2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team
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The 2010–11 Temple Owls
men's basketball team (the Owls) represented Temple University
in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
. The team played their home games at the Liacouras Center
, which has a capacity of 10,206. The Owls were in their 29th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. In the previous season
, Temple Owls gained a record of 29–6 and reached the NCAA Tournament
. The team returned three starters from the previous season, but leading scorer Ryan Brooks and point guard Luis Guzman left, having graduated. They were replaced by new players Aaron Brown, Anthony Lee, and Jimmy McDonnell and graduate student transfer Dutch Gaitley. In the off-season, other Atlantic 10 coaches predicted that Temple Owls would win the league.
Temple Owls finished the season with a 26–8 record. Among the highlights of the year was an upset of #10 Georgetown
on December 9, in coach Fran Dunphy
's 400th victory. In addition, Lavoy Allen
became Temple Owls' all-time leading rebounder in a 66–52 rout of Saint Joseph's
. Allen snatched 12 boards to pass Temple Owls' radio analyst Johnny Baum
's 1,042 career rebounds. The Owls' 14–2 mark in Atlantic 10 play earned them a two seed in the 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
, where they lost in the semifinals to Richmond
.
The team earned an at-large bid
to the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
as a seven seed, and defeated Penn State
in the round of 64 on a last-second shot by guard Juan Fernandez
. The win ended Dunphy's 11-game losing streak in the NCAA Tournament, the longest on record. Temple Owls' season ended with a double overtime loss to San Diego State
in the round of 32. After the season, Allen was selected for the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, Ramone Moore
was selected for the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team, Fernandez was an All-Atlantic 10 Third Team selection, and Scootie Randall was recognized as an All-Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention. Allen was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers
in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft
.
, which has a capacity of 10,206. In their previous season
, an Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll predicted that Temple Owls would finish fifth in the conference, tied with Duquesne
. Despite the low expectations, the Owls were tied with Xavier
atop the Atlantic 10 standings
with a 14–2 conference record, and won their third straight Atlantic 10 tournament
title. The team drew a five seed in the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
, where they lost to 12 seed Cornell
in the first round, 78–65, and finished with a record of 29–6. Head coach Fran Dunphy
was rewarded with a contract extension on May 5, 2010 and will stay with Temple Owls until the 2017–18 season.
Before the 2010–11 season, Temple Owls men's basketball team lost two starters from the previous year to graduation: Ryan Brooks and Luis Guzman. Brooks was the team's highest scorer, with an average of 14.3 points per game, and averages of 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. In his final season, he was selected for the all-conference second team and finished his career with 1,225 points, the 31st highest in Temple Owls' history. Guzman was the Owls' starting point guard, leading the team in assist-to-turnover ratio at 2.07 and averaged 4.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He was the team's captain and earned a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration in three and a half years. Walk-on forward Rafael DeLeon also graduated.
Two players left Temple Owls voluntarily: sophomores Chris Clarke and Carmel Bouchman. Clarke redshirt
ed in 2009–10 after transferring from Pensacola Junior College, transferred again to Division II Morehouse College
. Bouchman appeared in nine games and tallied a total of 12 minutes and two points before returning to Tel Aviv, Israel. Lavoy Allen
, a first team all-conference selection and the team's leading rebounder at 10.7 rebounds per game. Allen briefly played with the 2010 NBA Draft
, but returned to Temple Owls for his senior season. Forward Craig Williams had foot surgery and did not play that season.
On October 21, 2010, the Owls were voted by other Atlantic 10 coaches as the preseason favorite to win the league, receiving 19 first place votes. Allen was selected for the All-Conference First Team and Defensive Team, while Juan Fernandez
was selected for the second team. Allen was listed on the preseason Wooden and Naismith Award
50-man watchlist. Jay Bilas
of ESPN named Temple Owls the third best team in the Atlantic 10, behind Xavier
and Dayton
. He cited Allen's summer experience on the USA select team and the development of Michael Eric as factors for a successful season.
from Eustis, Florida
, joined Temple Owls on September 26, 2009, becoming the first member of the Owls' recruiting class. The Maryland native transferred from Eustis High School to West Oaks Academy after his junior year. As a senior, he averaged 23.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game while winning MVP honors from the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association. ESPN ranked him the #38 center in his class. Lee picked Temple Owls over scholarship offers from Southern California, Georgia
, and Seton Hall
. After undergoing surgery for a herniated disc, Lee redshirted
the season.
On November 2, small forward
Aaron Brown of Newark, New Jersey
signed with the Owls. He posted per-game averages of 17.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals in his senior campaign at St. Benedict's Prep. Brown was a New Jersey All-Prep First Team selection in 2010 and participated in the Jordan Brand Classic Regional. He chose Temple Owls over Harvard
, Miami (Fl.), Penn, Boston College
, and Florida State.
Small forward Jimmy McDonnell, from Jackson, New Jersey, joined the team on August 11, 2010. In his senior season at Jackson Memorial High School
, McDonnell averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game as Jackson Memorial compiled a 16–8 record. McDonnell was selected for the first team all-Division in the A-Shore Conference, and was the most valuable player at the WOBM Holiday Classic. McDonnell was originally headed to Division II UMass-Lowell, but after a strong performance at the West Virginia HoopGroup JamFest, he drew the attention of Owls coach Fran Dunphy. McDonnell redshirted the season to add bulk to his frame.
Dutch Gaitley was granted a one-time transfer exception by the NCAA and was eligible immediately, instead of sitting out the customary season. The forward graduated in three years from Monmouth University
, earning his Bachelor of Arts
degree in 2009. At Temple, Gaitley pursued a master’s degree in sports administration. A native of Haverford, Pennsylvania
, he was a 2006 graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School. In 88 games at Monmouth, he averaged 2.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
from Jacksonville, Florida
who committed on September 4, 2010. He averaged 18.1 points, 8.1 assists, 4.0 steals per game as a senior at Providence School
, in addition to carrying a 4.0 grade point average. The Jacksonville Times-Union named him the high school boys basketball player of the year. Cummings drew attention from Stanford
, Miami (Fl.), and Boston College
, but chose Temple because of their winning tradition.
| 1
| November 12
| Seton Hall
| W 62–56
| Ramone Moore – 14
| Rahlir Jefferson – 10
| Juan Fernandez – 5
| Liacouras Center
, Philadelphia, PA (8,368)
| 1–0
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 2
| November 14
| Toledo
| W 82–49
| Micheal Eric – 14
| Eric – 9
| Lavoy Allen – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (4,087)
| 2–0
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 3
| November 25
| California
| L 57–50
| Allen – 13
| Jefferson – 8
| Allen/Fernandez – 2
| HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,973)
| 2–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 4
| November 26
| Georgia
| W 65–58
| Scootie Randall – 18
| Moore – 8
| Fernandez/Moore/Jefferson – 3
| HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,932)
| 3–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 5
| November 28
| Texas A&M
| L 54–51
| Allen/Fernandez – 10
| Allen/Jefferson – 7
| Allen/Khalif Wyatt/T.J. DiLeo – 2
| HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,973)
| 3–2
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 6
| December 1
| Central Michigan
| W 65–53
| Fernandez – 18
| Allen – 10
| Randall – 3
| McGuirk Arena, Mt. Pleasant, MI (5,350)
| 4–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 7
| December 5
| Maryland
| W 64–61
| Moore – 16
| Allen – 10
| Fernandez – 3
| Verizon Center
, Washington, DC (10,227)
| 5–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 8
| December 9
| #10 Georgetown
| W 68–65
| Moore – 30
| Allen – 6
| Allen – 4
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (9,509)
| 6–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 9
| December 12
| Akron
| W 82–47
| Eric – 16
| Jefferson – 9
| Fernandez – 5
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,834)
| 7–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 10
| December 18
| Northern Illinois
| W 84–74
| Allen – 22
| Eric – 12
| Fernandez – 7
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,116)
| 8–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 11
| December 22
| Ohio
| W 76–65
| Jefferson – 18
| Allen – 13
| Fernandez – 9
| Convocation Center
, Athens, OH (6,942)
| 9–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 12
| December 30
| #8 Villanova
| L 78–74
| Allen – 22
| Allen – 9
| Fernandez – 5
| The Pavilion
, Villanova, PA (6,500)
| 9–3
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 13
| January 5
| Fordham
| W 70–51
| Moore/Fernandez – 15
| Eric – 11
| Moore – 4
| IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJ (2,178)
| 10–3
(1–0)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 14
| January 9
| Saint Louis
| W 57–53
| Moore – 15
| Moore – 8
| Eric/Jefferson – 2
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,336)
| 11–3
(2–0)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 15
| January 12
| St. Bonaventure
| W 83–55
| Moore – 19
| Eric – 7
| Wyatt – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,213)
| 12–3
(3–0)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 16
| January 15
| Duquesne
| L 78–66
| Moore – 18
| Aaron Brown – 6
| Allen – 3
| A.J. Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh, PA (3,506)
| 12–4
(3–1)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 17
| January 19
| Penn
| W 73–56
| Wyatt – 27
| Allen/Eric – 6
| Moore – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (7,838)
| 13–4
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 18
| January 22
| Xavier
| L 88–77
| Randall – 28
| Eric – 11
| Fernandez/Moore – 5
| Cintas Center
, Cincinnati, OH (10,250)
| 13–5
(3–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 19
| January 26
| Charlotte
| W 76–67
| Wyatt – 17
| Allen – 15
| Wyatt – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (2,679)
| 14–5
(4–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 20
| January 29
| Saint Joseph's
| W 72–64
| Randall – 17
| Allen – 12
| Moore – 8
| The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA (7,342)
| 15–5
(5–2)
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 21
| February 2
| La Salle
| W 71–67
| Wyatt – 18
| Allen – 7
| Moore – 5
| Tom Gola Arena
, Philadelphia, PA (3,121)
| 16–5
(6–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 22
| February 5
| Rhode Island
| W 80–67
| Randall – 27
| Allen – 10
| Moore/Fernandez – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (8,679)
| 17–5
(7–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 23
| February 9
| Fordham
| W 77–66
| Moore – 22
| Allen – 14
| Allen/Moore/Wyatt – 4
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,858)
| 18–5
(8–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 24
| February 12
| Dayton
| W 75–63
| Moore – 26
| Moore/Eric – 9
| Fernandez – 9
| University of Dayton Arena
, Dayton, OH (13,117)
| 19–5
(9–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 25
| February 17
| Richmond
| W 73–53
| Moore – 24
| Allen/Jefferson – 7
| Allen – 4
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (6,078)
| 20–5
(10–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 26
| February 20
| Saint Joseph's
| W 66–52
| Moore – 17
| Allen – 12
| Fernandez – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (10,206)
| 21–5
(11–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 27
| February 23
| #1 Duke
| L 78–61
| Allen – 17
| Allen – 13
| Jefferson – 6
| Cameron Indoor Stadium
, Durham, NC (9,314)
| 21–6
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 28
| February 26
| George Washington
| W 57–41
| Allen – 19
| Allen – 16
| Moore – 5
| Charles E. Smith Athletic Center
, Washington, DC (3,532)
| 22–6
(12–2)
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 29
| March 2
| UMass
| W 73–67 (OT)
| Fernandez – 19
| Allen – 18
| Moore – 7
| Mullins Center
, Amherst, MA (3,641)
| 23–6
(13–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 30
| March 5
| La Salle
| W 90–82
| Allen – 24
| Allen – 11
| Fernandez – 7
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (8,154)
| 24–6
(14–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 31
| March 11
| La Salle
| W 96–76
| Moore – 23
| Allen – 12
| Allen – 6
| Boardwalk Hall
, Atlantic City, NJ
| 25–6
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 32
| March 12
| Richmond
| L 58–54
| Wyatt – 15
| Allen – 10
| Fernandez – 10
| Boardwalk Hall
, Atlantic City, NJ (8,285)
| 25–7
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 33
| March 17
| (10 Seed) Penn State
| W 66–64
| Moore/Fernandez – 23
| Allen – 11
| Allen/Fernandez – 3
| McKale Center
, Tucson, AZ
| 26–7
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 34
| March 19
| (2 Seed) San Diego State
| L 71–64 (2OT)
| Moore – 17
| Jefferson – 12
| Wyatt – 4
| McKale Center, Tucson, AZ (11,127)
| 26–8
|-
! colspan="2" | 2010–11 team schedule
|}
on November 12. Seton Hall last led with 8:15 in the first half, off a Herb Pope jump shot to made the score 20–17. The Owls went on a 17–0 run to close the half. They led by up to 16 with 4 minutes and 16seconds left in the game, but Seton Hall scored the next 12 points to cut their deficit to four. Despite retaining most of their players from the 2009-2010 season, when they were the eighth-highest scoring team in Division I at 80.1 points per game, Seton Hall was held to 30 percent shooting by Temple Owls' defense. Juan Fernandez
led Temple Owls with 12 points, and Rahlir Jefferson recorded his first double-double at 10 points and 10 rebounds. Owls player Lavoy Allen
sat out much of the game with foul trouble. The Owls won their next game against Toledo
82–49. All five starters scored above nine, and Micheal Eric was the highest scorer, with 14 points.
