Saint Joseph's Hawks

The Saint Joseph's Hawks play at Hagan Arena on Hawk Hill in Philadelphia, bringing Big Five basketball tradition to the Atlantic 10 Conference. Under Billy Lange, the Hawks aim to restore the program to the heights reached under Phil Martelli. Saint Joseph's small enrollment creates an intimate community around the program, with the Hawk mascot never stopping its flapping during games. The program emphasizes skill and fundamental basketball reflective of its Jesuit education. The Hawks' crimson and gray colors and Philadelphia identity create a distinct character in the A-10.

Saint Joseph's reached the 2004 Elite Eight and earned a 1-seed behind Jameer Nelson and Delonte West, one of the greatest seasons in program history. The Hawks' 1961 Final Four appearance under Jack Ramsay established the program's pedigree. Nelson's National Player of the Year season in 2004 remains the program's pinnacle. The Big Five rivalry with Villanova, Temple, La Salle, and Penn defines Philadelphia basketball. Martelli's 24-year tenure brought consistency and March success to Hawk Hill.