Temple University Basketball Best Players of All Time

Temple University’s men’s basketball program is one of the most storied in the nation, boasting a long and proud history of success on the court. The Owls have competed in the NCAA tournament 24 times and have advanced to the Elite Eight on four occasions.

They have also won the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) twice and made two appearances in the Final Four. The team plays their home games in the Liacouras Center on Temple’s main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and are currently led by head coach Aaron McKie.

With a roster full of talented players and a passionate fan base, Temple is poised to make even more noise in the world of college basketball.

1. Eddie Jones

Career

• 3× NBA All-Star (1997, 1998, 2000)
• All-NBA Third Team (2000)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998–2000)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1995)
• NBA Rookie Challenge MVP (1995)
• NBA steals leader (2000)
• Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1994)
• Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1994)

Eddie Jones was a shooting guard and small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Charlotte Hornets during his playing career. He averaged 12 points per game in his NBA career.

Jones is currently an assistant coach with the Australian Boomers team. Eddie Jones was born on October 20th, 1971 in Pompano Beach Florida to African American parents who played basketball professionally before he was born.

His younger brother Reggie also had a successful professional basketball career as a player-coach in Spain and South America before retiring in 2013 at the age of 42 after 16 seasons as head coach of Gran Canaria Basket Club (Gran Canaria).

Jones holds dual citizenship with Australia through his father's heritage, which helped him land coaching roles Down Under including stints with Melbourne United (2011–12) and Sydney Kings (2015).

Also Played For: los angeles lakers, 2003–04 nba season

2. Guy Rodgers

Career

• High school: Northeast (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1955–1958)
• NBA draft 1958 / Pick: Territorial
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1958–1970
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 25, 5
• 1958–1966: Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors
• 1966–1967: Chicago Bulls
• 1967–1968: Cincinnati Royals
• 1968–1970: Milwaukee Bucks
• 4× NBA All-Star (1963, 1964, 1966, 1967), 2× NBA assists leader (1963, 1967), Consensus first-team All-American (1958), Consensus second-team All-American (1957), 3× Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1956–1958), No. 5 retired by Temple Owls
• Points: 10,415 (11.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,791 (4.3 rpg)
• Assists: 6,917 (7.8 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Guy Rodgers was born on September 1, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played professional basketball for the Philadelphia Warriors from 1958 to 1970.

His playing career included two NBA championships (1967 and 1975) and three All-Star Game appearances (1965, 1967, and 1971). Guy Rodgers retired from basketball in 1977 after a knee injury forced him to miss the entire 1976–77 season.

After his retirement from basketball, Guy Rodgers worked as a broadcaster for CBS Sports until his death in 2001 at the age of 65. Guy Rodgers was a versatile scorer and rebounder during his 14-year career in the NBA. He was an All-Star twice, and led the league in assists twice.

Rodgers also won two Robert V. Geasey Trophies as the best player on his team each year he played for Milwaukee Bucks (1968–1970). 

After retiring from playing professionally, Rodgers became an assistant coach with Philadelphia 76ers (1989–1991) and Chicago Bulls (1992–1993). Guy Rodgers passed away at the age of 71 due to complications from pancreatic cancer on September 16th, 2017.

Also Played For: golden state warriors

3. Aaron McKie

Point guard

Career

• High school: Simon Gratz, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1991–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1994–2007
• Position: Guard / Small forward
• Number: 23, 8, 2
• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2001), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1993), Robert V. Geasey Trophy (1993)
• Points: 5,871 (7.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,587 (3.3 rpg)
• Assists: 2,126 (2.7 apg)

McKie was a standout guard at Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia before playing collegiately at Temple. McKie had an impressive rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 17.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game en route to being named Rookie of the Year.

McKie continued his strong play throughout his career and was selected to four All-Star Games (1996, 1998–2000). After spending seven seasons with the Blazers, McKie was traded to the Washington Wizards where he played one more season before retiring in 2007. 

In March 2009, McKie became head coach of the Temple Owls men's basketball team after serving as an assistant coach for two years at Delaware State University firstly.

Then Penn State University from 2006 to 2009 respectively Under McKie's guidance, Temple has won three AAC regular season championships (2012–2014), two American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament titles (2013; 2018).

