2011–12 Temple Owls men's basketball team
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The 2011–12 Temple Owls men's basketball team will represent Temple University
in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
. The team will play their home games at the Liacouras Center
, which has a capacity of 10,206. They are in their 30th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. In their previous season
, Temple compiled a record of 26–8 and reached the NCAA Tournament
. The team returned four starters from the previous season, but lost power forward Lavoy Allen
to graduation. He was replaced by incoming recruit Will Cummings and transfer Dalton Pepper.
, which has a capacity of 10,206. In the previous season
, the Owls went 14–2 in Atlantic 10 play, earning a two seed in the 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
, where they lost in the semifinals to Richmond
. The team earned at 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 snapped coach Fran Dunphy
's 11-game losing streak in the NCAA Tournament, the longest on record. Temple's season ended with a double overtime loss to San Diego State
in the round of 32 as the Owls compiled a record of 26–8.
Temple lost starting power forward Lavoy Allen
to graduation. As a senior, Allen placed third on the team in scoring with 11.6 points per game and led the team in rebounding with 8.6 rebounds per game. He was a three-time All-Atlantic 10 Defensive Team honoree and a two-time All-Atlantic 10 First Team selection. He finished his career as the school's all-time leading rebounder with 1,147 boards and ranks 24th on the career scoring list with 1,421 points. In the 2011 NBA Draft
, Allen was selected with the 50th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
. Reserve center Dutch Gaitley also graduated. After redshirting the 2010–11 season with foot injuries, forward Craig Williams transferred to Texas Christian University
and was eligible to compete immediately.
Temple assistant Matt Langel
accepted the Colgate
head coaching job on April 28, 2011. Langel had coached at Temple since Fran Dunphy was hired in 2006. Langel was responsible for recruiting Juan Fernandez to Temple, once driving ten hours in a compact car to find him. He was replaced by Boston University
assistant Dwayne Killings. Killings served as assistant director of basketball operations at Temple from 2006 to 2009. In his only season at Boston University, Killings helped the team win the 2011 America East Men's Basketball Tournament
and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
On October 13, 2011. Temple was predicted to finish second in the Atlantic 10 behind Xavier
and received four first-place votes. Ramone Moore
and Juan Fernandez were Preseason First Team All-Conference selections, Scootie Randall was a Preseason Third Team All-Conference selection, and Anthony Lee was a Preseason All-Rookie Team selection. Jeff Goodman of CBS Sports named Temple Owls the second best team in the Atlantic 10 and highlighted the development of Michael Eric and Anthony Lee as factors for a successful season.
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.
In addition to Temple's recruiting class, the Owls signed transfer Dalton Pepper from West Virginia
. Due to NCAA rules, he will be forced to sit out the 2011–12 season as a redshirt and will have two years of eligibility remaining. In his career at Pennsbury High School
, Pepper scored a school-record 2,207 points, grabbed 962 rebounds, and garnered 2009 Pennsylvania Big School Player of the Year recognition from the Associated Press
. In 62 games with the Mountaineers, Pepper averaged 3.5 points and 10.1 minutes per game and helped West Virginia reach the 2010 Final Four.