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Owls traveled to Lake Buena Vista, Florida
to participate in the Old Spice Classic
. Temple Owls suffered their first loss of the season on November 25, falling to California 57–50. The Golden Bears went on a 16–1 run late in the second half to seal a victory. The next day, Temple Owls recovered to beat Georgia
65–58. Scootie Randall had a career-high 18 points for the Owls, including 15 in the first half. Rahlir Jefferson's converted a three-point play with 41.4 seconds left, securing a win for Temple Owls. In the Old Spice Classic consolation game, Temple Owls lost to Texas A&M
54–51. Texas A&M took a 51–50 lead when B.J. Holmes scored with 18.5 seconds left. Juan Fernandez then missed an open jumper that would have given Temple Owls the lead. "We've got to shoot the ball better. Our defense is pretty solid. We've got a chance to be a good basketball team," said Temple Owls' coach Fran Dunphy
after the game.
The team's next challenge was the Central Michigan Chippewas
, which Temple Owls handled 65–53. The Owls were losing 31–41 with 16:35 left in the game, but then scored the next eight points. Temple Owls permanently took the lead off a Lavoy Allen layup with 9:30 remaining. Juan Fernandez notched 18 points led the Owls, and Allen had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. In the teams' first meeting since 2006, Temple Owls knocked off Maryland
63–61. Despite trailing by 15 at halftime, Maryland staged a comeback led by Terrell Stoglin
, who had 12 of his 16 points in the second half. James Padgett dunked with 1:49 left to tie the game at 56. Afterwards, Lavoy Allen completed a three-point play, and Khaliff Wyatt stole a Dino Gregory pass to put Temple Owls in the lead permanently. The Owls outrebounded the Terrapins 42–32, and Ramone Moore
scored 16 points, leading the team.
On December 9, Temple Owls matched up against Georgetown
. Fran Dunphy earned his 400th career victory, as his Owls upset the tenth-ranked Hoyas 68–65. At their first home game in almost a month, Temple Owls took an early 6–0 lead and did not trail the entire game. They led by 11 in the first half, and a backdoor cut to Ramone Moore put the Owls up 39–32 at the break. The Hoyas manage to tie the game at 56 when Chris Wright sunk a pair of free throws. A three-pointer from Moore and a putback shot from Rahlir Jefferson enabled Temple Owls to take a 61–56 lead. A hook shot by Georgetown's Julian Vaughn cut the Hoya deficit to one with less than a minute remaining, but Hollis Thompson missed a layup that would have given the Hoyas the lead. Jefferson grabbed the rebound and then netted two foul shots, and a last-second halfcourt shot by Austin Freeman
went over the backboard. Temple Owls' fans rushed the court after the buzzer, as Georgetown suffered their first loss of the year. Moore shot 12-for-18 from the floor for a career-high 30 points. Dunphy congratulated his team's defensive effort, holding the Hoyas to 44 percent shooting, and said, "it's all about these guys. They're all great players and great people."
The Owls then defeated three Mid-American Conference
teams: Akron
, Northern Illinois, and Ohio
. On December 12, behind Micheal Eric's 16 points, Temple Owls routed Akron 82–47. At halftime, the Owls led 40–15 after shooting 63 percent in the first half. Temple Owls shot 53.4 percent from the field in an 84–74 win over Northern Illinois. Lavoy Allen had 22 points and Ramone Moore had 21 in the contest. Rahlir Jefferson's career-high 18 points led Temple Owls past Ohio 76–65 for the Owls' sixth consecutive victory.
When Temple Owls squared off against #7 Villanova
on December 30, it marked the first time since 1988 that two Philadelphia Big Five teams ranked in the Associated Press
poll met. The Owls held star guard Corey Fisher
to five points, but his backcourt mates Corey Stokes
and Maalik Wayns
tallied 24 and 21 points, respectively, to give Villanova a 78–74 victory. The game was back-and-forth all night, and Temple Owls held a 40–39 lead at the break. Villanova built a 10-point lead in the second half, but the Owls went on a 13–0 run to take a three point lead. With 2.3 seconds left, Lavoy Allen hit a three to cut the Wildcats' lead to 76–74, but Wayns sealed the win with a pair of free throws. Allen scored 22 for Temple Owls, and Juan Fernandez had 20 points.
70–51 at the IZOD Center. Fordham last won a conference game on January 28, 2009, but Temple Owls had a 27–22 deficit in the first half. However, a balanced offensive attack, led by Juan Fernandez and Ramone Moore's 15 points each, helped Temple Owls to take the lead. Michael Eric scored his first collegiate double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Lavoy Allen was the fourth starter to score in double figures, with 12 points. On January 6, starting point guard Juan Fernandez bruised his knee in practice and missed the January 9 game against Saint Louis
. Despite shooting 30.6 percent from the field, the Owls won 57–53 behind Ramone Moore's 15 points. Temple Owls was behind 41–32 with 10:13 remaining, then went on an 11–2 run. Moore scored five consecutive points to break a tie at 49, giving the Owls a lead. The Billikens missed all seven three-point shots against the Temple Owls defense. Fernandez also missed the January 12 game against St. Bonaventure, but the Owls defeated the Bonnies nonetheless, 83–55. Ramone Moore led all five starters in double-digit scoring with 19 points. The team shot 30 of 59 from the field and 9 for 21 from three-point land.
Temple Owls' first loss in conference play was 78–66 against Duquesne Dukes
, despite the return of Juan Fernandez. The Owls began the game by trailing 22–2, missing their first 14 shots. Temple Owls scored their first field goal
at the 8:18 mark of the first half, and shot 17 percent in the first half. Duquesne shot 67 percent in the first half en route to a 40–23 halftime lead. In the second half, the Owls scored the first six points, but the Dukes went on an 8–2 run from which Temple Owls could not recover. Ramone Moore contributed 18 points to lead the Owls. Temple Owls recovered with a 75–56 out-of-conference win against Philadelphia Big Five team Penn. Khalif Wyatt scored a career-best 27 points, Ramone Moore added 12 points and Lavoy Allen scored 10 points and six blocks.
Xavier
defeated Temple Owls 88–77 on January 22, extending their in-conference home-court winning streak to 35, surpassing Temple Owls' 34-game in-conference consecutive home victories for the longest in Atlantic 10 history. Former Xavier player Brian Grant
had his jersey retired at halftime, and the team wore throwback uniforms in his honor. Grant gave the Musketeers a pep talk prior to the game, and Xavier opened an early 16–8 lead. Scootie Randall scored Temple Owls' first 10 points, hitting five out of his first six shots. The Owls took their only lead of the half 29–28 off of a three by Randall. In the second half, the teams traded baskets before Xavier went on a 10–0 run. Randall led Temple Owls on an 11–1 run to tie the game at 66, knocking down two fastbreak
layups and a three-point shot, and finished with a career-high 28 points. The Owls took their final lead 69–68 off a Khalif Wyatt three-pointer with 5:30 to go. Afterwards Tu Holloway
hit a scoop shot and Mark Lyons had a layup and a steal to give Xavier a 75–69 advantage that they maintained. Holloway scored 21 points and Lyons 19 to score the most points against Temple Owls in the season.
Khalif Wyatt, who replaced Juan Fernandez after Fernandez had continuing knee problems, was key in Temple Owls' 76–67 win over Charlotte
. He scored 17 points, collected six dimes
, and grabbed six rebounds. Ramone Moore added 16 points, Lavoy Allen recorded a double-double (15 points and 11 rebounds), and Scootie Randall contributed 14 points. On January 29, Temple Owls defeated city rival Saint Joseph's
72–54. Scootie Randall led Temple with 17 points. In their next game, Temple Owls won against La Salle
by 71–67. The Owls had a 61–47 lead with 3:17 left, but Aaric Murray led a late Explorers comeback as he connected on two three-point shots. Khalif Wyatt scored 18 points for the Owls.
The Owls defeated Rhode Island
80–67 on February 5. Scootie Randall scored 27 points as Temple Owls shot 53.2 percent from the field. Against Fordham
, Temple Owls' 25-point lead was cut to three before winning 77–66. Brandon Frazier of the Rams drained a three-pointer with 13:17 left to trail 53–50, but they would get no closer. Ramone Moore scored 22 points to lead the Owls. Lavoy Allen left the game in the second half with an injury to his right ankle. Allen missed the following game against Dayton
, but Temple Owls managed a 75–63 victory nonetheless, sparked by Ramone Moore's 26 points. Temple Owls missed their first seven shots, allowing Dayton to stay in the game. However, Moore hit a three-pointer to start an 11–2 run to put the Owls ahead 18–12. Their defense held Dayton to 37 percent shooting, and Temple Owls maintained their lead. After the game, Dayton coach Brian Gregory said: "...they're [Temple Owls] one of the best passing teams not just in the league, but in the country."
Before the game against Richmond
, Temple Owls announced that starting center Micheal Eric was unavailable for the season with a right patella injury. Lavoy Allen returned and Temple Owls ended the Spiders' eight game road winning streak, scoring 73–53. Ramone Moore scored 24 points. Juan Fernandez registered 20 points off of 9–10 shooting. Temple Owls controlled the game with a 16–0 run in the second half and shot 56 percent on the game. Lavoy Allen became Temple Owls' all-time leading rebounder in a 66–52 rout of Saint Joseph's
. Allen snatched 12 boards to surpass Temple Owls radio analyst Johnny Baum
's career 1,042 rebounds. Ramone Moore's 17 points led the team, and Allen scored 14 points to go along with his milestone rebounds. Temple Owls' forward Scootie Randall was unavailable, having a foot injury. The Owls traveled to Cameron Indoor Stadium
to play against top-ranked Duke
in a nonconference game. Temple Owls lost to the Blue Devils 78–61, as Kyle Singler
led Duke with 28 points. Lavoy Allen scored 17 points and had 13 rebounds for Temple Owls, but Duke increased their lead against the Owls with a second half run.