It all six NCAA Tournament appearances since 2014 including their most recent appearance in 2018 where they lost 79-72 against Texas Tech in Sweet Sixteen.

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers

4. Mardy Collins

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Simon Gratz, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2006–2019
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• 2006–2008: New York Knicks
• 2008–2010: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011: Bornova Belediye
• 2011: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2011–2012: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2012–2013: Maccabi Ashdod
• 2013: Guaros de Lara
• 2013: Sutor Montegranaro
• 2014: Olympiacos
• 2014–2015: Turów Zgorzelec
• 2015–2016: SIG Strasbourg
• 2016–2018: Lokomotiv Kuban
• 2018–2019: SIG Strasbourg
• 2× All-EuroCup First Team (2016, 2017), 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2005, 2006)

Mardy Collins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 4th 1984. Collins attended high school at Simon Gratz and played for the Temple Owls basketball team from 2002-2006.

In 2006, Collins was drafted by the New York Knicks with 29th overall pick in the NBA Draft and he started playing there until 2019. 

His best season statistically came in 2010 when he averaged 17 points per game while shooting 43% from 3 point range which helped his team make it to playoffs that year where they eventually lost to Miami Heat in 2nd round.

Other notable seasons include 2016/2017 during which he averaged 18 PPG, 5 RPG and shot 39% from three pointer; as well as 2017/2018 when he increased his scoring average to 22 points per game while also averaging 6 rebounds per contest.

Both of these years saw the Knicks reach post-season tournaments but ultimately lose out again to LeBron James led Cleveland Cavaliers (in 2018) or Golden State Warriors (in 2017).

On July 12th 2019, Mardy announced his retirement from professional basketball after 19 seasons spanning 7 different teams including stints with Phoenix Suns (2011), Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics and finally New York Knicks.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft

5. Ramone Moore

Temple Owls men's basketball

Career

• High school: South Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2008–2012)
• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012: Biella
• 2012: Hapoel Tel Aviv
• 2012–2013: Springfield Armor
• 2013–2014: Alba Fehérvár
• 2014–2015: Khimik
• 2015–2016: Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys
• 2016–2017: Melbourne United
• 2017–2020: Adelaide 36ers
• 2019: Peristeri
• 2021: CSM Oradea
• NBL Best Sixth Man (2018), Ukrainian SuperLeague champion (2015), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2012), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2011), Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year (2010)

Ramone Moore was born on May 27, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played college basketball at Temple from 2008-2012 and did not get drafted into the NBA.

Moore signed with Italian club Biella for the 2012–13 season and averaged 13 points per game over 26 games played. In September 2013, he moved to Greek side Panathinaikos until the end of the 2013–14 season where he averaged 10 points per game over 33 contests played (22 starts).

Moore joined Spanish team Gran Canaria for the 2014–15 campaign but left after just five games due to injury; his average there amounted to 6 points per contest throughout those appearances as well as four Eurocup minutes thrown.

in during a playoff run that ended in defeat against Valencia Basket (8th place)6..7 His next stop came back home, this time signing with Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv where he spent two seasons before moving across Europe once again.

This time joining French outfit Chalon-sur-Saône who were playing in Italy’s top division at that point - jumping ship midseason to sign with Italian second tier side Casertana for 2018/19 season.(Moore had been averaging 14 PPG and 4 APG when he made the move).

Also Played For: adelaide 36ers

6. David Hawkins

Career

• High school: Archbishop Carroll, (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Temple (2000–2004)
• NBA draft: 2004 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2005: Nuova Sebastian Basket
• 2005–2008: Lottomatica Roma
• 2008–2009: Olimpia Milano
• 2009–2010: Montepaschi Siena
• 2010–2011: Olimpia Milano
• 2011–2012: Beşiktaş Milangaz
• 2012–2013: Galatasaray Medical Park
• 2018: Fortitudo Pallacanestro Roma
• Italian Cup MVP (2006), Italian League champion (2010), Italian Cup winner (2010), Italian Supercup winner (2009), EuroChallenge champion (2012), Turkish League champion (2012), Turkish Cup winner (2012), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2004), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2003)

David Hawkins was born on October 28, 1982, in Washington, D.C. He played college basketball at Temple before being drafted in the 2004 NBA Draft without ever playing a game.

