May 9, 2024

The Crystal Tea Room

Cocktails

6:00 PM

Kick off the evening with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, and a photo moment in the atrium.

Dinner

7:30 PM

A seated, 3-course meal in the heart of the Crystal Tea Room featuring student performances, speakers, and an Awards Presentation.

Dessert reception

9:00 PM

Enjoy cocktails, a dessert display, and a live DJ to conclude the evening.

Hosted By:

Phil Martelli

Naismith & AP Basketball Coach of the Year and Philadelphia Native

Phil Martelli, renowned in college basketball, served as the head coach of Saint Joseph's University Hawks from 1995 to 2019. During his tenure, he led the team to seven NCAA Tournaments and six NIT appearances, with a standout season in 2003-04 that saw the Hawks reach the NCAA Elite Eight with a 30-2 record. Martelli, named Naismith College Coach of the Year, became the winningest coach in Saint Joseph's history. In 2019, he joined the University of Michigan as the associate head coach. Beyond coaching, Martelli's basketball legacy includes his family's involvement in the sport and his own successful playing career as a point guard at Widener University.

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