Temple Owls missed 16 of their first 18 shots against George Washington
, trailing by 20–8. Lavoy Allen then took control of the team, scoring 10 consecutive points; at halftime the core was 26–23. In the second half, the Temple Owls defense held the Colonials to two points over the last 11:22, and Temple Owls won 57–41. Allen contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Khalif Wyatt scored 14 points. Juan Fernandez's 19 points helped Temple Owls defeat UMass 73–67, in the Owls' first overtime game. Down four at halftime, Temple Owls tied the game at 65 with 48 seconds left off a free throw by Ramone Moore. Fernandez had a chance to win the game in regulation, but his layup with 1 second left was blocked by UMass's Sampson Carter. In overtime, T.J. DiLeo hit a layup with 4:20 remaining that gave Temple Owls the lead. In Temple Owls' regular season finale, the team earned a 90–82 win against La Salle
, behind Lavoy Allen's career-high 24 points.
, Temple Owls received a two seed by virtue of a 14–2 conference record and earned a bye
into the quarterfinals. Due to La Salle
beating St. Bonaventure
in the first round, Temple Owls was matched up with La Salle. The Owls won the game 96–76, posting their most points of the season in the process. Five players scored more than nine, and Ramone Moore led the charge with 23 points. Kevin Anderson
of Richmond
scored 22, defeating the Owls in the semifinals 58–54 and ending Temple Owls' ten-game winning streak at Boardwalk Hall
. Ramone Moore hit a layup to push the Owls ahead 54–53 with five minutes left. Richmond grabbed the lead 55–54 at the 3:48 mark as Justin Harper
scored off a putback. Harper finished the game with 18 points and nine rebounds, and was involved in a controversial end-of-game play. With 30 seconds left, Khalif Wyatt attempted a 3-pointer and Harper came down on him, but no call was made. Wyatt proceeded to foul Harper, who hit the deciding free throws. Wyatt had 15 points, while Lavoy Allen added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Juan Fernandez made only 3 of his 17 field goal attempts.
On Selection Sunday, Temple Owls received a seven seed and was due to face Penn State
in the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
on March 17 at the McKale Center
in Tucson, Arizona
. The two teams had played each other in a scrimmage in the preseason. They had also met in the 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
when the Owls earned a 84–72 victory in the Sweet Sixteen. Coming into the game, Fran Dunphy had a NCAA tournament record 11-game losing streak, at Penn and Temple Owls. "I probably think about it less than others do," said Dunphy, "but you think about it. I would be lying if I said I didn't. But I'm so thrilled for these kids and so thrilled to be in the tournament. We've had a nice run – this particular group, four straight years of going to the NCAA tournament is pretty special."
Scootie Randall returned to the Owls and earned the start, although he only played for six minutes and did not score. The game began with hot shooting by Penn State's Talor Battle
, who drained three of his first four threes to put the Nittany Lions up 20–11. A 17-point first half by Juan Fernandez helped Temple Owls take a 35–33 lead at halftime. Jeff Brooks, a starting forward for the Nittany Lions, dislocated his right shoulder a minute into the half and sat out the rest of the game. In the second half, there were ten lead changes, and neither team lead by more than four points. Ramone Moore's 15 foot shot with 1:10 remaining pulled the Owls ahead 62–61. In Penn State's ensuing possession, Battle took the ball to the hoop but was blocked by Rahlir Jefferson, and Temple Owls took possession. Fernandez was fouled, and his pair of free throws with 28 seconds left extended the Owl lead to 64–61. With the clock at 12.2, Battle hit a three pointer from beyond the NBA line to tie the game at 64-64. Fran Dunphy called a timeout, and Khalif Wyatt advised Dunphy to draw up a play for Fernandez. Fernandez was double-teamed and was forced to take an off-balance 18-footer. The ball fell through the hoop with four seconds remaining, and Temple Owls won 66–64. Fernandez and Moore finished with 23 points, a season high for Fernandez.
Temple Owls' season ended on March 19 with a 71–64 loss to second-seeded San Diego State
in double overtime. The Aztecs took an 11-point lead in the first half, but Temple Owls recovered. Off a turnover, Lavoy Allen made a seven-footer to tie the game at 54 with 51 seconds left in the second half. Chase Tapley of San Diego State missed a baseline shot at the end of regulation, and the game went into overtime. At the beginning of the first overtime period, Juan Fernandez hit a three-pointer to give the Owls a 57–54 lead. Malcolm Thomas responded with a three-point play to tie the game at 61. Thomas could not hit a shot and the game went into a second overtime. With SDSU maintaining a 69–64 lead, Aztec star Kawhi Leonard
stole the ball from Khalif Wyatt and his uncontested dunk assured his team's victory. Ramone Moore had 17 points, and Allen had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his final game as a Temple Owl.
Juan Fernandez
Ramone Moore
Scootie Randall
Khalif Wyatt
, the Philadelphia 76ers
drafted Lavoy Allen in the second round with the 50th pick on June 23. Allen became the 32nd Temple player to be drafted and the first since the New York Knicks
selected Mardy Collins
with the 29th pick in 2006. "I am very happy for him," said coach Fran Dunphy. "He accomplished so much as a college basketball player. It is a great reward to be drafted, and to go to the Sixers is icing on the cake."
Temple Owls
Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a very long-running athletic program. The school's sports teams are called the Owls, originating from the university's early days as a night school. The current athletic director is Bill Bradshaw....
men's basketball team (the Owls) represented Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 8, 2010 with the preliminary games of the 2010 Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic, and ended with the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 4, 2011 at Reliant Stadium in Houston...
. The team played their home games at the Liacouras Center
Liacouras Center
The Liacouras Center, a 10,200-seat multi-purpose venue, is located on the Temple University campus along North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The venue is a full entertainment arena featuring concerts, family shows, Temple Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, Philadelphia KiXX games, and other...
, which has a capacity of 10,206. The Owls were in their 29th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. In the previous season
2009–10 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Temple Owls men's basketball team represented Temple University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by head coach Fran Dunphy and played their home games at the Liacouras Center. The Owls are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference...
, Temple Owls gained a record of 29–6 and reached the NCAA Tournament
2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
. The team returned three starters from the previous season, but leading scorer Ryan Brooks and point guard Luis Guzman left, having graduated. They were replaced by new players Aaron Brown, Anthony Lee, and Jimmy McDonnell and graduate student transfer Dutch Gaitley. In the off-season, other Atlantic 10 coaches predicted that Temple Owls would win the league.
Temple Owls finished the season with a 26–8 record. Among the highlights of the year was an upset of #10 Georgetown
2010–11 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University in the 2010–2011 NCAA Division I basketball season. In November, the team played in and won the Charleston Classic tournament. During the February 23 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, senior Chris Wright...
on December 9, in coach Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. He succeeded John Chaney in 2006.- Coaching career :...
's 400th victory. In addition, Lavoy Allen
Lavoy Allen
-Freshman:Coming into his freshman season, Allen was selected to the Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team. He was seen as an answer for Temple's rebounding and interior scoring struggles from the previous 12-18 season. In his first college basketball game, Allen scored eight points and grabbed...
became Temple Owls' all-time leading rebounder in a 66–52 rout of Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball
The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through...
. Allen snatched 12 boards to pass Temple Owls' radio analyst Johnny Baum
Johnny Baum
John "Jumpin' Johnny" Baum is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the Temple University....
's 1,042 career rebounds. The Owls' 14–2 mark in Atlantic 10 play earned them a two seed in the 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played initially at campus sites for the opening round on March 8, 2011 and subsequently at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 11 through March 13, 2011. It was the fifth consecutive year that the tournament is hosted in...
, where they lost in the semifinals to Richmond
2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represented the University of Richmond in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball during the 2010–11 season...
.
The team earned an at-large bid
At-large bid
An at-large bid is a bid or berth in a sporting tournament granted by invitation, not right. This term is most commonly used in the United States to refer to berths that the NCAA grants in its annual Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, although at-large berths are granted in almost...
to the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....
as a seven seed, and defeated Penn State
2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team represented Pennsylvania State University. Head Coach Ed DeChellis was in his eighth season with the team...
in the round of 64 on a last-second shot by guard Juan Fernandez
Juan Fernández (basketball)
Juan Manuel "Lobito" Fernández is an Argentine college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. His father, Gustavo, was a point guard for a number of professional basketball teams in Argentina...
. The win ended Dunphy's 11-game losing streak in the NCAA Tournament, the longest on record. Temple Owls' season ended with a double overtime loss to San Diego State
2010–11 San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team
The 2010–11 San Diego State men's basketball team represented San Diego State University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. It was their 12th season in the Mountain West Conference. This was head coach Steve Fisher's twelfth season at San Diego State...
in the round of 32. After the season, Allen was selected for the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, Ramone Moore
Ramone Moore
Ramone Moore, Jr. is an American college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. He attended South Philadelphia High School, where he was coached by George Anderson. Moore led the Philadelphia Public League in scoring as a senior and earned...
was selected for the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team, Fernandez was an All-Atlantic 10 Third Team selection, and Scootie Randall was recognized as an All-Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention. Allen was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft
2011 NBA Draft
The 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
.
Preseason
In 2010–11, the Temple Owls men's basketball team were in their 29th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Since 1997, the team has played their home games at the Liacouras CenterLiacouras Center
The Liacouras Center, a 10,200-seat multi-purpose venue, is located on the Temple University campus along North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The venue is a full entertainment arena featuring concerts, family shows, Temple Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, Philadelphia KiXX games, and other...
, which has a capacity of 10,206. In their previous season
2009–10 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Temple Owls men's basketball team represented Temple University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by head coach Fran Dunphy and played their home games at the Liacouras Center. The Owls are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference...
, an Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll predicted that Temple Owls would finish fifth in the conference, tied with Duquesne
Duquesne Dukes men's basketball
The Duquesne Dukes represent Duquesne University in college basketball. The team, which started in 1914, has only ever played in NCAA Division I and has had five appearances in the NCAA Tournament...
. Despite the low expectations, the Owls were tied with Xavier
Xavier Musketeers men's basketball
The Xavier Musketeers team is the basketball team that represents Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference...
atop the Atlantic 10 standings
2009–10 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season
The 2009–10 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season marks the 34th season of Atlantic 10 Conference basketball.-Preseason:In the preseason, talk centered around the University of Dayton, who returned four starters from a 27–8 team that advanced to the second round of the 2009 NCAA...
with a 14–2 conference record, and won their third straight Atlantic 10 tournament
2010 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2010 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played initially at campus sites for the first round on March 9th, 2010 and subsequently at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 12th through March 14th, 2010...
title. The team drew a five seed in the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
, where they lost to 12 seed Cornell
Cornell Big Red men's basketball
The Cornell Big Red men's basketball team represents Cornell University , located in Ithaca, New York, in NCAA Division I men's competition. The Big Red's appearance in the 2008 NCAA Tournament was their first trip to "The Big Dance" since 1988...
in the first round, 78–65, and finished with a record of 29–6. Head coach Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. He succeeded John Chaney in 2006.- Coaching career :...
was rewarded with a contract extension on May 5, 2010 and will stay with Temple Owls until the 2017–18 season.