Hawkins has since played for various teams in Europe and the NBA. He is currently a free agent. David Hawkins is 6'4" and 225 lbs. David Hawkins has played for various teams in Europe and the NBA.

He is currently a free agent. David Hawkins is 40 years old. David Hawkins played college basketball at Temple. David Hawkins played for six different teams in seven seasons in the Italian Serie A.

Hawkins was a key player for Lottomatica Roma during their 2005-2008 seasons, where they won the Italian Cup. Hawkins then moved to Olimpia Milano in 2008-2009, where they also won the Italian Cup. Hawkins then moved to Montepaschi Siena in 2009-2010, where they again won the Italian Cup.

Hawkins then moved to Beşiktaş Milangaz in 2010-2011, where they also won the Turkish League. Hawkins then moved to Galatasaray Medical Park in 2012-2013, where he won the EuroChallenge. Hawkins then moved to Fortitudo Pallacanestro Roma in 2018.

Also Played For: big 3

7. Will Cummings

Temple Owls men's basketball

Career

• High school: Providence School, (Jacksonville, Florida)
• College: Temple (2011–2015)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2016: Dolomiti Energia Trento
• 2016–2017: Aris Thessaloniki
• 2017–2018: Darüşşafaka
• 2018–2019: Oldenburg
• 2019–2021: Lokomotiv Kuban
• 2021–2022: Metropolitans 92
• 2022–present: Zhejiang Lions
• All-EuroCup First Team (2022), EuroCup Top Scorer (2022), Pro A Most Valuable Player (2022), EuroCup champion (2018), Greek League Top Scorer (2017), Greek League Second Team (2017), Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer (2017), BBL Most Valuable Player (2019), BBL Top Scorer (2019), BBL All-Star (2019), All-NBA D-League Second Team (2016), NBA D-League All-Rookie Team (2016), NBA D-League All-Star (2016), First-team All-AAC (2015)

Will Cummings played for Temple in 2011-2015 before being drafted by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the 2015 NBA draft. Cummings is a point guard and has played in the CBA for Dolomiti Energia Trento and Rio Grande Valley Vipers in recent years.

Will Cummings is 30 years old and stands at 6'2". Will Cummings was not drafted in the 2015 NBA draft but has since played for the Dolomiti Energia Trento and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Will Cummings is an American point guard who has played in the CBA.

Will Cummings was born on July 14, 1995 in Thessaloniki, Greece. He played college basketball with Aris Thessaloniki and Darüşşafaka Istanbul. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2016 NBA draft. He signed with the 76ers and made his debut in the 2017–2018 season.

He was traded to the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2018. He was waived by the Celtics and signed with the Zhejiang Lions. 

He was waived by the Lions and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers again. He was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason. He signed with the Nets and made his debut in the 2019–2020 season.

Also Played For: china basketball league

8. Khalif Wyatt

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Norristown, (Norristown, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2009–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Guangdong Southern Tigers
• 2014: Springfield Armor
• 2014–2016: Hapoel Eilat
• 2016–2017: Hapoel Holon
• 2018: Ironi Nes Ziona
• 2018: Hapoel Holon
• 2019–2020: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
• 2020: Champagne Châlons-Reims
• 2021–2022: SCM U Craiova
• 2× All-Israeli League First Team (2015, 2016), 2× Israeli League All-Star (2016, 2018), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2013), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2013), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2012), Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year (2011)

Wyatt attended Norristown High School in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He played college basketball at Temple, where he was a two-time All-American and led the Owls to the 2011 NCAA Tournament.

After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Wyatt signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association. He joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2014–15 season, and has since played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Brooklyn Nets.

Wyatt was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2015. In October 2016, he signed with Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Premier League. Wyatt is a two-time All-Star and was the 2016–17 Eastern Conference Player of the Month. He will play for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2017–18 season.

Wyatt is a member of the United States men's national basketball team.

