Fareed Khaber
“[Coach] Jay Wright finally has some bigger guys this year. I’m really impressed that they’ve already beaten Kansas. They definitely have a puncher’s chance because they have the will to win.”
Zakee Ricketts,
West Oak Lane
“They’re better defensively than I remember them being, so that’s key. They play together and under control. [Senior guard] Ryan [Arcidiacono] helps them to be a cohesive unit.”
Hank Moore,
Broad and Ritner streets
“This is Philadelphia. Whenever our teams make it, we always think they’re going to win because we live in a sports city. I hope they do it.”
Fareed Khaber,
Mount Airy
Interviews by Joseph Myers Photos by Tina Garceau
Hank Moore
Zakee Ricketts
