The Big 5 Pod

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello go over the midweek games in the Big 5 including Saint Joseph's dramatic win over UMass, Dayton beating La Salle, Temple blowing a lead at home and Villanova getting dominated by St. John's at Madison Square Garden. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 La Salle loses to Dayton 8:35 Saint Joseph's beats UMass at the buzzer 13:45 Temple loses to USF 21:32 Villanov...

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello discuss a very busy weekend in Big 5 play, where all teams played host (except La Salle, who was off this weekend). The results varied, including huge wins from Drexel and Saint Joseph's, disappointing losses by Temple and Penn and a nail-biting loss to the #1 team in the country by Villanova. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:08 Cope's Quick Hitters 9:50 Temple fall...

The fellas are back to go over the only mid-week game of the week, a Drexel win at home vs Monmouth. Plus,g a much busier weekend is ahead in the Big 5, where all teams but La Salle will play host.  #lasalle #Temple #big5 #saintjosephs #Villanova #drexel  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.com/Big5Pod

Kyle Morello is back from California, as he and Jake Copestick discuss a busy weekend and early-week in Big 5 action. This includes Drexel's hot start in CAA play, Saint Joseph's beating La Salle but losing to Loyola (IL), La Salle also losing to VCU, Villanova's recent play and more! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:55 Cope's Quick Hitters 4:24 Villanova 13:57 Drexel 19:12 Saint...

Aaron Bracy joins the pod once again to fill in for Kyle Morello, as he and Jake Copestick go discuss an unfortunate week in the Big 5, with Saint Joseph's blowing a big lead to Saint Louis. The week also included Temple and La Salle losing as well.  #lasalle #Temple #big5 #saintjosephs #Villanova #drexel  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod...

Aaron Bracy joins the pod to fill in for Kyle Morello, as him and Jake Copestick go over the weekend that was in the Big 5 including Villanova losing their first Big East game, while Temple, Drexel and Penn all picked up wins! #lasalle #Temple #big5 #saintjosephs #Villanova #drexel  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.com/Big5...

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello are back from their holiday break to discuss how each Big 5 team did over break, including Villanova being at the top of the Big East and La Salle dropping two games they very well could've had.  Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:17 Cope's Quick Hitters 4:45 Villanova goes 2-0 over break 14:45 Temple goes 1-1 over break 20:00 Penn goes 1-2 over break 28:42 Sai...

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello go over a lighter week in the Big 5, but a week that included Villanova going into Omaha to upset #12 Creighton in overtime. They also discuss Temple and Saint Joseph's respective losses, as well as the upcoming schedule for this weekend.  Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:44 Cope's Quick Hitters 4:12 Villanova Upsets #12 Creighton 13:17 Temple gets blown out...

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello discuss the happenings in the Big 5 this weekend, including La Salle and Temple's comeback attempts falling short and the dominations by both Drexel and St. Joe's! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:52 Cope's Quick Hitters 8:52 Temple Falls to VCU 13:39 La Salle Loses to #24 Miami 21:47 St. Joe's Dominates Iona 27:10 Drexel Downs Albany 29:58 Midweek...

Jake Copestick is back this week, as he and Kyle Morello go over teams that have been both impressive and disappointing in the last week or so in the Big 5. Plus, the fellas preview the upcoming slate for this weekend, including La Salle traveling down to Coral Gables to face #24 Miami (FL) on Saturday. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:41 What Teams Have Been Impressive? 11:32 What Teams Have Room to...

Aaron Bracy fills in for Jake Copestick, as he and Kyle Morello recap the thrilling Big 5 Classic. This includes Drexel upsetting Villanova, Khalil Brantley and La Salle beating Penn at the buzzer, and Saint Joseph's winning their first Big 5 title since 2012! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:05 Quick Hitters 2:29 Drexel Upsets Villanova 13:49 La Salle Beats Penn at Buzzer 21:32 Saint Joseph&apo...