9. Tim Perry

Career

• High school: Freehold (Freehold, New Jersey)
• College: Temple (1984–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1988–2001
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 34, 23
• 1988–1992: Phoenix Suns
• 1992–1995: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1995–1996: New Jersey Nets
• 1996–1997: Ourense
• 1997–1998: Pamesa Valencia
• 1998–1999: León
• 1999–2000: TDK Manresa
• 2000–2001: Cáceres
• Copa del Rey (1998), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1988), 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1987, 1988), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (1986)
• Points: 3,283 (6.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,911 (4.0 rpg)

Tim Perry was a powerful forward in the NBA for many years. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1988, and played for them for eight seasons. In 1995, he moved to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played for two more seasons.

In 2001, he retired from professional basketball. After his retirement, Perry became a basketball coach. He is currently the head coach of the Northern Arizona Suns, a team in the NBA Development League. Perry is married and has two children.

He is also a commentator for NBA games. Perry is 57 years old, and he is still playing in the NBA Development League. Tim Perry was an All-American at Providence who was selected in the first round of the 1988 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.

Perry played for the Nets for two seasons before moving on to play for Ourense and then Pamesa Valencia. He then signed with the León team in Spain and spent two seasons there. 

He returned to the United States and played for TDK Manresa for one season before retiring. Tim Perry was a standout player in both the NCAA and in the NBA and is now a broadcaster for NBA games. 

He is a valuable member of the broadcasting team for the Nets and is a popular figure in the league. 

Tim Perry is a two-time winner of the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year award and was a key player in the Nets' run to the NBA Finals in the 1990s.

He is a popular figure in the league and is well-respected by his peers. Tim Perry is a broadcaster for NBA games and is a popular figure in the league.

10. Johnny Baum

Career

• High school: West Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: , Peirce (1964–1965), Temple (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1969–1978
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 9, 14, 20, 15, 22
• 1969–1971: Chicago Bulls
• 1971–1973: New York Nets
• 1973–1974: Memphis Tams
• 1974: Indiana Pacers
• 1974–1976: Hazleton Bullets
• 1976–1978: Allentown Jets
• Points: 1,498 (6.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 666 (2.7 rpg)
• Assists: 141 (0.6 apg)

Johnny Baum was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 17, 1946. Baum played high school basketball at West Philadelphia before attending college at Temple.

Baum was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1969 NBA draft and played with the team for four seasons. After retiring from the NBA, Baum played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for several years.

Baum is now retired and lives in Florida with his wife. He is a popular basketball analyst for various networks. Johnny Baum is 76 years old and stands at 6'5" tall. He is known for his strong shooting and play-making abilities.

Johnny Baum has three children and five grandchildren. He is a popular basketball coach and author. Johnny Baum is a beloved figure in the Philadelphia community, and many people continue to support his work and goals.

11. Nate Blackwell

Career

• High school: South Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1983–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 1987–1987
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 3
• Third-team All-American – UPI (1987), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1987), Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1987)

Blackwell was a Point Guard for the San Antonio Spurs during the 1987-1988 NBA season. He was drafted by the Spurs in the 2nd round of the 1987 NBA Draft.

Blackwell played for the Spurs for 2 seasons. After playing with the Spurs, Blackwell played for the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Blackwell is now retired from the NBA. Blackwell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1965. Blackwell attended high school in South Philadelphia. Blackwell played college basketball at Temple.

Blackwell was drafted by the Spurs in the 2nd round of the 1987 NBA Draft. Blackwell was a key player on the San Antonio Spurs during their 1987-88 championship season. Blackwell then spent two years as an assistant coach with Temple.

In 1996, he was hired as an assistant coach with Coppin State. In 2003, Blackwell was named head coach of Temple. He led the team to two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and two 20-win seasons. In 2006, Blackwell was fired from his position at Temple.

Since then, he has served as an assistant coach with several teams, most recently with the Philadelphia 76ers. Blackwell was inducted into the Temple Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. He is currently an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies.

12. Mark Macon

Career

• High school: Buena Vista (Saginaw, Michigan)
• College: Temple (1987–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1991–2001
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 1, 12, 2, 3
• Coaching career: 2003–present
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1992), Consensus second-team All-American (1988), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1988), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1989), 4× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1988–1991), Robert V. Geasey Trophy (1991), No. 12 retired by Temple Owls, First-team Parade All-American (1987)

Mark Macon played for the Denver Nuggets from 1991 to 2001. He then became an assistant coach for the Temple Owls. Macon was named assistant coach for the Owls in 2003.