Before the 2010–11 season, Temple Owls men's basketball team lost two starters from the previous year to graduation: Ryan Brooks and Luis Guzman. Brooks was the team's highest scorer, with an average of 14.3 points per game, and averages of 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. In his final season, he was selected for the all-conference second team and finished his career with 1,225 points, the 31st highest in Temple Owls' history. Guzman was the Owls' starting point guard, leading the team in assist-to-turnover ratio at 2.07 and averaged 4.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He was the team's captain and earned a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration in three and a half years. Walk-on forward Rafael DeLeon also graduated.
Two players left Temple Owls voluntarily: sophomores Chris Clarke and Carmel Bouchman. Clarke redshirt
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
ed in 2009–10 after transferring from Pensacola Junior College, transferred again to Division II Morehouse College
Morehouse College
Morehouse College is a private, all-male, liberal arts, historically black college located in Atlanta, Georgia. Along with Hampden-Sydney College and Wabash College, Morehouse is one of three remaining traditional men's colleges in the United States....
. Bouchman appeared in nine games and tallied a total of 12 minutes and two points before returning to Tel Aviv, Israel. Lavoy Allen
Lavoy Allen
-Freshman:Coming into his freshman season, Allen was selected to the Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team. He was seen as an answer for Temple's rebounding and interior scoring struggles from the previous 12-18 season. In his first college basketball game, Allen scored eight points and grabbed...
, a first team all-conference selection and the team's leading rebounder at 10.7 rebounds per game. Allen briefly played with the 2010 NBA Draft
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
, but returned to Temple Owls for his senior season. Forward Craig Williams had foot surgery and did not play that season.
On October 21, 2010, the Owls were voted by other Atlantic 10 coaches as the preseason favorite to win the league, receiving 19 first place votes. Allen was selected for the All-Conference First Team and Defensive Team, while Juan Fernandez
Juan Fernández (basketball)
Juan Manuel "Lobito" Fernández is an Argentine college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. His father, Gustavo, was a point guard for a number of professional basketball teams in Argentina...
was selected for the second team. Allen was listed on the preseason Wooden and Naismith Award
Naismith Award
Naismith Award is a basketball award named after Dr. James Naismith, and awarded by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.The Naismith Award can be:* Naismith College Player of the Year...
50-man watchlist. Jay Bilas
Jay Bilas
Jay Scot Bilas is an American lawyer and basketball analyst for ESPN and CBS Sports. He is also a former college basketball player.-Playing career:...
of ESPN named Temple Owls the third best team in the Atlantic 10, behind Xavier
Xavier Musketeers men's basketball
The Xavier Musketeers team is the basketball team that represents Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference...
and Dayton
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
The Dayton Flyers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Dayton. They are known for a rivalry with Xavier University, playing for the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy each year.-History:The...
. He cited Allen's summer experience on the USA select team and the development of Michael Eric as factors for a successful season.
Incoming signees
Anthony Lee, a centerCenter (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
from Eustis, Florida
Eustis, Florida
Eustis is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,106 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 19,129. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, joined Temple Owls on September 26, 2009, becoming the first member of the Owls' recruiting class. The Maryland native transferred from Eustis High School to West Oaks Academy after his junior year. As a senior, he averaged 23.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game while winning MVP honors from the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association. ESPN ranked him the #38 center in his class. Lee picked Temple Owls over scholarship offers from Southern California, Georgia
Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball
The Georgia Bulldogs basketball program is the men's college basketball team representing the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Established in 1891, the team has competed in the Southeastern Conference since its inception in 1932...
, and Seton Hall
Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball
The Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball program is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey...
. After undergoing surgery for a herniated disc, Lee redshirted
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
the season.
On November 2, small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
Aaron Brown of Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
signed with the Owls. He posted per-game averages of 17.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals in his senior campaign at St. Benedict's Prep. Brown was a New Jersey All-Prep First Team selection in 2010 and participated in the Jordan Brand Classic Regional. He chose Temple Owls over Harvard
Harvard Crimson men's basketball
Harvard Crimson men's basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at Harvard University. The team currently competes in the Ivy League in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and play home games at the Lavietes Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts. The team's...
, Miami (Fl.), Penn, Boston College
Boston College Eagles men's basketball
The Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
, and Florida State.
Small forward Jimmy McDonnell, from Jackson, New Jersey, joined the team on August 11, 2010. In his senior season at Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Jackson Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, opened in 1964 as part of the Jackson School District...
, McDonnell averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game as Jackson Memorial compiled a 16–8 record. McDonnell was selected for the first team all-Division in the A-Shore Conference, and was the most valuable player at the WOBM Holiday Classic. McDonnell was originally headed to Division II UMass-Lowell, but after a strong performance at the West Virginia HoopGroup JamFest, he drew the attention of Owls coach Fran Dunphy. McDonnell redshirted the season to add bulk to his frame.
Dutch Gaitley was granted a one-time transfer exception by the NCAA and was eligible immediately, instead of sitting out the customary season. The forward graduated in three years from Monmouth University
Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a private university located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States.Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956, and later Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter....
, earning his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in 2009. At Temple, Gaitley pursued a master’s degree in sports administration. A native of Haverford, Pennsylvania
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Haverford is an unincorporated community located partially in Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA, but primarily in Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, about west of Philadelphia. It is on the Main Line, which is known historically for its wealth. As of August 2009,...
, he was a 2006 graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School. In 88 games at Monmouth, he averaged 2.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
2011–12 team recruits
The sole member of the Owls' 2011 recruiting class is Will Cummings, a point guardPoint guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
from Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...
who committed on September 4, 2010. He averaged 18.1 points, 8.1 assists, 4.0 steals per game as a senior at Providence School
Providence School
Providence School of Jacksonville is a private Christian college preparatory school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It has a preschool, a lower school, a middle school, and a high school, and enrolls about 1,200 students a year...
, in addition to carrying a 4.0 grade point average. The Jacksonville Times-Union named him the high school boys basketball player of the year. Cummings drew attention from Stanford
Stanford Cardinal men's basketball
The Stanford Cardinal Men's Basketball team represents Stanford University, located in Stanford, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team has won 13 conference championships , the last in 2004, and one NCAA championship, in 1942...
, Miami (Fl.), and Boston College
Boston College Eagles men's basketball
The Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
, but chose Temple because of their winning tradition.
Players
| # | Name | Height | Weight (lbs.) | Position | Class | Hometown | High School | |
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| 1 | Khalif Wyatt | 210 pounds (95.3 kg) | G | So. | Norristown, Pennsylvania Norristown, Pennsylvania Norristown is a municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, northwest of the city limits of Philadelphia, on the Schuylkill River. The population was 34,324 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Norristown HS | |
| 3 | Anthony Lee | 205 pounds (93 kg) | F/C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Fr. | Orlando, Florida Orlando, Florida Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
West Oaks Academy | |
| 4 | Juan Fernandez Juan Fernández (basketball) Juan Manuel "Lobito" Fernández is an Argentine college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. His father, Gustavo, was a point guard for a number of professional basketball teams in Argentina... |
180 pounds (81.6 kg) | G | Jr. | Río Tercero, Córdoba Río Tercero, Córdoba Río Tercero is a city located on the Tercero River in the Tercero Arriba Department of Córdoba Province .-Notable residents:*Juan Fernandez, college basketball player with the Temple Owls... |
Argentina Argentina Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires... |
Dr. Alexis Carrel HS | |
| 11 | T.J. DiLeo | 195 pounds (88.5 kg) | G | So. | Cinnaminson, New Jersey | U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Cinnaminson HS Cinnaminson High School Cinnaminson High School is a four-year public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Cinnaminson Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Cinnaminson Township Public Schools. The grounds are approximately , including the land... |
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| 15 | Jimmy McDonnell | 190 pounds (86.2 kg) | F | Fr. | Jackson, New Jersey | U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Jackson Memorial HS Jackson Memorial High School Jackson Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Jackson Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, opened in 1964 as part of the Jackson School District... |
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| 22 | Aaron Brown | 210 pounds (95.3 kg) | G | Fr. | Newark, New Jersey Newark, New Jersey Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
St. Benedict's Prep | |
| 23 | Ramone Moore Ramone Moore Ramone Moore, Jr. is an American college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. He attended South Philadelphia High School, where he was coached by George Anderson. Moore led the Philadelphia Public League in scoring as a senior and earned... |
180 pounds (81.6 kg) | G | Jr. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
South Philadelphia HS South Philadelphia High School South Philadelphia High School also known as Southern High is a public secondary high school located in the south section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Broad Street and Snyder Avenue, just north of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex residential neighborhood, Marconi... |
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| 24 | Lavoy Allen Lavoy Allen -Freshman:Coming into his freshman season, Allen was selected to the Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team. He was seen as an answer for Temple's rebounding and interior scoring struggles from the previous 12-18 season. In his first college basketball game, Allen scored eight points and grabbed... |
225 pounds (102.1 kg) | F | Sr. | Morrisville, Pennsylvania Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Morrisville is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,728 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Morrisville is located at . It is situated on the Delaware River directly across from Trenton, New Jersey... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Pennsbury HS Pennsbury High School Pennsbury High School is a public high school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, in the United States.With 3,591 students enrolled for the 2009-2010 school year, Pennsbury High School is the largest high school in Bucks County, and the teneth largest high school in the state of Pennsylvania... |
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| 30 | Craig Williams | 240 pounds (108.9 kg) | F | Sr. | Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands Christiansted is a town on Saint Croix, one of the main islands composing the United States Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is a former capital of the Danish West Indies and home to the Christiansted National Historic Site... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
St. Croix Central HS St. Croix Central High School (Virgin Islands) St. Croix Central High School, commonly referred to as "Central High" or "Central," is the largest public high school located on the island Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. The school is operated by the St. Croix School District.... |
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| 31 | Jake Godino | 170 pounds (77.1 kg) | G | Jr. | Chester, Pennsylvania Chester, Pennsylvania Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 33,972 at the 2010 census. Chester is situated on the Delaware River, between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.- History :... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Delaware County Christian School Delaware County Christian School Delaware County Christian School is a Pre-K to 12 independent, coeducational, interdenominational day school with an enrollment of approximately 900 students located on two campuses in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania in the United States... |
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| 32 | Rahlir Jefferson | 200 pounds (90.7 kg) | F | So. | Chester, Pennsylvania Chester, Pennsylvania Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 33,972 at the 2010 census. Chester is situated on the Delaware River, between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.- History :... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Chester HS | |
| 33 | Scootie Randall | 205 pounds (93 kg) | F | Jr. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Communications Tech HS | |
| 45 | Dutch Gaitley | 240 pounds (108.9 kg) | C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Sr. | Haverford, Pennsylvania Haverford, Pennsylvania Haverford is an unincorporated community located partially in Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA, but primarily in Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, about west of Philadelphia. It is on the Main Line, which is known historically for its wealth. As of August 2009,... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Archbishop Carroll HS | |
| 50 | Micheal Eric | 240 pounds (108.9 kg) | F/C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Jr. | Lagos Lagos Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa... |
Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in... |
Church Farm School Church Farm School CFS, The School at Church Farm was founded as the "Church Farm School" in 1918 by the Rev. Dr. Charles W. Shreiner. Shreiner, an Episcopalian priest, established the school in Glen Loch, Pennsylvania, on U.S. Route 30 between Frazer and Exton, as a boarding school for boys from broken homes,... |
Coaches
| Name | Position | Year at Temple | Alma Mater Alma mater Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:... (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Dunphy Fran Dunphy Fran Dunphy is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. He succeeded John Chaney in 2006.- Coaching career :... |
Head coach | 5th | La Salle La Salle University La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the school was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. As of 2008 the school has approximately 7,554... (1970) |
| Dave Duke Dave Duke Dave Duke is an assistant men's basketball coach at Temple University. He previously served as the head coach at Lehigh University.-References:... |
Assistant Coach | 5th | Villanova Villanova University Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States... (1974) |
| Matt Langel Matt Langel Matt Langel is the incoming head coach for the Colgate Raiders men's basketball team. He previously served as an assistant for the Temple Owls men's basketball team for five seasons under Fran Dunphy.-College career:... |
Assistant Coach | 5th | Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution... (2000) |
| Shawn Trice | Assistant Coach | 5th | Pennsylvania (1995) |
| Jeff Wilson | Director of Operations | 5th | Temple Temple University Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional... (2004) |
| John Poulous | Athletic Trainer | 1st | Temple (2010) |
| Dion Dacons | Coordinator of Student Development/Manager | 3rd | Temple (2007) |
| Marc Proto | Strength & Conditioning Coach | 4th | Connecticut College Connecticut College Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut.The college was founded in 1911, as Connecticut College for Women, in response to Wesleyan University closing its doors to women... (1996) |
| Raheem Mapp | Administrative Coordinator | 1st | Temple (2009) |
Schedule
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"| 1
| November 12
| Seton Hall
Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball
The Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball program is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey...