5 Features and Big 5 Pod team up for a crossover episode to tackle various different topics including Saint Joseph's two very different games, Villanova crushing Maryland, Drexel being in the Big 5, the Big 5 Classic and more! #basketball #drexel  #big5 #Penn #Villanova #Saintjosephs   Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter....

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello discuss how the Big 5 teams did during Feast Week, including Villanova winning the Battle 4 Atlantis and Fran Dunphy getting his 600th career win Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:42 Cope's Quick Hitters 5:50 La Salle Goes 1-1 During Feast Week 10:21 Villanova Wins Battle 4 Atlantis 15:34 Temple Narrowly Falls To Ole Miss 20:18 Penn Goes 2-1 In Cathedral Classic 24...

Joe from 5 Features joins the pod to discuss a historic night in the Big 5 with Saint Joseph's upsetting #18 Villanova and Temple beating La Salle in 3 OT, plus a preview of the Big 5 Classic on Saturday! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:28 Cope's Quick Hitters 2:35 Saint Joseph's Upsets #18 Villanova 14:16 Temple beats La Salle in 3 OT 29:00 Big 5 Classic Preview: Drexel vs Villanova...

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello go over the massive upset that Penn pulled off against #21 Villanova, the thrilling win for Temple over Drexel, La Salle and Saint Joseph's rolling to victories and much more! #basketball #temple  #big5 #Penn #Villanova #Saintjosephs   Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.com/Big5Pod

The 2023-24 Big5 Basketball season is officially underway! All teams (other than Drexel) got off to a strong start in the early part of the first week of the season, with the other 5 teams picking up a win (including 2 for Penn).  #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.com/B...

The 2023-24 Big 5 season preview is here! Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello break down Pod 1 in the new Big 5 format, which includes the newcomers to the Big 5, Drexel, as well as Temple and La Salle as they kick off their season later this week. #basketball #drexel #philadelphia #big5 #temple #lasalle   Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter:...

The 2023-24 Big 5 season preview is here! Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello break down Pod 2 in the new Big 5 format, which is comprised of Penn, Villanova and Saint Joseph's, with the season starting just days from now.  #basketball #philadelphia #big5 #Penn #Villanova #Saintjosephs   Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.co...

The pod is back! Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello return just before the start of the 2023-24 Big 5 season to catch up on what was missed over the last 3 months, including the 2024 recruiting classes of Villanova, Saint Joe's and Penn and the new plans for La Salle's new arena.  #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Insta...

Riley Frain of The Portal Report joins the Pod to discuss Temple's roster makeover, Villanova's transfer haul, Jordan Dingle's fit at St. John's, and of course, where his Saint Joseph's Hawks will end up this season. #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness   Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.t...

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello discuss Ash Purim being hired by La Salle as their new Athletic Director, Temple adding Khalif Wyatt as their new Director of Player Development, Villanova buying Cabrini University, as well as other scheduling notes including the release of the Atlantic-10 schedule! #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness  Make sure to follow us on our social media p...

Tommy Godin of Road to the Garden and The Main Line Minute joins the Pod to discuss all things Villanova. This includes their transfer haul, Cam Whitmore getting drafted to the Rockets, coaching changes, their non-conference schedule, and more! #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www...

Big 5 TBT GM Rob Hollomon and guard Ramon Galloway join the pod to discuss this year's TBT team, playing in Rucker Park last year, the Elam Ending, the best cheesesteaks in the city, and much more! #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.com/Big5Pod

Kyle Morello and Jake Copestick discuss some updates on scheduling, a late transfer coming to Penn and the TBT field being announced on the 50th episode of the Big 5 Pod! #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.com/Big5Pod

Jake Copestick and Kyle Morello discuss Tyler Burton transferring to Villanova, La Salle starting an NIL colletive and more on this week's episode of the Big 5 Pod! #basketball #college #philadelphia #big5 #marchmadness  Make sure to follow us on our social media pages: Instagram: www.instagram.com/big5pod Twitter: www.twitter.com/Big5Pod