Basketball
Ghannadi | Ranking the top five coaches in Penn history
Although judging coaching success is subjective and involves numerous factors, here is a ranking of the top five coaches in Penn history.
Basketball without borders: Alumus AJ Brodeur continues his career in Iceland
The Northborough, Mass. native is one of the most well-known Penn basketball stars of all time. Since his very first season donning the Red and Blue, he has made an impact. As a freshman he was just one of two players to start all 28 games, and averaged a team-high 30.9 minutes per contest.
Freshman forward Jordan Obi hopes to lead Penn women's basketball by example
Leadership can be embodied in several different forms. For Penn women's basketball freshman Jordan Obi, her leadership takes shape in how she has handled challenges and inspired her teammates.
Life after sports: Checking in with five former stars of Penn Athletics
Penn athletes commonly go on to successful business careers after graduation. We take a look at five who had success both on and off the field.
Black History Month: John Edgar Wideman achieves excellence on and off the court
John Edgar Wideman broke barriers both during his time on Penn men’s basketball, as one of the few Black players on the team, and in his illustrious writing career that followed after he graduated.
Checking in with a pair of Penn basketball alumni playing overseas
Jackson-Cartwright and Nelson-Henry recently checked in with the Daily Pennsylvanian about their recent lifestyle adjustments due to the pandemic.
15 Questions with... Joe Mihalich, a Penn men's basketball assistant coach
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked men’s basketball coach, Joe Mihalich, 15 questions about his basketball experiences, his coaching time at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what he had to say.
Which teams are Penn basketball fans turning to without Quaker hoops?
This year, Ivy League basketball remained sidelined while every other Division I school is pushing through the COVID-19 pandemic to play games as scheduled. For Penn fans and athletes alike, the whole situation is, simply put, frustrating.
Former Penn basketball guard Ryan Betley is making the most of his final year of eligibility
After a four-year career in the Red and Blue was cut short by injury, senior guard Ryan Betley opted to utilize his fifth year of eligibility to play a final season at the University of California, Berkeley.
For freshman point guard Kemari Reynolds, basketball is a family affair
Freshman point guard Kemari Reynolds is finally getting a chance to step onto the Palestra floor, and with her final high school season cut short, she is eager to get on the court with her teammates.
From Penn to Portugal, Antonio Woods' remarkable story continues
A seasoned contributor at Penn, Woods had always dreamed of playing basketball at the professional level. Although he did stay at Penn after his NCAA eligibility, Woods constantly kept his eyes to the next level.
15 Questions with... Max Lorca-Lloyd, a Penn men's basketball sophomore
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked men's basketball sophomore Max Lorca-Lloyd 15 questions about his time with the team, his experience at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what he had to say.
Athletes and coaches return to long-awaited in-person practices
Desperate to not let the COVID-19 outbreak keep them from their passions, Penn athletes are returning to practice.
Working behind the scenes: Meet Penn women's basketball assistant coaches
The Quaker fanbase is likely less familiar with assistant coaches Kelly Killion, Ashley Robinson, and Stephanie Carideo. The assistants are often the engine behind practice. From running individual workouts to spearheading recruiting, they take care of much of what happens behind the scenes.
The Donahue Rule: The coaching strategy behind Penn men's basketball
Donahue joined the Quakers in 2015, after coaching stints at both Cornell and Boston College. Since taking over, Donahue has become known primarily for his unique offensive approach: the 95 and 5 rule.
From Toronto to Philadelphia, freshman guard Matteus Case takes his talents across the border
For Case, a 6-foot-5 freshman guard from Toronto, basketball achievements have defined both the course of his career and his worldview.
Freshman guard Colin Chambers looks to add to his family's legacy at Penn athletics
Penn men's basketball freshman Colin Chambers is not the first in his family to play for the Quakers. Both his father and uncle starred for different Penn teams years ago and he will look to follow in their footsteps.
Tracing Karl Racine's path from Penn men's basketball to D.C. Attorney General
Serving as the Attorney General for the District of Columbia since 2015, the former Penn men’s basketball standout was a valuable member of Penn’s Ivy League-winning teams during his freshman and senior seasons.
Checking in with Big 5 basketball
Penn's men's basketball has been on pause since last March with the cancellation of Ivy League sports into the winter of 2021 and is the only Big 5 program currently not playing basketball. We take a look at how Penn's peers are doing this season.