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Basketball
Men’s basketball team tips off season with W
Men’s basketball team tips off season with W
Penn defeated George Mason 72-71 on Tuesday evening in Fairfax, Va.
Women’s basketball team picked to finish No. 2 in Ivy League
Women’s basketball team picked to finish No. 2 in Ivy League
Penn looks to build upon last season’s success, which saw the Quakers finish 22-9, runners-up in the Ivy League Tournament, and champions of the Big 5.
Men’s basketball team picked second in Ivy Preseason Media Poll
Men’s basketball team picked second in Ivy Preseason Media Poll
The reigning Ivy League champions return four starters from last year’s squad, which finished 24-9 overall and 12-2 in regular-season conference play.
Nat Graham promoted to associate head coach of men’s basketball
Nat Graham promoted to associate head coach of men’s basketball
The Penn alumnus is entering his fifth season on the men’s basketball staff, and has been on the bench with Head Coach Steve Donahue for a total of 12 years.
Sixers to hold Blue X White Scrimmage at Palestra
Sixers to hold Blue X White Scrimmage at Palestra
Tickets to the Scrimmage will be free to the general public starting Tuesday, Sept. 18, via 76ers social media platforms.
Michelle Nwokedi nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Michelle Nwokedi nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
The former basketball standout was selected by the Ivy League for her work on and off the court.
Women’s basketball team to prep in France, Spain for next season
Women’s basketball team to prep in France, Spain for next season
Building upon a successful 2017-18 campaign, the Quakers will travel to Europe in August.
Throwback: Student Spotlight with Alyssa Baron
Throwback: Student Spotlight with Alyssa Baron
Alyssa Baron, the second-leading scorer in Penn women’s basketball history with 1,806 points, starred for the Quakers from 2010-11 to 2013-14.
Men’s basketball team goes 2-1 on Italian jaunt
Men’s basketball team goes 2-1 on Italian jaunt
The trip provided the Quakers with on-court development, cultural experiences, and team bonding.
Penn grad named British Basketball League Player of the Month
Penn grad named British Basketball League Player of the Month
Tony Hicks, a guard for the Quakers from 2012-15, was voted British Basketball League Player of the Month for February and March.
In the News
Marketplace (NPR)
The success of women’s college basketball is more than just Caitlin Clark
Kenneth Shropshire of the Wharton School says that women’s college basketball needs to cultivate more superstars and superstar matchups like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to keep investors bought in and fans engaged.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
How managing nine younger siblings prepared Mataya Gayle to run Penn’s offense
Gayle is the Quakers’ second-leading scorer and has started every game this season.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
A curious mind and a bit of meditation have helped Sam Brown start strong at Penn
First-year Brown starred at Lower Merion while his father led the 76ers.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Call it Palestra magic, but understand how Penn’s Big 5 upset of Villanova came about
Penn’s zone defense and some big individual efforts carried the Quakers to a Big 5 upset, beating Villanova 76-72.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Former Eagles star Connor Barwin leaves Wharton with an MBA and a stake in an Italian basketball team
Former Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin and five fellow graduates of the Wharton School’s MBA program have pooled $5 million together to purchase 90% of Pallacanestro Trieste, an Italian basketball team.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn leading scorer Kayla Padilla transferring to USC
Padilla, the most prolific three-point shooter in Penn women's basketball history, is exercising her final year of graduate eligibility to return to California and play for USC.
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