Dionte Christmas - The Temple News

Big 5 Classic has given new life to sacred tradition

03 December 2024 Ryan Mack

The Philadelphia Basketball tradition was fading a few years ago, but a switch has helped the intensity of the rivalry.

Christmas’ Temple hardwood success leads to Hall of Fame induction

18 October 2024 Ryan Mack

The guard is the fourth highest point scorer in Temple Men’s Basketball history and will be inducted into the Temple Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 18.

Milestone games from Alston, Rose power Temple men’s basketball to win

03 March 2019 Evan Easterling

Senior guard Shizz Alston Jr. became the Owls’ 17th all-time 1,500-point scorer, and junior guard Quinton Rose set a career-high 29 points in Temple’s 80-69 win against Tulane on Sunday at the Liacouras Center.

His eyes are on the prize

10 November 2009 Todd Orodenker

The fun-loving senior is looking to add to the tradition of great guard play at Temple.

Christmas still a Sixer

13 October 2009

Dionte Christmas hit a 3-pointer in his second Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason game. He’s still on the roster after earning a training camp invite.

Christmas goes undrafted

26 June 2009

After not hearing his name on NBA draft night, Dionte Christmas awaits his next move, one that he hopes will involve participating in a summer league with an NBA team.

Christmas on track for NBA

05 May 2009

The departing guard is ready to follow in the footsteps of former Owl Mardy Collins and play in the NBA.

Looking Back

05 May 2009

It was an eventful year in Temple Athletics.

Torch is now in Brooks’ hands

24 March 2009

Dionte Christmas and the Owls couldn’t get past Arizona State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, losing to the Sun Devils, 66-57, Friday afternoon in Miami.

Kopp: Next step is success in Tournament

24 March 2009

Cue the credits. The drama of the 2008-2009 men’s basketball season is over.