He has been with the team ever since. Macon has helped the Owls to a number of successes, including two AAC championships. Macon is a shooting guard and point guard. He has coached the Owls to a number of post-season appearances.

Macon is a member of the American Athletic Conference's coaching staff. He is married and has two children. Macon played in the NBA for 11 seasons and was a key player on some successful teams. He was a versatile player who could play either as a guard or a forward.

Macon was a three-time All-Rookie Second Team selection and was a consensus second-team All-American in 1988. Macon is best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets, where he was a part of two playoff teams. 

Macon spent most of his time with the Pistons, but he also spent a season with the Florida Beachdogs and two seasons with the Oyak Bursa Spor Kulubu.

Macon retired in 2009 after playing for Binghamton. He is currently an assistant coach with Temple. Macon has two children and is currently married. Macon is a two-time inductee into the Temple University Athletics Hall of Fame.

13. Duane Causwell

Career

• High school: Benjamin N. Cardozo, (Queens, New York)
• College: Temple (1986–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 1990–2001
• Position: Center
• Number: 31, 4
• 1990–1997: Sacramento Kings
• 1997–2001: Miami Heat
• Points: 2,648 (4.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,273 (4.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 767 (1.4 bpg)

Duane Causwell was a high school basketball star in Queens, New York, and was selected in the 1990 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. Causwell spent 11 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

He was known for his strong rebounding and defensive abilities. Causwell retired from the NBA in 2003, and has since worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN. He has also written a book about his career. Duane Causwell is married and has two children.

Duane Causwell was a versatile center who played in the NBA for 10 years. He was a key player on both the Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat teams. Duane Causwell was a powerful player who could score inside and out. He was a three-time All-Star and won a championship with the Miami Heat in 2001.

Duane Causwell was a hard worker who spent many years developing his skills. He is now a commentator for NBA games. Duane Causwell was one of the most popular players in the NBA.

 He was known for his high energy and passion for the game. Duane Causwell is a legend in the NBA and will always be remembered for his contributions to the game.

He is a true ambassador for the sport. Duane Causwell is a great role model for young athletes. He has shown them that hard work and dedication can lead to success in the NBA. Duane Causwell is a true gentleman who always puts others before himself. 

He is a great ambassador for the sport and an excellent role model for young athletes. Duane Causwell is a respected figure in the NBA and is widely considered to be one of the best players of his era.

He will be greatly missed by all fans of the game. Duane Causwell is a legend in the NBA and will be remembered for his contributions to the game. He is a true ambassador for the sport and an excellent role model for young athletes.

14. Lavoy Allen

Career

• High school: Pennsbury High School, (Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2007–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2011–2019
• Position: Power forward / Center
• 2011: Strasbourg IG
• 2011–2014: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2014–2017: Indiana Pacers
• 2018: Northern Arizona Suns
• 2018–2019: Capital City Go-Go
• Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (2011), 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2010, 2011), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2009)

Lavoy Allen was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1989. Allen attended Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, where he starred for the basketball team.

Allen played college basketball for Temple, and was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2011 NBA draft. Allen has played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers since 2011.

Allen is a strong defender and is known for his shooting ability. Allen has won two NBA championships with the Philadelphia 76ers. Allen is currently a free agent, and he is rumored to be considering a return to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Allen is married and has two children. Allen is a popular player in the NBA, and he is considered one of the best defenders in the league. Lavoy Allen is a versatile forward who has played both power forward and center in his career. 

Allen has consistently been one of the top players in the Atlantic 10, and has been named to the First-team All-Atlantic 10 twice. Allen has also been a key player for Indiana, playing for three different teams in the NBA. Allen is a strong defender, and is known for his hustle and rebounding. 

Allen is a free agent this offseason, and will likely be looking for a new team. Allen is a versatile player, and will be a valuable asset on any team he joins. Allen will be a key player for whichever team he joins in the upcoming season.

Allen is a versatile player, and will be a valuable asset on any team he joins. Allen is a versatile player, and will be a valuable asset on any team he joins.

