Basketball Preview - The Temple News

Owls win with identity crisis

15 November 2011 Joey Cranney

The Owls picked up their first win despite missing two players. With two starters out and a couple of its key players in foul trouble, the men’s basketball team was having an identity crisis in

Owls pick up ‘lucky’ win

15 November 2011 Connor Showalter

The Owls won their season opener in overtime. Senior guard Juan Fernandez drained a three with 17 seconds remaining in overtime to secure a five-point lead for the Owls, as they went on to win

Rebuild the big three

07 November 2011 Jake Adams and Brandon Stoneburg

Senior guard BJ Williams will become a member of the Big Three. After reaching the NCAA tournament for the eighth consecutive year last season, the Owls look to try to make this year a memorable

Roster shapes up without Wallace

07 November 2011 Jake Adams

The Owls will look to their returning starters after losing Qwedia Wallace. After falling one game short of an Atlantic Ten Conference championship game appearance last year, the women’s basketball team finds itself in a

Peddy focuses to spark defense

07 November 2011 Brandon Stoneburg

Senior guard Shey Peddy is focused on bringing an A-10 title to Temple. Senior guard Shey Peddy isn’t satisfied. “It’s a bit nerve-racking knowing that this is my last year and you just don’t want

Owls forced to replace legend

07 November 2011 Joey Cranney

The Owls will move on this season after all-time great Lavoy Allen graduated. Averaging nearly one double-double per game throughout his entire career, Lavoy Allen was a stable force for men’s basketball, game in and

Moore pays tribute to family

07 November 2011 Connor Showalter

Senior guard Ramone Moore changes his number to honor his cousin. Redshirt-senior guard Ramone Moore is wearing a new number this year to show that family support is more significant than personal pride on the

Recapture the title

07 November 2011 Joey Cranney and Connor Showalter

Featuring a versatile roster, the Owls have their eyes set on winning the A-10 title. The men’s basketball lineup is set with depth at guard in the backcourt and versatility at forward in the frontcourt.