| W 62–56
| Ramone Moore – 14
| Rahlir Jefferson – 10
| Juan Fernandez – 5
| Liacouras Center
Liacouras Center
The Liacouras Center, a 10,200-seat multi-purpose venue, is located on the Temple University campus along North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The venue is a full entertainment arena featuring concerts, family shows, Temple Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, Philadelphia KiXX games, and other...
, Philadelphia, PA (8,368)
| 1–0
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 2
| November 14
| Toledo
Toledo Rockets men's basketball
The Toledo Rockets team is the basketball team that represent the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1980. Stan Joplin was released from his duties as...
| W 82–49
| Micheal Eric – 14
| Eric – 9
| Lavoy Allen – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (4,087)
| 2–0
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 3
| November 25
| California
California Golden Bears
The California Golden Bears is the nickname used for 29 varsity athletic programs and various club teams of the University of California, Berkeley...
| L 57–50
| Allen – 13
| Jefferson – 8
| Allen/Fernandez – 2
| HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,973)
| 2–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 4
| November 26
| Georgia
2010–11 Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the University of Georgia during the college basketball season of 2010–2011. The team's head coach was Mark Fox, in his second season at UGA. They played their home games at Stegeman Coliseum and are members of the Southeastern Conference...
| W 65–58
| Scootie Randall – 18
| Moore – 8
| Fernandez/Moore/Jefferson – 3
| HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,932)
| 3–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 5
| November 28
| Texas A&M
2010–11 Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team represented Texas A&M University in the 2010-11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Mark Turgeon returned for his fourth year as coach of the Aggies after renegotiating his contract to stay in College Station. The team played its home games in...
| L 54–51
| Allen/Fernandez – 10
| Allen/Jefferson – 7
| Allen/Khalif Wyatt/T.J. DiLeo – 2
| HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,973)
| 3–2
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 6
| December 1
| Central Michigan
Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball
The Central Michigan Chippewas team is the basketball team that represent Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2003...
| W 65–53
| Fernandez – 18
| Allen – 10
| Randall – 3
| McGuirk Arena, Mt. Pleasant, MI (5,350)
| 4–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 7
| December 5
| Maryland
2010–11 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represented the University of Maryland in the 2010–11 college basketball season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference . The team was led by 22nd-year head coach Gary Williams and played their home games at the Concast Center...
| W 64–61
| Moore – 16
| Allen – 10
| Fernandez – 3
| Verizon Center
Verizon Center
Verizon Center is a sports and entertainment arena in Washington, D.C., USA, named after telecommunications sponsor Verizon Communications, and has been nicknamed the "Phone Booth" because of its association with telecommunications companies...
, Washington, DC (10,227)
| 5–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 8
| December 9
| #10 Georgetown
2010–11 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University in the 2010–2011 NCAA Division I basketball season. In November, the team played in and won the Charleston Classic tournament. During the February 23 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, senior Chris Wright...
| W 68–65
| Moore – 30
| Allen – 6
| Allen – 4
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (9,509)
| 6–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 9
| December 12
| Akron
Akron Zips men's basketball
The Akron Zips Men's Basketball team represents the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. The team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference East division. The team first played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1986 when Bob Huggins was their coach. The Zips are currently...
| W 82–47
| Eric – 16
| Jefferson – 9
| Fernandez – 5
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,834)
| 7–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 10
| December 18
| Northern Illinois
| W 84–74
| Allen – 22
| Eric – 12
| Fernandez – 7
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,116)
| 8–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 11
| December 22
| Ohio
Ohio Bobcats men's basketball
The Ohio Bobcats men’s basketball team is an intercollegiate varsity sports program of Ohio University. The team represents the university as a member of the Mid-American Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, playing at the Division 1 level...
| W 76–65
| Jefferson – 18
| Allen – 13
| Fernandez – 9
| Convocation Center
Convocation Center (Ohio University)
Convocation Center is a 13,080-seat multi-purpose arena that is home to the Ohio Bobcats basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams. The first men's basketball game in the arena featured an 80–70 Ohio victory over the Indiana Hoosiers on December 3, 1968.The Convocation Center,...
, Athens, OH (6,942)
| 9–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 12
| December 30
| #8 Villanova
2010–11 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. Villanova was led by head coach Jay Wright. The Wildcats participated in the Big East Conference and played their home games at The Pavilion with some select home games...
| L 78–74
| Allen – 22
| Allen – 9
| Fernandez – 5
| The Pavilion
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States, about 20 miles outside of Philadelphia. It was built in 1985, and is home to the Villanova University Wildcats basketball teams. It is recognizable from the outside for its hyperbolic paraboloid roofline,...
, Villanova, PA (6,500)
| 9–3
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 13
| January 5
| Fordham
Fordham Rams
The 22 Fordham University varsity sports teams are known as the Fordham Rams. Their colors are maroon and white. The Fordham Rams are members of NCAA Division I and compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football. In football, the Rams play in the Patriot League of NCAA...
| W 70–51
| Moore/Fernandez – 15
| Eric – 11
| Moore – 4
| IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJ (2,178)
| 10–3
(1–0)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 14
| January 9
| Saint Louis
2010–11 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team schedule was released in early August 2010. Rick Majerus is in his 4th season coaching the Bilikens. They finished 11-5 in Atlantic 10 Conference and 23-13 overall last season. They will play in the Cancun Governor's Cup.-Roster:...
| W 57–53
| Moore – 15
| Moore – 8
| Eric/Jefferson – 2
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,336)
| 11–3
(2–0)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 15
| January 12
| St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are the varsity intercollegiate athletic programs of St. Bonaventure University, based in Allegany, New York, USA. The school sponsors 14 athletic programs , all of which compete in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic 10 Conference, of which it has been a member since 1979. ...
| W 83–55
| Moore – 19
| Eric – 7
| Wyatt – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,213)
| 12–3
(3–0)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 16
| January 15
| Duquesne
Duquesne Dukes men's basketball
The Duquesne Dukes represent Duquesne University in college basketball. The team, which started in 1914, has only ever played in NCAA Division I and has had five appearances in the NCAA Tournament...
| L 78–66
| Moore – 18
| Aaron Brown – 6
| Allen – 3
| A.J. Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh, PA (3,506)
| 12–4
(3–1)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 17
| January 19
| Penn
| W 73–56
| Wyatt – 27
| Allen/Eric – 6
| Moore – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (7,838)
| 13–4
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 18
| January 22
| Xavier
2010–11 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. This was head coach Chris Mack's second season at Xavier. The Musketeers competed in the Atlantic 10 Conference and played their home games at the Cintas Center...
| L 88–77
| Randall – 28
| Eric – 11
| Fernandez/Moore – 5
| Cintas Center
Cintas Center
Cintas Center is a 10,250 seat multi-purpose arena and conference center at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The arena officially opened in 2000 and was constructed through private donations as part of Xavier University's Century Campaign...
, Cincinnati, OH (10,250)
| 13–5
(3–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 19
| January 26
| Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers men's basketball
The Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team represents UNC Charlotte in the Atlantic 10 Conference.-Coaches:-Coaching staff:-Professional Players:The following Charlotte basketball players appeared in at least one game in the NBA:*Cedric Ball...
| W 76–67
| Wyatt – 17
| Allen – 15
| Wyatt – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (2,679)
| 14–5
(4–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 20
| January 29
| Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball
The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through...
| W 72–64
| Randall – 17
| Allen – 12
| Moore – 8
| The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA (7,342)
| 15–5
(5–2)
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 21
| February 2
| La Salle
La Salle Explorers men's basketball
The La Salle Explorers Men's Basketball Team is the college basketball program representing La Salle University.-History:The program has been rated the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia.La Salle...
| W 71–67
| Wyatt – 18
| Allen – 7
| Moore – 5
| Tom Gola Arena
Tom Gola Arena
Tom Gola Arena, The Tom, is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania situated inside the Hayman Center. It is home to the La Salle University Explorers basketball and volleyball teams. It is named after Tom Gola, a Philadelphia basketball player and coach who is in the...
, Philadelphia, PA (3,121)
| 16–5
(6–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 22
| February 5
| Rhode Island
Rhode Island Rams men's basketball
The Rhode Island Rams men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Rhode Island. The team is currently coached by Jim Baron, who is in his 10th year...
| W 80–67
| Randall – 27
| Allen – 10
| Moore/Fernandez – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (8,679)
| 17–5
(7–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 23
| February 9
| Fordham
Fordham Rams
The 22 Fordham University varsity sports teams are known as the Fordham Rams. Their colors are maroon and white. The Fordham Rams are members of NCAA Division I and compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football. In football, the Rams play in the Patriot League of NCAA...
| W 77–66
| Moore – 22
| Allen – 14
| Allen/Moore/Wyatt – 4
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,858)
| 18–5
(8–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 24
| February 12
| Dayton
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
The Dayton Flyers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Dayton. They are known for a rivalry with Xavier University, playing for the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy each year.-History:The...
| W 75–63
| Moore – 26
| Moore/Eric – 9
| Fernandez – 9
| University of Dayton Arena
University of Dayton Arena
University of Dayton Arena is a 13,455-seat multi-purpose arena in Dayton, Ohio. The arena opened in 1969. It is home to the University of Dayton Flyers basketball teams....
