Kevin Willard: Program Builder

In this video essay, Ben Harris goes into some of the history and nuances of Kevin Willard’s tenure as head coach of the Seton Hall Pirates. He explains why Willard can be considered one of the most underappreciated and successful coaches across the college basketball landscape at the moment.

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Jay Bruce Retires Amidst Troubling Yankee Times

On Sunday afternoon, Jay Bruce shockingly decided to retire just two weeks into this year’s campaign. The 14-year MLB veteran has had an incredibly respectable career, spending much of his time in Cincinnati and having stints with the Mets, Indians, Mariners, Phillies, and lastly the Yankees. Bruce retires with 319 home runs, made three All-Star…

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LIVE STORY: NCAA Tournament Bubble Life

Out of every major sport, the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected college basketball the most. From canceling last year’s NCAA tournament, causing millions in revenue loss, to this year’s tournament being held under drastically different conditions, college basketball has been forced to change dramatically. On top of the stresses of being a student and living…

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Seton Hall Hoops 2020-21 Season Rewind

In Clarity Stripe’s first podcast of the semester analysts, Ben Harris, Jorie Mickens, and Ashley Stepper recap the men’s and women’s Seton Hall Pirates basketball seasons. They go into how the teams dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, what went right and wrong throughout the year, and look ahead to how March may shake out. Check…

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A Look into the Pandemic Fan Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for sports fans everywhere. With most arenas empty for the past year, New York and New Jersey’s decisions to allow in-person attendance came at the pleasure of many local fanatics. For Wednesday’s final home game, the Prudential Center was open to Seton Hall fans for the first time in…

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Three Former Pirates Set Sail in The G League Bubble

While the NBA season is well underway, the association’s player development-focused companion G League began its season this past week and the Seton Hall faithful are surely thrilled to see three familiar faces inhabiting Orlando, Fla. Following a star-studded college career that included accolades such as the 2020 Jerry West Award and Seton Hall’s first…

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