City of Basketball Love

City of Basketball Love (CoBL) is a dedicated news outlet focused on all aspects of basketball within the Philadelphia area. We provide comprehensive coverage, highlighting everything from Division I athletes to emerging high school talents, particularly those who may not receive attention from larger national or regional media. As we grow, we are excited to introduce camps and clinics designed to help players gain the visibility they need to elevate their game and pursue their aspirations. Established in the summer of 2012, CoBL began as a passion project for two friends who loved basketball. It has since evolved into a vibrant organization with a team of over 30 writers, photographers, and scouts. Today, CoBL serves as a key resource for basketball enthusiasts in Philadelphia, including players, fans, coaches, and parents. To enhance our connection with the community, we started CoBL College Exposure Camps in April 2015. These events provide an opportunity for college coaches to discover up-and-coming talent. Players engage in skill development sessions with top NBA trainers, followed by competitive games coached by college staff.

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Donofrio Classic Report: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Owen McCue |Josh Verlin |Joseph Santoliquito |Andrew Robinson

By Owen McCue (@Owen_McCue) & Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) — The Donofrio semifinals are set. Tuesday night at the Fellowship House was the second night of the 2025 Donofrio Classic quarterfinals, with two high-level games finalizing the matchups for Wednesday, which set up Thursday’s finale.
Alena Cofield's story takes another turn as guard follows Hartzell to Rider

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Andrew Robinson

Andrew Robinson (@ADRobinson3) –– Four years ago, Alena Cofield didn’t even know how to play basketball. After two whirlwind weeks, the Neshaminy senior won’t just be playing basketball in college, she’ll be doing it at the Division I level.
2024-25 CoBL All-Big 5 Awards (MBB)

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Josh Verlin |Joseph Santoliquito |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) — It’s time for CoBL’s longest-running tradition: our annual Big 5 men’s and women’s awards, given out to the best players in the city’s six Division I programs. Without further ado… ~~~ Big 5 Men’s Player of the Year Eric Dixon (Gr. | Villanova) Eric Dixon (above) capped off a stellar Villanova career as the school's all-time leading scorer.
2024-25 CoBL All-Big 5 Awards (WBB)

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Josh Verlin |Joseph Santoliquito |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) — It’s time for CoBL’s longest-running tradition: our annual Big 5 men’s and women’s awards, given out to the best players in the city’s six Division I programs. Without further ado… ~~~ Big 5 Player of the Year Laura Ziegler (Jr. | St. Joe’s) Laura Ziegler (above) averaged a double-double in her third and final year at St. Joe's.
Donofrio Classic Report: Monday, April 14, 2025

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Joseph Santoliquito |Josh Verlin |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

Joseph Santoliquito (@JSantoliquito) + Olivia Valania –– CONSHOHOCKEN — The first pair of quarterfinal games saw one blowout and one shocker on Monday night at the 2025 Donofrio Classic at the Fellowship House in Conshohocken. CoBL will be in attendance for as many games as possible throughout the tournament.
Select Events Tune-Up: Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 2)

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Josh Verlin |Joseph Santoliquito |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) + Joseph Santoliquito (@JSantoliquito) The 2025 summer of grassroots basketball is just getting underway, starting a four-month stretch that will see tournaments and showcases taking place all over the Delaware Valley (and around the country).
Select Events Tune-Up: Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 1)

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Josh Verlin |Joseph Santoliquito |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) + Joseph Santoliquito (@JSantoliquito) -- The 2025 summer of grassroots basketball is just getting underway, starting a four-month stretch that will see tournaments and showcases taking place all over the Delaware Valley (and around the country).
CoBL Post-Season/Early Offseason Update (April 14, 2025)

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Josh Verlin |Joseph Santoliquito |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) — The end of the season is always a strange time at CoBL, and I never do a good enough job of sharing about what’s going on with the website when there's a lot going on behind the scenes. So I wanted to provide a quick update of what’s going on and what to expect, because I feel like there's been a slowdown since the end of the season, even though there's a lot happening.
Work ethic and a quest for perfection made the legendary Fran Dunphy near perfect

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Joseph Santoliquito |Josh Verlin |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

Joseph Santoliquito (@JSantoliquito) –– They know the exterior, the understated everyman with the monotone voice and dry sense of humor who could have coached in a hard hat. The shell is pretty close to the soul, because in many ways, that is who Fran Dunphy is: The understated everyman who loved coaching. What most never saw was the fire, what made the legendary Fran Dunphy Fran Dunphy.
Select Events Tune-Up: Event Standouts (April 12-13, 2025)

1 week ago | cityofbasketballlove.com | Chad Graham |Josh Verlin |Andrew Robinson |David Comer

By Chad Graham (@cgrahamsports) + Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) — The 2025 summer of grassroots basketball is just getting underway, starting a four-month stretch that will see tournaments and showcases taking place all over the Delaware Valley (and around the country).