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Standout freshman guard Alliya Butts scans the defense in the Owls’ 80-79 win last Thursday against North Carolina State. | Donald Otto TTN

Youthful backcourt shows promise

31 March 2015 Owen McCue

The underclassmen guards offer a bright future for next season.

Junior forward Jaylen Bond high-fives teammates during the Owls’ 90-77 win against George Washington in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. Bond recorded 15 rebounds and eight points. | Chip Frenette TTN

Bond propels Owls on defense in NIT

24 March 2015 EJ Smith

Jaylen Bond has boosted the team’s defensive effort in a turnaround season.

Owls coach Fran Dunphy shouts to his team during the Owls’ 40-37 season-opening win against American University on Nov. 14 at the Liacouras Center. | TTN File Photo Hua Zong

Parent: For true respect, Liacouras Center’s attendance must improve

24 March 2015 Andrew Parent

The Liacouras Center attendance is far too low for a 25-win team.

Coach Fran Dunphy speaks to media members after learning that his squad did not receive an NCAA tournament bid. | Donald Otto TTN

Snubbed

17 March 2015 EJ Smith

On the bubble, the men’s basketball team did not receive an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament and will instead compete as a top seed in the NIT.

Junior guard Quenton DeCosey (right) fights for possession in Temple’s 69-56 loss to Southern Methodist in the conference semifinals on Saturday. The Owls will take part in the National Invitation Tournament for the first time since the 2005-06 season under former coach John Chaney. That season was Chaney’s last as Temple coach. | Donald Otto TTN

‘A slap in the face’

17 March 2015 Andrew Parent

After missing out on March Madness, the Owls will begin NIT play on Wednesday.

Senior guard Tyonna Williams drives to the basket against Cincinnati. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

A second chance at life

03 February 2015 Michael Guise

Tyonna Williams said she owes her success to her grandparents.

World of ballers descends on Broad

03 September 2013 Ibrahim Jacobs

Players from international leagues, NBA and former owls play in the AND 1 Summer Remix Tour on Labor Day weekend.

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Athletics legend reflects on dual-sport career

24 April 2012 Scott Weiss

Frank Bishop played basketball and baseball at Temple. Upon entering the practice of Frank Bishop. in Norristown, Pa., collages of athletic competitions and posters of Philadelphia Phillies players occupy parts of the wall in the

Lavoy Allen goes down as one of the all-time greats

22 March 2011 Kyle Gauss

The senior forward’s career is one for Temple’s record books. TUCSON, Ariz. – The general opinion regarding senior forward Lavoy Allen of the men’s basketball team has always been that when it’s all said and

Going west to Salt Lake City

15 March 2011 Jeffrey Janiczek

Women’s basketball will face Arizona State in the NCAA Tournament. Heading into Monday night’s selection show, the women’s basketball team was confident in its ability to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. But