collection of Quakers who have been drafted or signed by NBA teams.
The Palestra featuring LeBron James
While a senior in high school in 2002, the NBA great played at the Palestra in a showdown pitting Akron, Ohio’s St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish against Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion Knights.
Jewel Clark: Where are they now?
The former women’s basketball standout chats about her Hall of Fame career, twice playing in the NCAA Tournament, her flair for getting to the free throw line, and why she’s still putting in work on the hardwood.
AD Calhoun talks college sports (or lack thereof) during the pandemic
The director of athletics and recreation discusses COVID-19’s impact on college sports, her work with the NCAA, changing eligibility and compensation guidelines, and why the college basketball season may end with May Madness instead of March Madness.
Ivy League cancels winter sports season
In addition, fall sports will not be played during the spring semester, and spring sports are postponed through at least the end of February 2021.
Grace Calhoun named ‘Game Changer’ by Sports Business Journal
Penn’s director of athletics and recreation is leading the NCAA Division I Council through the coronavirus pandemic and other complex issues.
Brodeur signs with German pro team
The future Penn Hall of Famer will join MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of Germany’s top-level easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga.
From coaching West Philly kids to the NBA
A student outreach project in West Philly and a timely internship helped launch Penn alum Taylor Jenkins’ NBA career as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
In the News
Penn’s depth thrills Steve Donahue as Quakers aim for Ivy League rivals
Heading into his fifth season as the Penn men’s basketball head coach, Steve Donahue knows who three of his five starters will be: guards Devon Goodman and Ryan Betley and AJ Brodeur, all seniors. The other two spots have lots of possibilities.
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Penn stuns Villanova for first win over Wildcats since 2002
AJ Brodeur and Antonio Woods each scored 16 points as Penn beat No. 16 Villanova 78-75 on Tuesday night, the Quakers’ first win over the Wildcats since 2002.
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Penn tops No. 17 Villanova for first time since 2002
The Quakers achieved the improbable upset, beating No. 17 Villanova 78-75 Tuesday night.
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Penn makes clutch plays down the stretch to upset No. 17 Nova
Villanova tries to make a comeback against Penn, but the Quakers keep responding and come out with the 78-75 victory.
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Villanova’s 25-game ‘Big 5’ winning streak ends with 78-75 loss to Penn
Villanova’s 25-game “Big 5” winning streak came to an end Tuesday night thanks to a 78-75 loss at the hands of the Quakers.
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Penn's athletic director hired Porter Moser at Loyola-Chicago, planting seeds of March Madness run to Final Four
Grace Calhoun's last two coaching picks lead their teams out of droughts to March Madness.
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