15. Marc Jackson

Career

• High school: Roman Catholic, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: , VCU (1993–1994), Temple (1995–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1997–2010
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 44, 25
• 1997–1998: Tofaş Bursa
• 1998–1999: Lobos Caja Cantabria
• 1999: Efes Pilsen
• 1999–2000: Cantabria Lobos
• 2000–2002: Golden State Warriors
• 2002–2003: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2003–2005: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2005–2006: New Jersey Nets
• 2006–2007: New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
• 2007–2008: Olympiacos
• 2008-2009: UNICS Kazan
• 2009–2010 Xacobeo Blu:sens
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1997)
• Points: 3,238 (8.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,655 (4.3 rpg)
• Assists: 311 (0.8 apg)

After starring at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Jackson was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 1997 NBA Draft.

Jackson played for the Warriors for six seasons, before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal that helped pave the way for the acquisition of Wesley Matthews.

After two seasons with the Trail Blazers, Jackson was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He played for Memphis for four more seasons before retiring in 2010. Jackson has since worked as a television analyst for both NBATV and ESPN.

In 2013, Jackson was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Jackson is married and has two children. 

Marc Jackson played in the NBA for 10 seasons, most notably with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets. Jackson was most effective at the shooting guard position, averaging 8.4 points per game.

He was an all-star twice, and won the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year Award in 1997. After his playing career ended, Jackson worked as a pro scout for the 76ers.

16. Hal Lear

Career

• High school: Overbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1953–1956)
• NBA draft 1956 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1956–1967
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 16
• 1956: Philadelphia Warriors
• 1956–1961: Easton Madisons
• 1962–1965: Camden Bullets
• 1965–1966: Johnstown C-J's
• 1966–1967: New Haven Elms
• EPBL Most Valuable Player (1957), 4× All-EPBL First Team (1957, 1959–1961), 2× All-EPBL Second Team (1958, 1965), Third-team All-American – Collier's (1956), NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1956), No. 6 retired by Temple Owls

Hal Lear was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Lear attended Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, and then Temple University where he played basketball.

Lear was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1956 NBA draft, and played for them for nine seasons. Lear was a point guard, and is best known for his time with the Warriors.

After playing for the Warriors, Lear played for the Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics. Hal Lear retired from the NBA in 1967. Hal Lear died on June 25, 2016 at the age of 81.

Lear was a standout point guard at Temple who was drafted in the first round of the 1956 NBA draft by the Philadelphia Warriors. Lear spent four seasons with the Warriors, playing a key role in the team's success during the early years of the franchise.

In 1958, Lear led the Warriors to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics. After spending two seasons with the Bullets, Lear was traded to the Elms in 1966. 

In 1967, Lear led the Elms to the EPBL title, winning MVP honors along the way. Lear played one more season with the Elms before retiring in 1967.

After retirement, Lear served as the head coach of the Temple Owls for three seasons. Lear is currently a basketball analyst for CBS Sports. 

Hal Lear is one of the most successful point guards in Philadelphia Warriors history. He was a key part of the team's early successes and is still remembered by fans today.

17. Bill Mlkvy

Career

• High school: Stephen S. Palmer, (Palmerton, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1949–1952)
• NBA draft 1952 / Pick: Territorial
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1952–1953
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 16
• 1952–1953: Philadelphia Warriors
• Consensus first-team All-American (1951), NCAA season scoring leader (1951), No. 20 retired by Temple Owls
• Points: 181
• Rebounds: 101
• Assists: 62

Bill Mlkvy was born on January 19, 1931, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. He attended high school at Stephen S. Palmer in Palmerton. Mlkvy played college basketball at Temple from 1949 to 1952.

The Philadelphia Warriors drafted Mlkvy in the 1952 NBA draft. Mlkvy played for the Warriors from 1952 to 1953. Mlkvy later played for the Baltimore Bullets, the Cincinnati Royals, and the Detroit Pistons.

Bill Mlkvy retired from basketball in 1970. He has since served as the head coach of the American University Eagles men's basketball team. Bill Mlkvy is currently 92 years old and living in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.

Bill Mlkvy was a consensus first-team All-American in 1951 and a scoring leader for the NCAA that year. He played for the Philadelphia Warriors in the NBA from 1952 to 1953. Mlkvy was a key player on the Warriors, averaging 16 points, 10 rebounds and 62 assists in 53 games.

