Ernest Aflakpui, a 6-foot-10 power forward from Radnor (PA) Archbishop Carroll, will stay close to his high school for college after he committed to Temple on Sunday. A rebounder/defender who is still polishing his offensive game, the native of Ghana also considered St. Joe’s, VCU, Rhode Island and St. Louis. “I just think he felt real comfortable with Fran Dunphy and the rest … [Read more...] about Temple Lands Power Forward Aflakpui
Alani Moore to Temple
Alani Moore, a 5-foot-10 point guard from Friendship Collegiate (DC), verbally committed to Temple, he announced on Twitter. “It was the warm welcome I received from the coaches, future teammates and entire University,” Moore said by text. “I’ll be a leader and a floor general.” Ranked the 29th best point guard in the Class of 2016 by 247Sports.com, Moore also considered … [Read more...] about Alani Moore to Temple
Temple Takes Subway to Game, Runs Over No. 10 Kansas Like a Freight Train
Temple took the subway to the Wells Fargo Center and then ran over Kansas like a freight train. The Owls drilled the No. 10 Jayhawks, 77-52, prompting the fans to storm the court. For Temple, it was the kind of win that could ultimately help them make the NCAA Tournament. “I think we have to build on this and say we’re good enough to play with a lot of teams in the country but … [Read more...] about Temple Takes Subway to Game, Runs Over No. 10 Kansas Like a Freight Train
Nate Pierre-Louis to Temple
Nate Pierre-Louis, the 6-foot-4, 187-pound point guard from Roselle (N.J.) Catholic and the Sports U AAU program, verbally committed to Temple during an official visit in Saturday. He told SNY.tv he also considered Georgia Tech, Michigan and Vanderbilt. Blessed to say I have committed to Temple University ������ pic.twitter.com/RHE8z4aIo7 – Pending…. (@Nate_PL) September 10, … [Read more...] about Nate Pierre-Louis to Temple
Enechionyia Lifts Temple Over No. 19 West Virginia
By DENIS P. GORMAN NEW YORK (AP) – Obi Enechionyia and his Temple teammates beat two Top 25 teams to win the NIT Season Tip-Off. “It’s a confidence boost,” Enechionyia said Friday after he had 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead Temple to an 81-77 upset of No. 19 West Virginia in the championship game. “We beat two ranked teams this weekend. Any time you can do that, it’s huge … [Read more...] about Enechionyia Lifts Temple Over No. 19 West Virginia