, Dayton, OH (13,117)
| 19–5
(9–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 25
| February 17
| Richmond
2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represented the University of Richmond in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball during the 2010–11 season...
| W 73–53
| Moore – 24
| Allen/Jefferson – 7
| Allen – 4
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (6,078)
| 20–5
(10–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 26
| February 20
| Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball
The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through...
| W 66–52
| Moore – 17
| Allen – 12
| Fernandez – 6
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (10,206)
| 21–5
(11–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 27
| February 23
| #1 Duke
2010–11 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Returning as head coach was Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. The team played its home games at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina and are members of the...
| L 78–61
| Allen – 17
| Allen – 13
| Jefferson – 6
| Cameron Indoor Stadium
Cameron Indoor Stadium
Cameron Indoor Stadium is an indoor arena located on the West Campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. It is home to the Duke Blue Devils men's and women's basketball teams, the women's volleyball team, and the men's wrestling team....
, Durham, NC (9,314)
| 21–6
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 28
| February 26
| George Washington
George Washington Colonials men's basketball
The George Washington Colonials Basketball team represents The George Washington University in Washington, DC. It plays its home games in the Charles E. Smith Center, which is also shared with other George Washington Colonials athletic programs. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic...
| W 57–41
| Allen – 19
| Allen – 16
| Moore – 5
| Charles E. Smith Athletic Center
Charles E. Smith Athletic Center
The Charles E. Smith Athletic Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in Washington D.C.. It is home to the George Washington University Colonials men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the university's swimming, water polo, gymnastics, and volleyball teams...
, Washington, DC (3,532)
| 22–6
(12–2)
|-
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 29
| March 2
| UMass
| W 73–67 (OT)
| Fernandez – 19
| Allen – 18
| Moore – 7
| Mullins Center
Mullins Center
The William D. Mullins Memorial Center, also known as the Mullins Center, is a 10,600 seat multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts, in Amherst, Massachusetts. The Mullins Center is the home of UMass Minutemen Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, and Men's Ice...
, Amherst, MA (3,641)
| 23–6
(13–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 30
| March 5
| La Salle
La Salle Explorers men's basketball
The La Salle Explorers Men's Basketball Team is the college basketball program representing La Salle University.-History:The program has been rated the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia.La Salle...
| W 90–82
| Allen – 24
| Allen – 11
| Fernandez – 7
| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (8,154)
| 24–6
(14–2)
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 31
| March 11
| La Salle
La Salle Explorers men's basketball
The La Salle Explorers Men's Basketball Team is the college basketball program representing La Salle University.-History:The program has been rated the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia.La Salle...
| W 96–76
| Moore – 23
| Allen – 12
| Allen – 6
| Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall, formally known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is an arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States...
, Atlantic City, NJ
| 25–6
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 32
| March 12
| Richmond
2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represented the University of Richmond in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball during the 2010–11 season...
| L 58–54
| Wyatt – 15
| Allen – 10
| Fernandez – 10
| Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall, formally known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is an arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States...
, Atlantic City, NJ (8,285)
| 25–7
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"
| 33
| March 17
| (10 Seed) Penn State
2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team represented Pennsylvania State University. Head Coach Ed DeChellis was in his eighth season with the team...
| W 66–64
| Moore/Fernandez – 23
| Allen – 11
| Allen/Fernandez – 3
| McKale Center
McKale Center
McKale Memorial Center is an athletic arena located at 1756 E University Blvd on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. It is primarily used for basketball, but also features state-of-the-art physical training and therapy facilities. Its construction is marked with a large...
, Tucson, AZ
| 26–7
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 34
| March 19
| (2 Seed) San Diego State
2010–11 San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team
The 2010–11 San Diego State men's basketball team represented San Diego State University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. It was their 12th season in the Mountain West Conference. This was head coach Steve Fisher's twelfth season at San Diego State...
| L 71–64 (2OT)
| Moore – 17
| Jefferson – 12
| Wyatt – 4
| McKale Center, Tucson, AZ (11,127)
| 26–8
|-
! colspan="2" | 2010–11 team schedule
|}
Preconference season
Temple Owls started their season with a 62–56 home win against Seton Hall PiratesSeton Hall Pirates men's basketball
The Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball program is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey...
on November 12. Seton Hall last led with 8:15 in the first half, off a Herb Pope jump shot to made the score 20–17. The Owls went on a 17–0 run to close the half. They led by up to 16 with 4 minutes and 16seconds left in the game, but Seton Hall scored the next 12 points to cut their deficit to four. Despite retaining most of their players from the 2009-2010 season, when they were the eighth-highest scoring team in Division I at 80.1 points per game, Seton Hall was held to 30 percent shooting by Temple Owls' defense. Juan Fernandez
Juan Fernández (basketball)
Juan Manuel "Lobito" Fernández is an Argentine college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. His father, Gustavo, was a point guard for a number of professional basketball teams in Argentina...
led Temple Owls with 12 points, and Rahlir Jefferson recorded his first double-double at 10 points and 10 rebounds. Owls player Lavoy Allen
Lavoy Allen
-Freshman:Coming into his freshman season, Allen was selected to the Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team. He was seen as an answer for Temple's rebounding and interior scoring struggles from the previous 12-18 season. In his first college basketball game, Allen scored eight points and grabbed...
sat out much of the game with foul trouble. The Owls won their next game against Toledo
Toledo Rockets men's basketball
The Toledo Rockets team is the basketball team that represent the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1980. Stan Joplin was released from his duties as...
82–49. All five starters scored above nine, and Micheal Eric was the highest scorer, with 14 points.
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Owls traveled to Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Lake Buena Vista is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is mostly known for being home to the Walt Disney World Resort. It is one of two Florida municipalities controlled by The Walt Disney Company, the other being Bay Lake....
to participate in the Old Spice Classic
Old Spice Classic
The Old Spice Classic is an annual college basketball tournament played over Thanksgiving weekend. The inaugural tournament was held November, 23, 24, and 26, 2006. The tournament is played at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. In the current format, the...
. Temple Owls suffered their first loss of the season on November 25, falling to California 57–50. The Golden Bears went on a 16–1 run late in the second half to seal a victory. The next day, Temple Owls recovered to beat Georgia
2010–11 Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the University of Georgia during the college basketball season of 2010–2011. The team's head coach was Mark Fox, in his second season at UGA. They played their home games at Stegeman Coliseum and are members of the Southeastern Conference...
65–58. Scootie Randall had a career-high 18 points for the Owls, including 15 in the first half. Rahlir Jefferson's converted a three-point play with 41.4 seconds left, securing a win for Temple Owls. In the Old Spice Classic consolation game, Temple Owls lost to Texas A&M
2010–11 Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team represented Texas A&M University in the 2010-11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Mark Turgeon returned for his fourth year as coach of the Aggies after renegotiating his contract to stay in College Station. The team played its home games in...
54–51. Texas A&M took a 51–50 lead when B.J. Holmes scored with 18.5 seconds left. Juan Fernandez then missed an open jumper that would have given Temple Owls the lead. "We've got to shoot the ball better. Our defense is pretty solid. We've got a chance to be a good basketball team," said Temple Owls' coach Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. He succeeded John Chaney in 2006.- Coaching career :...
after the game.
The team's next challenge was the Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball
The Central Michigan Chippewas team is the basketball team that represent Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2003...
, which Temple Owls handled 65–53. The Owls were losing 31–41 with 16:35 left in the game, but then scored the next eight points. Temple Owls permanently took the lead off a Lavoy Allen layup with 9:30 remaining. Juan Fernandez notched 18 points led the Owls, and Allen had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. In the teams' first meeting since 2006, Temple Owls knocked off Maryland
2010–11 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represented the University of Maryland in the 2010–11 college basketball season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference . The team was led by 22nd-year head coach Gary Williams and played their home games at the Concast Center...
63–61. Despite trailing by 15 at halftime, Maryland staged a comeback led by Terrell Stoglin
Terrell Stoglin
Terrell Stoglin is an American college basketball player. He is currently the starting point guard for the University of Maryland.-Early life:...
, who had 12 of his 16 points in the second half. James Padgett dunked with 1:49 left to tie the game at 56. Afterwards, Lavoy Allen completed a three-point play, and Khaliff Wyatt stole a Dino Gregory pass to put Temple Owls in the lead permanently. The Owls outrebounded the Terrapins 42–32, and Ramone Moore
Ramone Moore
Ramone Moore, Jr. is an American college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. He attended South Philadelphia High School, where he was coached by George Anderson. Moore led the Philadelphia Public League in scoring as a senior and earned...
scored 16 points, leading the team.
On December 9, Temple Owls matched up against Georgetown
2010–11 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University in the 2010–2011 NCAA Division I basketball season. In November, the team played in and won the Charleston Classic tournament. During the February 23 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, senior Chris Wright...
. Fran Dunphy earned his 400th career victory, as his Owls upset the tenth-ranked Hoyas 68–65. At their first home game in almost a month, Temple Owls took an early 6–0 lead and did not trail the entire game. They led by 11 in the first half, and a backdoor cut to Ramone Moore put the Owls up 39–32 at the break. The Hoyas manage to tie the game at 56 when Chris Wright sunk a pair of free throws. A three-pointer from Moore and a putback shot from Rahlir Jefferson enabled Temple Owls to take a 61–56 lead. A hook shot by Georgetown's Julian Vaughn cut the Hoya deficit to one with less than a minute remaining, but Hollis Thompson missed a layup that would have given the Hoyas the lead. Jefferson grabbed the rebound and then netted two foul shots, and a last-second halfcourt shot by Austin Freeman
Austin Freeman
Austin Freeman is an American professional basketball player. He is a former college basketball guard with the Georgetown University Hoyas men's basketball team.-Career:...
went over the backboard. Temple Owls' fans rushed the court after the buzzer, as Georgetown suffered their first loss of the year. Moore shot 12-for-18 from the floor for a career-high 30 points. Dunphy congratulated his team's defensive effort, holding the Hoyas to 44 percent shooting, and said, "it's all about these guys. They're all great players and great people."
The Owls then defeated three Mid-American Conference
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
teams: Akron
Akron Zips men's basketball
The Akron Zips Men's Basketball team represents the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. The team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference East division. The team first played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1986 when Bob Huggins was their coach. The Zips are currently...
, Northern Illinois, and Ohio
Ohio Bobcats men's basketball
The Ohio Bobcats men’s basketball team is an intercollegiate varsity sports program of Ohio University. The team represents the university as a member of the Mid-American Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, playing at the Division 1 level...
. On December 12, behind Micheal Eric's 16 points, Temple Owls routed Akron 82–47. At halftime, the Owls led 40–15 after shooting 63 percent in the first half. Temple Owls shot 53.4 percent from the field in an 84–74 win over Northern Illinois. Lavoy Allen had 22 points and Ramone Moore had 21 in the contest. Rahlir Jefferson's career-high 18 points led Temple Owls past Ohio 76–65 for the Owls' sixth consecutive victory.
