Jensenphillyhoops
@jensenphillyhoops.bsky.social
Ex-Philadelphia Inquirer. Writing book on the impact Philly has had on the sport of basketball. So hopefully a book about Philadelphia as much as about basketball. Publisher, Temple University Press.
Big 5 Hall of Famer, yo.
Big 5 Hall of Famer, yo.
Had never been to Southern Italy before. Awesome trip that ended in Naples, where Maradona remains the singular football god, every bit as much as in his native Argentina, or Michael Jordan is in Chicago. (When Napoli scored a goal Sunday at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the whole city shook.)
May 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Had never been to Southern Italy before. Awesome trip that ended in Naples, where Maradona remains the singular football god, every bit as much as in his native Argentina, or Michael Jordan is in Chicago. (When Napoli scored a goal Sunday at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the whole city shook.)
Not going to lie, this meant a lot. A plaque in the Palestra? Doesn’t get much better than that.
December 8, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Not going to lie, this meant a lot. A plaque in the Palestra? Doesn’t get much better than that.
Temple the first women’s Big 5 Classic champion, fully earned with superior defense on Villanova’s court.
December 7, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Temple the first women’s Big 5 Classic champion, fully earned with superior defense on Villanova’s court.
“What’s that number honey?”
“… 222-9999“
“… 222-9999“
December 3, 2024 at 11:20 PM
“What’s that number honey?”
“… 222-9999“
“… 222-9999“
La Salle vs St Joe’s for the Big 5 title next Saturday at Wells Fargo Center
November 30, 2024 at 11:11 PM
La Salle vs St Joe’s for the Big 5 title next Saturday at Wells Fargo Center
If they didn’t go to this degree of effort it’s not worth a response
November 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM
If they didn’t go to this degree of effort it’s not worth a response
Curt Cignetti trying to move past Ryan Day in ranking of former Temple assistant coaches. (Other things apparently also on the line in Columbus.)
November 23, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Curt Cignetti trying to move past Ryan Day in ranking of former Temple assistant coaches. (Other things apparently also on the line in Columbus.)
Fun social media fact: My use of Instagram is entirely confined to checking occasionally to see how many ❤️s my dog Moe has gotten on The Doggist. (96.9K, that’s insane. But I’m also like … get that boy to 100k)
November 22, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Fun social media fact: My use of Instagram is entirely confined to checking occasionally to see how many ❤️s my dog Moe has gotten on The Doggist. (96.9K, that’s insane. But I’m also like … get that boy to 100k)
My 12-year-old self demanded I make this my profile pic. Thanks Washington Post. (Read the terrific Earl Monroe story.)
November 21, 2024 at 5:11 PM
My 12-year-old self demanded I make this my profile pic. Thanks Washington Post. (Read the terrific Earl Monroe story.)
This is Moe, as featured not too long ago on the Doggist. Although my wife was the star of that episode.
November 17, 2024 at 3:17 AM
This is Moe, as featured not too long ago on the Doggist. Although my wife was the star of that episode.
Last night’s show. Really missed my calling as a photog.
November 16, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Last night’s show. Really missed my calling as a photog.
Feel like what I can offer here is bits and pieces of Philly hoops book excerpts. A BLUESKY EXCLUSIVE:
November 11, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Feel like what I can offer here is bits and pieces of Philly hoops book excerpts. A BLUESKY EXCLUSIVE: