Basketball in Philadelphia

Philadelphia consistently produces first-rate basketball prospects, and vigorous, competitive pickup games can be found at hundreds of courts around the city.

Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers play at the Wells Fargo Center from November to April. Tickets start at $10.

Wells Fargo Center (3601 S. Broad St., South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19148. 215/339-7676. www.nba.com/sixers.).

Collegiate Big Five basketball. Collegiate Big Five basketball features teams from LaSalle, St. Joseph's, Temple, the University of Pennsylvania, and Villanova. The season runs from December to March. Big Five Office, the Palestra, 235 S. 33rd St., University City, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. 215/898-4747. www.philadelphiabig5.org.