When Temple Owls squared off against #7 Villanova
2010–11 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. Villanova was led by head coach Jay Wright. The Wildcats participated in the Big East Conference and played their home games at The Pavilion with some select home games...
on December 30, it marked the first time since 1988 that two Philadelphia Big Five teams ranked in the Associated Press
Associated Press
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poll met. The Owls held star guard Corey Fisher
Corey Fisher
Anthony Guy Corey Fisher is an American professional basketball player. A point guard, he attended Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Fisher decided on Villanova due to its combination of athletics and academics. Fisher played high school basketball for St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New...
to five points, but his backcourt mates Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes is an American basketball player, formerly for Villanova University, best known for his three-point shooting. , he's under contract with Bundesliga club BBC Bayreuth.-High school:...
and Maalik Wayns
Maalik Wayns
Maalik Wayns is an American college basketball point guard who attends Villanova University near his home town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wayns played high school basketball for Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, where he was a Parade All-American as well as a McDonald's All-American...
tallied 24 and 21 points, respectively, to give Villanova a 78–74 victory. The game was back-and-forth all night, and Temple Owls held a 40–39 lead at the break. Villanova built a 10-point lead in the second half, but the Owls went on a 13–0 run to take a three point lead. With 2.3 seconds left, Lavoy Allen hit a three to cut the Wildcats' lead to 76–74, but Wayns sealed the win with a pair of free throws. Allen scored 22 for Temple Owls, and Juan Fernandez had 20 points.
Conference season
To begin the conference season, the Owls won against FordhamFordham Rams
The 22 Fordham University varsity sports teams are known as the Fordham Rams. Their colors are maroon and white. The Fordham Rams are members of NCAA Division I and compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football. In football, the Rams play in the Patriot League of NCAA...
70–51 at the IZOD Center. Fordham last won a conference game on January 28, 2009, but Temple Owls had a 27–22 deficit in the first half. However, a balanced offensive attack, led by Juan Fernandez and Ramone Moore's 15 points each, helped Temple Owls to take the lead. Michael Eric scored his first collegiate double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Lavoy Allen was the fourth starter to score in double figures, with 12 points. On January 6, starting point guard Juan Fernandez bruised his knee in practice and missed the January 9 game against Saint Louis
2010–11 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team schedule was released in early August 2010. Rick Majerus is in his 4th season coaching the Bilikens. They finished 11-5 in Atlantic 10 Conference and 23-13 overall last season. They will play in the Cancun Governor's Cup.-Roster:...
. Despite shooting 30.6 percent from the field, the Owls won 57–53 behind Ramone Moore's 15 points. Temple Owls was behind 41–32 with 10:13 remaining, then went on an 11–2 run. Moore scored five consecutive points to break a tie at 49, giving the Owls a lead. The Billikens missed all seven three-point shots against the Temple Owls defense. Fernandez also missed the January 12 game against St. Bonaventure, but the Owls defeated the Bonnies nonetheless, 83–55. Ramone Moore led all five starters in double-digit scoring with 19 points. The team shot 30 of 59 from the field and 9 for 21 from three-point land.
Temple Owls' first loss in conference play was 78–66 against Duquesne Dukes
Duquesne Dukes men's basketball
The Duquesne Dukes represent Duquesne University in college basketball. The team, which started in 1914, has only ever played in NCAA Division I and has had five appearances in the NCAA Tournament...
, despite the return of Juan Fernandez. The Owls began the game by trailing 22–2, missing their first 14 shots. Temple Owls scored their first field goal
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...
at the 8:18 mark of the first half, and shot 17 percent in the first half. Duquesne shot 67 percent in the first half en route to a 40–23 halftime lead. In the second half, the Owls scored the first six points, but the Dukes went on an 8–2 run from which Temple Owls could not recover. Ramone Moore contributed 18 points to lead the Owls. Temple Owls recovered with a 75–56 out-of-conference win against Philadelphia Big Five team Penn. Khalif Wyatt scored a career-best 27 points, Ramone Moore added 12 points and Lavoy Allen scored 10 points and six blocks.
Xavier
2010–11 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. This was head coach Chris Mack's second season at Xavier. The Musketeers competed in the Atlantic 10 Conference and played their home games at the Cintas Center...
defeated Temple Owls 88–77 on January 22, extending their in-conference home-court winning streak to 35, surpassing Temple Owls' 34-game in-conference consecutive home victories for the longest in Atlantic 10 history. Former Xavier player Brian Grant
Brian Grant
Brian Wade Grant is a retired American basketball player. He played the power forward and center positions for five teams during 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He was known for his tenacious rebounding and blue-collar defense...
had his jersey retired at halftime, and the team wore throwback uniforms in his honor. Grant gave the Musketeers a pep talk prior to the game, and Xavier opened an early 16–8 lead. Scootie Randall scored Temple Owls' first 10 points, hitting five out of his first six shots. The Owls took their only lead of the half 29–28 off of a three by Randall. In the second half, the teams traded baskets before Xavier went on a 10–0 run. Randall led Temple Owls on an 11–1 run to tie the game at 66, knocking down two fastbreak
Fastbreak
Fast break is an offensive strategy in basketball. In a fast break, a team attempts to move the ball up court and into scoring position as quickly as possible, so that the defense is outnumbered and does not have time to set up. There are various styles of the fast break and the fast break attack...
layups and a three-point shot, and finished with a career-high 28 points. The Owls took their final lead 69–68 off a Khalif Wyatt three-pointer with 5:30 to go. Afterwards Tu Holloway
Tu Holloway
Terrell "Tu" Holloway is an American college basketball player. Holloway, a 6'0 point guard for the Xavier Musketeers, is the reigning Atlantic 10 Conference player of the year and was named to several All-America teams as a junior in 2010–11.Holloway spent three years at Hempstead High School in...
hit a scoop shot and Mark Lyons had a layup and a steal to give Xavier a 75–69 advantage that they maintained. Holloway scored 21 points and Lyons 19 to score the most points against Temple Owls in the season.
Khalif Wyatt, who replaced Juan Fernandez after Fernandez had continuing knee problems, was key in Temple Owls' 76–67 win over Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers men's basketball
The Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team represents UNC Charlotte in the Atlantic 10 Conference.-Coaches:-Coaching staff:-Professional Players:The following Charlotte basketball players appeared in at least one game in the NBA:*Cedric Ball...
. He scored 17 points, collected six dimes
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
, and grabbed six rebounds. Ramone Moore added 16 points, Lavoy Allen recorded a double-double (15 points and 11 rebounds), and Scootie Randall contributed 14 points. On January 29, Temple Owls defeated city rival Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball
The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through...
72–54. Scootie Randall led Temple with 17 points. In their next game, Temple Owls won against La Salle
La Salle Explorers men's basketball
The La Salle Explorers Men's Basketball Team is the college basketball program representing La Salle University.-History:The program has been rated the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia.La Salle...
by 71–67. The Owls had a 61–47 lead with 3:17 left, but Aaric Murray led a late Explorers comeback as he connected on two three-point shots. Khalif Wyatt scored 18 points for the Owls.
The Owls defeated Rhode Island
Rhode Island Rams men's basketball
The Rhode Island Rams men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Rhode Island. The team is currently coached by Jim Baron, who is in his 10th year...
80–67 on February 5. Scootie Randall scored 27 points as Temple Owls shot 53.2 percent from the field. Against Fordham
Fordham Rams
The 22 Fordham University varsity sports teams are known as the Fordham Rams. Their colors are maroon and white. The Fordham Rams are members of NCAA Division I and compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football. In football, the Rams play in the Patriot League of NCAA...
, Temple Owls' 25-point lead was cut to three before winning 77–66. Brandon Frazier of the Rams drained a three-pointer with 13:17 left to trail 53–50, but they would get no closer. Ramone Moore scored 22 points to lead the Owls. Lavoy Allen left the game in the second half with an injury to his right ankle. Allen missed the following game against Dayton
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
The Dayton Flyers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Dayton. They are known for a rivalry with Xavier University, playing for the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy each year.-History:The...
, but Temple Owls managed a 75–63 victory nonetheless, sparked by Ramone Moore's 26 points. Temple Owls missed their first seven shots, allowing Dayton to stay in the game. However, Moore hit a three-pointer to start an 11–2 run to put the Owls ahead 18–12. Their defense held Dayton to 37 percent shooting, and Temple Owls maintained their lead. After the game, Dayton coach Brian Gregory said: "...they're [Temple Owls] one of the best passing teams not just in the league, but in the country."
Before the game against Richmond
2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represented the University of Richmond in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball during the 2010–11 season...
, Temple Owls announced that starting center Micheal Eric was unavailable for the season with a right patella injury. Lavoy Allen returned and Temple Owls ended the Spiders' eight game road winning streak, scoring 73–53. Ramone Moore scored 24 points. Juan Fernandez registered 20 points off of 9–10 shooting. Temple Owls controlled the game with a 16–0 run in the second half and shot 56 percent on the game. Lavoy Allen became Temple Owls' all-time leading rebounder in a 66–52 rout of Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball
The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through...
. Allen snatched 12 boards to surpass Temple Owls radio analyst Johnny Baum
Johnny Baum
John "Jumpin' Johnny" Baum is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the Temple University....
's career 1,042 rebounds. Ramone Moore's 17 points led the team, and Allen scored 14 points to go along with his milestone rebounds. Temple Owls' forward Scootie Randall was unavailable, having a foot injury. The Owls traveled to Cameron Indoor Stadium
Cameron Indoor Stadium
Cameron Indoor Stadium is an indoor arena located on the West Campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. It is home to the Duke Blue Devils men's and women's basketball teams, the women's volleyball team, and the men's wrestling team....
to play against top-ranked Duke
2010–11 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Returning as head coach was Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. The team played its home games at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina and are members of the...
in a nonconference game. Temple Owls lost to the Blue Devils 78–61, as Kyle Singler
Kyle Singler
Kyle Edward Singler is a professional basketball player for the Real Madrid in Spain. He was a four-year starter for the Duke men's basketball team and was instrumental in their 2010 NCAA Championship run, earning MVP of the Final Four.-High school:Singler attended South Medford High School and...
led Duke with 28 points. Lavoy Allen scored 17 points and had 13 rebounds for Temple Owls, but Duke increased their lead against the Owls with a second half run.
Temple Owls missed 16 of their first 18 shots against George Washington
George Washington Colonials men's basketball
The George Washington Colonials Basketball team represents The George Washington University in Washington, DC. It plays its home games in the Charles E. Smith Center, which is also shared with other George Washington Colonials athletic programs. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic...
, trailing by 20–8. Lavoy Allen then took control of the team, scoring 10 consecutive points; at halftime the core was 26–23. In the second half, the Temple Owls defense held the Colonials to two points over the last 11:22, and Temple Owls won 57–41. Allen contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Khalif Wyatt scored 14 points. Juan Fernandez's 19 points helped Temple Owls defeat UMass 73–67, in the Owls' first overtime game. Down four at halftime, Temple Owls tied the game at 65 with 48 seconds left off a free throw by Ramone Moore. Fernandez had a chance to win the game in regulation, but his layup with 1 second left was blocked by UMass's Sampson Carter. In overtime, T.J. DiLeo hit a layup with 4:20 remaining that gave Temple Owls the lead. In Temple Owls' regular season finale, the team earned a 90–82 win against La Salle
La Salle Explorers men's basketball
The La Salle Explorers Men's Basketball Team is the college basketball program representing La Salle University.-History:The program has been rated the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia.La Salle...
, behind Lavoy Allen's career-high 24 points.
Postseason
In the 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played initially at campus sites for the opening round on March 8, 2011 and subsequently at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 11 through March 13, 2011. It was the fifth consecutive year that the tournament is hosted in...