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| November 14
| Penn
| W 73–67 (OT)
| Juan Fernandez – 19
| Micheal Eric – 10
| Juan Fernandez – 5
| The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA
| 1–0
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| 2
| November 17
| Western Michigan
| W 69–55
| Ramone Moore – 15
| Eric – 15
| Fernandez – 6
| José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
, San Juan, PR
| 2–0
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| 3
| November 18
| Purdue
| L 85–77
| Moore – 27
| Eric – 8
| Moore/Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson/T.J. DiLeo – 3
| José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, PR
| 2–1
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| 4
| November 20
| Wichita State
| W 78–74 (OT)
| Moore – 23
| Eric – 12
| Khalif Wyatt – 4
| José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, PR
| 3–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6"
| 5
| November 27
| Bowling Green
| L 67–64
| Wyatt – 19
| Anthony Lee – 9
| Wyatt/Moore – 4
| Stroh Center
, Bowling Green, OH
| 3–2
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| December 3
| Central Michigan
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| Liacouras Center
, Philadelphia, PA
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| December 7
| Toledo
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| Savage Arena, Toledo, OH
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| December 10
| Villanova
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| December 17
| Texas
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| Frank Erwin Center
, Austin, TX
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| December 19
| Rice
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| Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston, TX
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| December 28
| Buffalo
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| December 30
| Buffalo
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| Bob Carpenter Center
, Newark, DE
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| January 4
| Duke
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| Wells Fargo Center
, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 7
| Dayton
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 11
| Saint Louis
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| Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO
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| January 14
| Richmond
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| Robins Center
, Richmond, VA
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| January 18
| La Salle
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 21
| Maryland
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| The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 25
| Charlotte
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| Dale F. Halton Arena
, Charlotte, NC
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| January 28
| Saint Joseph's
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 1
| Fordham
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 4
| Rhode Island
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| Ryan Center
, Kingston, RI
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| February 8
| George Washington
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 11
| Xavier
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 15
| St. Bonaventure
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| Reilly Center
, Olean, NY
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| February 18
| Duquesne
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 22
| La Salle
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| Tom Gola Arena
, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 25
| Saint Joseph's
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| Hagan Arena
, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 29
| UMass
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| March 3
| Fordham
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| Rose Hill Gymnasium, Bronx, NY
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| March 6
| opponent TBD (Atlantic 10 Tournament)
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| Boardwalk Hall
, Atlantic City, NJ
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! colspan="2" | 2011–12 team schedule
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's 19 points, Temple began their season with a 73–67 overtime victory over Penn on November 14, 2011.
Ramone Moore
Scootie Randall
Anthony Lee
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 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 7, 2011 with the and will end with the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 2, 2011 at Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans...
. The team will play 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. They are in their 30th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. In their previous season
2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team 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...
, Temple compiled a record of 26–8 and reached the NCAA 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....
. The team returned four starters from the previous season, but lost power forward 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...
to graduation. He was replaced by incoming recruit Will Cummings and transfer Dalton Pepper.
Preseason
In 2011–12, the Temple Owls mens' basketball team were in their 30th 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 the previous season
2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team 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...
, the Owls went 14–2 in Atlantic 10 play, earning 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 at at-large bid 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 snapped 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 11-game losing streak in the NCAA Tournament, the longest on record. Temple's 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 as the Owls compiled a record of 26–8.
Temple lost starting power forward 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...
to graduation. As a senior, Allen placed third on the team in scoring with 11.6 points per game and led the team in rebounding with 8.6 rebounds per game. He was a three-time All-Atlantic 10 Defensive Team honoree and a two-time All-Atlantic 10 First Team selection. He finished his career as the school's all-time leading rebounder with 1,147 boards and ranks 24th on the career scoring list with 1,421 points. In 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...
, Allen was selected with the 50th overall pick 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...
. Reserve center Dutch Gaitley also graduated. After redshirting the 2010–11 season with foot injuries, forward Craig Williams transferred to Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
and was eligible to compete immediately.
Temple assistant 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:...
accepted the Colgate
Colgate Raiders men's basketball
The Colgate Raiders men's basketball team represents Colgate University in Hamilton, New York in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Cotterell Court.-NCAA Tournament Results:...
head coaching job on April 28, 2011. Langel had coached at Temple since Fran Dunphy was hired in 2006. Langel was responsible for recruiting Juan Fernandez to Temple, once driving ten hours in a compact car to find him. He was replaced by Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
assistant Dwayne Killings. Killings served as assistant director of basketball operations at Temple from 2006 to 2009. In his only season at Boston University, Killings helped the team win the 2011 America East Men's Basketball Tournament
2011 America East Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2011 America East Men's Basketball Tournament will be held from March 3–6 at Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion in West Hartford, Connecticut...
and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
On October 13, 2011. Temple was predicted to finish second in the Atlantic 10 behind Xavier
2011–12 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team is representing Xavier University in the current 2011–12 college basketball season. This is head coach Chris Mack's third season at Xavier. The Musketeers compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference and play their home games at the Cintas...
and received four first-place votes. 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...
and Juan Fernandez were Preseason First Team All-Conference selections, Scootie Randall was a Preseason Third Team All-Conference selection, and Anthony Lee was a Preseason All-Rookie Team selection. Jeff Goodman of CBS Sports named Temple Owls the second best team in the Atlantic 10 and highlighted the development of Michael Eric and Anthony Lee as factors for a successful season.
Incoming signees
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.
In addition to Temple's recruiting class, the Owls signed transfer Dalton Pepper from West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball
The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by...
. Due to NCAA rules, he will be forced to sit out the 2011–12 season as a redshirt and will have two years of eligibility remaining. In his career at Pennsbury High School
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...
, Pepper scored a school-record 2,207 points, grabbed 962 rebounds, and garnered 2009 Pennsylvania Big School Player of the Year recognition from the Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
. In 62 games with the Mountaineers, Pepper averaged 3.5 points and 10.1 minutes per game and helped West Virginia reach the 2010 Final Four.
Roster
| # | Name | Height | Weight (lbs.) | Position | Class | Hometown | High School | |
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| 1 | Khalif Wyatt | 210 pounds (95.3 kg) | G | Jr. | 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 | |
| 2 | Will Cummings | 165 pounds (74.8 kg) | G | Fr. | 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... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
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... |
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| 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 | Sr. | 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 | |
| 10 | 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 | Sr. | 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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| 11 | T.J. DiLeo | 195 pounds (88.5 kg) | G | Jr. | 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 | So. | 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 | |
| 25 | Nick Pendergast | 175 pounds (79.4 kg) | F | Fr. | Bridgewater, Connecticut Bridgewater, Connecticut Bridgewater is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,824 at the 2000 census. It is the only remaining dry town in Connecticut.-Geography:... |
U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Kent School Kent School Kent School is a private, co-educational college preparatory school in Kent, Connecticut, USA. The Reverend Frederick Herbert Sill, Order of the Holy Cross, established the school in 1906 and it retains its affiliation with the Episcopal Church of the United States.Students at Kent come from more... |
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| 31 | Jake Godino | 170 pounds (77.1 kg) | G | Sr. | 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 Hollis-Jefferson | 200 pounds (90.7 kg) | F | 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... |
Chester HS | |
| 33 | Scootie Randall | 205 pounds (93 kg) | F | Sr. | 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 | |
| 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... |
Sr. | 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,... |
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| – | Dalton Pepper | 230 pounds (104.3 kg) | G | Jr. | Levittown, Pennsylvania Levittown, Pennsylvania Levittown is a census-designated place and planned community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The population was 52,983 at the 2010 census. It is above sea level... |
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... |
Schedule
|- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB"| 1
| November 14
| Penn
| W 73–67 (OT)
| Juan Fernandez – 19
| Micheal Eric – 10
| Juan Fernandez – 5
| The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA
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| November 17
| Western Michigan
Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball
The Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school's team competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004...
| W 69–55
| Ramone Moore – 15
| Eric – 15
| Fernandez – 6
| José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
The José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, officially named "Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot" , is the biggest indoor arena in Puerto Rico dedicated to entertainment...
, San Juan, PR
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| November 18
| Purdue
2011–12 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team represented Purdue University. The head coach was Matt Painter, in his seventh season with the Boilers...
| L 85–77
| Moore – 27
| Eric – 8
| Moore/Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson/T.J. DiLeo – 3
| José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, PR
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| November 20
| Wichita State
2011–12 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represents Wichita State University in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team, will play in the Missouri Valley Conference, and is led by fifth-year head coach Gregg Marshall. The Shockers will play their home games at...
| W 78–74 (OT)
| Moore – 23
| Eric – 12
| Khalif Wyatt – 4
| José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, PR
| 3–1
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| November 27
| Bowling Green
Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball
The Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, 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 1968...
| L 67–64
| Wyatt – 19
| Anthony Lee – 9
| Wyatt/Moore – 4
| Stroh Center
Stroh Center
The Stroh Center is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio that is currently under construction and will open September 2011...
, Bowling Green, OH
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| December 3
| 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...
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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
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| December 7
| 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...
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| Savage Arena, Toledo, OH
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| December 10
| Villanova
2011–12 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University in the 2011–12 college basketball season. Villanova was led by head coach Jay Wright...
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| December 17
| Texas
2011–12 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents the University of Texas in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach is Rick Barnes, who is in his 14th year...
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| Frank Erwin Center
Frank Erwin Center
Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center, commonly known as Frank Erwin Center or UT Erwin Center, is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin...
, Austin, TX
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| December 19
| Rice
Rice Owls men's basketball
The Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA...
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| Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston, TX
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| December 28
| Buffalo
Buffalo Bulls men's basketball
The Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team has never played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The Bulls are currently...
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| December 30
| Buffalo
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| Bob Carpenter Center
Bob Carpenter Center
Bob Carpenter Center is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Newark, Delaware, named in honor of the late benefactor and trustee, R. R. M. Carpenter, Jr.. Students at the University of Delaware have nicknamed it "The Bob."...
, Newark, DE
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| January 4
| Duke
2011–12 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represents Duke University in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Returning as head coach is Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski...
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| Wells Fargo Center
Wells Fargo Center
Wells Fargo Center may refer to:*Wells Fargo Center , Colorado*Wells Fargo Center , Florida*Wells Fargo Center , Nevada*Wells Fargo Center , California*Wells Fargo Center , Florida...
, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 7
| 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...
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 11
| Saint Louis
2011–12 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team
The Saint Louis Billikens in 2011-12 will play in the Atlantic 10 Conference and the 76 Classic Tournament. Rick Majerus returns as head coach for the Saint Louis Billikens. This is his sixth season coaching the Billikens...
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| Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO
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| January 14
| Richmond
2011–12 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team is representing the University of Richmond in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball during the 2011–12 season...
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| Robins Center
Robins Center
The Robins Center is a 9,071-seat multi-purpose arena in Richmond, Virginia. Opened in 1972, the arena is home to the University of Richmond Spiders basketball. It hosted the ECAC South men's basketball tournament in 1983. It is named for E...
, Richmond, VA
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| January 18
| 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...
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 21
| Maryland
2011–12 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team will represent the University of Maryland in the 2011–12 college basketball season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference . The team will be led by first-year head coach Mark Turgeon, previously head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies...
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| The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA
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| January 25
| 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...
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| Dale F. Halton Arena
Dale F. Halton Arena
Dale F. Halton Arena at the James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center is an indoor sports venue located on the main campus of UNC Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina...
, Charlotte, NC
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| January 28
| 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...
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 1
| Fordham
2011–12 Fordham Rams men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Fordham Rams men's basketball team represented Fordham University during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Tom Pecora in his second year at the school...
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 4
| 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...
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| Ryan Center
Ryan Center
Ryan Center is a 7,657-seat multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Rhode Island. The arena opened in 2002 as a replacement for the old Keaney Gymnasium, which was built when the school's needs were for a much smaller student population.. It is home to the University of Rhode Island Rams basketball...
, Kingston, RI
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| February 8
| George Washington
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 11
| Xavier
2011–12 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team is representing Xavier University in the current 2011–12 college basketball season. This is head coach Chris Mack's third season at Xavier. The Musketeers compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference and play their home games at the Cintas...
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| Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 15
| St. Bonaventure
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| Reilly Center
Reilly Center
Reilly Center is a 5,780-seat multi-purpose arena, in St. Bonaventure, New York, United States. It is home to the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies men's and women's basketball teams...
, Olean, NY
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| February 18
| 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...
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| February 22
| 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...
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| 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
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| February 25
| 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...
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Hagan Arena
The Michael J. Hagan Arena of Saint Joseph's University is SJU's home court for Men's and Women's basketball. The new arena seats 4,200 which is 1,000 more than the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse seated...
, Philadelphia, PA
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| February 29
| UMass
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| March 3
| Fordham
2011–12 Fordham Rams men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Fordham Rams men's basketball team represented Fordham University during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Tom Pecora in his second year at the school...
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| Rose Hill Gymnasium, Bronx, NY
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| March 6
| opponent TBD (Atlantic 10 Tournament)
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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
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Preconference season
Behind Juan FernandezJuan Fernández
Juan Fernández was a Spanish explorer and navigator in the Pacific regions of the Viceroyalty of Peru and Captaincy General of Chile west of colonial South America.-Discoveries and theories:Juan Fernández Islands...
's 19 points, Temple began their season with a 73–67 overtime victory over Penn on November 14, 2011.
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 |
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| AP | 28 | 26 | 33 | |||||||||||||||||
| Coaches | 29 | 28 | 33T |
Awards and honors
Juan Fernandez- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 First Team
Ramone Moore
- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 First Team
Scootie Randall
- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Third Team
Anthony Lee
- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team