, Temple Owls received a two seed by virtue of a 14–2 conference record and earned a bye
Bye (sports)
A bye, in sports and other competitive activities, most commonly refers to the practice of allowing a player or team to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing...
into the quarterfinals. Due to La Salle
La Salle Explorers men's basketball
The La Salle Explorers Men's Basketball Team is the college basketball program representing La Salle University.-History:The program has been rated the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia.La Salle...
beating St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are the varsity intercollegiate athletic programs of St. Bonaventure University, based in Allegany, New York, USA. The school sponsors 14 athletic programs , all of which compete in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic 10 Conference, of which it has been a member since 1979. ...
in the first round, Temple Owls was matched up with La Salle. The Owls won the game 96–76, posting their most points of the season in the process. Five players scored more than nine, and Ramone Moore led the charge with 23 points. Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson (basketball)
Kevin Anderson is an American basketball player, who played in college for the University of Richmond basketball team. Anderson is the 38th player in Richmond history to surpass 1,000 points and only the 12th player to accomplish that feat in his junior year...
of Richmond
2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represented the University of Richmond in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball during the 2010–11 season...
scored 22, defeating the Owls in the semifinals 58–54 and ending Temple Owls' ten-game winning streak at Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall, formally known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is an arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States...
. Ramone Moore hit a layup to push the Owls ahead 54–53 with five minutes left. Richmond grabbed the lead 55–54 at the 3:48 mark as Justin Harper
Justin Harper (basketball)
Justin Harper is a basketball player for the Orlando Magic. He played college basketball for the University of Richmond.As a senior he was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, along with teammate Kevin Anderson...
scored off a putback. Harper finished the game with 18 points and nine rebounds, and was involved in a controversial end-of-game play. With 30 seconds left, Khalif Wyatt attempted a 3-pointer and Harper came down on him, but no call was made. Wyatt proceeded to foul Harper, who hit the deciding free throws. Wyatt had 15 points, while Lavoy Allen added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Juan Fernandez made only 3 of his 17 field goal attempts.
On Selection Sunday, Temple Owls received a seven seed and was due to face Penn State
2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team represented Pennsylvania State University. Head Coach Ed DeChellis was in his eighth season with the team...
in the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....
on March 17 at the McKale Center
McKale Center
McKale Memorial Center is an athletic arena located at 1756 E University Blvd on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. It is primarily used for basketball, but also features state-of-the-art physical training and therapy facilities. Its construction is marked with a large...
in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
. The two teams had played each other in a scrimmage in the preseason. They had also met in the 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2001 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 13, 2001 with the play-in game, and ended with the championship game on April 2 in...
when the Owls earned a 84–72 victory in the Sweet Sixteen. Coming into the game, Fran Dunphy had a NCAA tournament record 11-game losing streak, at Penn and Temple Owls. "I probably think about it less than others do," said Dunphy, "but you think about it. I would be lying if I said I didn't. But I'm so thrilled for these kids and so thrilled to be in the tournament. We've had a nice run – this particular group, four straight years of going to the NCAA tournament is pretty special."
Scootie Randall returned to the Owls and earned the start, although he only played for six minutes and did not score. The game began with hot shooting by Penn State's Talor Battle
Talor Battle
Talor Battle is an American basketball player for Cholet Basket in France. In college he played for Penn State Nittany Lions men's basketball team...
, who drained three of his first four threes to put the Nittany Lions up 20–11. A 17-point first half by Juan Fernandez helped Temple Owls take a 35–33 lead at halftime. Jeff Brooks, a starting forward for the Nittany Lions, dislocated his right shoulder a minute into the half and sat out the rest of the game. In the second half, there were ten lead changes, and neither team lead by more than four points. Ramone Moore's 15 foot shot with 1:10 remaining pulled the Owls ahead 62–61. In Penn State's ensuing possession, Battle took the ball to the hoop but was blocked by Rahlir Jefferson, and Temple Owls took possession. Fernandez was fouled, and his pair of free throws with 28 seconds left extended the Owl lead to 64–61. With the clock at 12.2, Battle hit a three pointer from beyond the NBA line to tie the game at 64-64. Fran Dunphy called a timeout, and Khalif Wyatt advised Dunphy to draw up a play for Fernandez. Fernandez was double-teamed and was forced to take an off-balance 18-footer. The ball fell through the hoop with four seconds remaining, and Temple Owls won 66–64. Fernandez and Moore finished with 23 points, a season high for Fernandez.
Temple Owls' season ended on March 19 with a 71–64 loss to second-seeded San Diego State
2010–11 San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team
The 2010–11 San Diego State men's basketball team represented San Diego State University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. It was their 12th season in the Mountain West Conference. This was head coach Steve Fisher's twelfth season at San Diego State...
in double overtime. The Aztecs took an 11-point lead in the first half, but Temple Owls recovered. Off a turnover, Lavoy Allen made a seven-footer to tie the game at 54 with 51 seconds left in the second half. Chase Tapley of San Diego State missed a baseline shot at the end of regulation, and the game went into overtime. At the beginning of the first overtime period, Juan Fernandez hit a three-pointer to give the Owls a 57–54 lead. Malcolm Thomas responded with a three-point play to tie the game at 61. Thomas could not hit a shot and the game went into a second overtime. With SDSU maintaining a 69–64 lead, Aztec star Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard is an American professional basketball small forward with the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. In 2009 as a senior at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, California, he was named Mr...
stole the ball from Khalif Wyatt and his uncontested dunk assured his team's victory. Ramone Moore had 17 points, and Allen had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his final game as a Temple Owl.
Statistics
The team posted the following statistics:| Name | GP | MIN | MPG | FG Field goal (basketball) In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,... |
FGA | FG% | 3FG | 3FGA | 3FG% | FT Free throw In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team... |
FTA | FT% | OR | DR | RB Rebound (basketball) A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made... |
RPG | AST Assist (basketball) In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist... |
APG | TO Turnover (basketball) In basketball, a turnover occurs when a player from one team gives possession to a member of the opposing team by losing the ball. This can result from the ball being stolen, the player making mistakes such as stepping out or throwing the ball out of bounds, or committing a violation or committing... |
TPG | STL Steal (basketball) In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player... |
SPG | BLK | BPG | PTS Point (basketball) Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws .... |
PPG |
| Ramone Moore | 34 | 1151 | 33.9 | 178 | 398 | .447 | 41 | 107 | .383 | 120 | 151 | .795 | 25 | 118 | 143 | 4.2 | 105 | 3.1 | 82 | 2.4 | 40 | 1.2 | 8 | 0.2 | 517 | 15.2 |
| Lavoy Allen | 33 | 1120 | 33.9 | 154 | 321 | .480 | 5 | 17 | .294 | 69 | 99 | .697 | 88 | 195 | 283 | 8.6 | 75 | 2.3 | 54 | 1.6 | 23 | 0.7 | 61 | 1.8 | 382 | 11.6 |
| Juan Fernandez | 30 | 953 | 31.8 | 114 | 321 | .355 | 50 | 150 | .333 | 58 | 72 | .896 | 12 | 76 | 88 | 2.9 | 117 | 3.9 | 64 | 2.1 | 23 | 0.8 | 2 | 0.1 | 336 | 11.2 |
| Scootie Randall | 27 | 817 | 30.3 | 109 | 220 | .495 | 45 | 122 | .369 | 26 | 39 | .667 | 45 | 82 | 127 | 4.7 | 37 | 1.4 | 21 | 0.8 | 27 | 1.0 | 6 | 0.2 | 289 | 10.7 |
| Khalif Wyatt | 34 | 704 | 20.7 | 109 | 233 | .468 | 48 | 114 | .421 | 77 | 101 | .762 | 17 | 58 | 75 | 2.2 | 57 | 1.7 | 44 | 1.3 | 45 | 1.3 | 7 | 0.2 | 343 | 10.1 |
| Micheal Eric | 24 | 479 | 20.0 | 74 | 151 | .490 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 22 | 45 | .489 | 49 | 93 | 142 | 5.9 | 24 | 1.0 | 25 | 1.0 | 9 | 0.4 | 38 | 1.6 | 170 | 7.1 |
| Rahlir Jefferson | 34 | 897 | 26.4 | 71 | 136 | .522 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 49 | 88 | .557 | 75 | 105 | 180 | 5.3 | 56 | 1.6 | 45 | 1.3 | 35 | 1.0 | 30 | 0.9 | 191 | 5.6 |
| Aaron Brown | 29 | 287 | 9.9 | 30 | 85 | .353 | 11 | 41 | .268 | 24 | 38 | .632 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 1.0 | 12 | 0.4 | 10 | 0.3 | 7 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 95 | 3.3 |
| T.J. DiLeo | 33 | 430 | 13.0 | 27 | 70 | .386 | 5 | 28 | .179 | 12 | 21 | .571 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 1.2 | 27 | 0.8 | 18 | 0.5 | 22 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.1 | 71 | 2.2 |
| Jake Godino | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 | 5 | .400 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Dutch Gaitley | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
Rankings
| Poll | Pre | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 | Wk 15 | Wk 16 | Wk 17 | Wk 18 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP | 22 | 21 | 21 | 36T | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 33T | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | N/A | |
| Coaches | 22 | 20 | 20 | 36T | 33T | 31T | 32 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
| ESPN.com Power Rankings | 26 | N/A | N/A | 28 | 31 | 28T | 28 | 17 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 30 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Awards and honors
Lavoy Allen- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 First Team
- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Defensive Team
- Preseason John R. Wooden AwardJohn R. Wooden AwardThe John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award and recognizes the All–America Teams.The awards, given by the Los...
Watchlist - Preseason Naismith College Player of the YearNaismith College Player of the YearThe Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
Watchlist - December 6, 2010 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week
- February 28, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week
- March 6, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week
- All-Atlantic 10 First Team
- All-Atlantic 10 Defensive Team
- Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Year
- All-Philadelphia Big Five First Team
Juan Fernandez
- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Second Team
- Bob Cousy AwardBob Cousy AwardThe Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford is an annual basketball award given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the top men's collegiate point guard. It is named after six-time National Basketball Association champion Bob Cousy, who played point guard for the Boston Celtics...
Watchlist - All-Atlantic 10 Third Team
- All-Atlantic 10 Academic Team
- All-Philadelphia Big Five Second Team
Ramone Moore
- All-Atlantic 10 Second Team
- National Association of Basketball CoachesNational Association of Basketball CoachesThe National Association of Basketball Coaches , headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American organization of college men's basketball coaches...
District 4 Second Team - All-Philadelphia Big Five First Team
Scootie Randall
- February 7, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week
- All-Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention
- Chris Daniels Most Improved Player of the Year
Khalif Wyatt
- Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year
NBA Draft
In the 2011 NBA Draft2011 NBA Draft
The 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
, the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
drafted Lavoy Allen in the second round with the 50th pick on June 23. Allen became the 32nd Temple player to be drafted and the first since the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
selected Mardy Collins
Mardy Collins
Maurice Rodney "Mardy" Collins is an American professional basketball player. He completed his college basketball career at Temple University, and was drafted by the New York Knicks with the 29th pick of the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft.-High school:Collins attended Simon Gratz High School in...
with the 29th pick in 2006. "I am very happy for him," said coach Fran Dunphy. "He accomplished so much as a college basketball player. It is a great reward to be drafted, and to go to the Sixers is icing on the cake."