He retired from the NBA in 1953 and played one more season with the Temple Owls. Mlkvy is a member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and the Temple Athletic Hall of Fame. 

He was inducted into the Philadelphia NBA Hall of Fame in 2006. Mlkvy currently ranks 20th all-time in points, 10th all-time in assists, and first all-time in steals in NBA history.

Mlkvy is a basketball historian and has written several books on the game. He currently resides in Philadelphia.

18. Pepe Sanchez

Career

• College: Temple (1996–2000)
• NBA draft: 2000 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1994–2013
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 24, 4, 6
• 1994–1995: Deportivo Roca
• 1995–1996: Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca
• 2000–2001: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2001: Atlanta Hawks
• 2001: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2001–2002: Panathinaikos
• 2002–2003: Detroit Pistons
• 2003–2004: Etosa Alicante
• 2004–2007: Unicaja Málaga
• 2007–2008: AXA FC Barcelona
• 2008–2009: Real Madrid
• 2010: Obras Sanitarias
• 2010–2013: Weber Bahía Estudiantes
• EuroLeague champion (2002), Spanish League champion (2006), Spanish Cup winner (2005), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2000), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2000), 2× Robert V. Geasey Trophy (1999, 2000), 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1999, 2000)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Argentina, Summer Olympic Games, : 2004 Athens: , FIBA World Cup, : 2002 Indianapolis: , FIBA AmeriCup, : 2001 Neuquen: , : 2003 San Juan: , : 2011 Mar del Plata: , FIBA South American Championship, : 1999 Bahia Blanca: , FIBA Diamond Ball, : 2004 Belgrade:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Argentina
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 2004 Athens:
• FIBA World Cup
• : 2002 Indianapolis:
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2001 Neuquen:
• : 2003 San Juan:
• : 2011 Mar del Plata:
• FIBA South American Championship
• : 1999 Bahia Blanca:
• FIBA Diamond Ball
• : 2004 Belgrade:

Pepe Sanchez was a standout player at Temple and was drafted in the 2000 NBA draft but did not sign with an NBA team. Sanchez played professionally in Argentina and the United States before retiring in 2013.

Sanchez was a skilled point guard who was known for his passing and shooting. Sanchez is perhaps most famous for his time with the Atlanta Hawks, where he won two Eastern Conference titles. Sanchez is currently a color commentator for Argentinian TV network Fox Sports.

Sanchez is also a businessman and invests in real estate and technology businesses. Pepe Sanchez was a two-time Spanish League champion and EuroLeague champion with Valencia. Sanchez played 11 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons.

After retiring from the NBA, Sanchez moved to Spain to play for Obras Sanitarias. Sanchez is a two-time Third-team All-American and Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. Sanchez also won a Robert V. Geasey Trophy and two First-team All-Atlantic 10 Awards.

19. Ramón Rivas

Career

• High school: Pedro Albizu Campos, (Carolina, Puerto Rico)
• College: Temple (1985–1988)
• NBA draft: 1988 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1988–1999
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 45
• 1988–1989: Boston Celtics
• 1989–1996: Taugrés
• 1996–1997: FC Barcelona
• 1997–1998: AEK
• 1998: Cáceres
• 1998–1999: Zara Imballaggi Fabriano
• Spanish League champion (1997), Spanish Cup winner (1995), FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1996), FIBA Saporta Cup Finals MVP (1996), BSN Most Valuable Player (1989), BSN Rookie of the Year (1984)

Ramón Rivas was a power forward and center for the Boston Celtics from 1988 to 1999. Rivas was drafted by the Celtics in the 1988 NBA draft, but did not play for the team until 1988-89.

Rivas was an All-Star and two-time champion with the Celtics. Rivas was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1999, and finished his playing career with the Charlotte Hornets in 2001. Rivas was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Rivas is the father of professional basketball player Ricky Rubio. Ramón Rivas is currently the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Utah Jazz. Ramón Rivas was born in 1966 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Ramón Rivas retired from professional basketball in 2001.

Ramón Rivas was a Spanish professional basketball player who spent most of his career with FC Barcelona. He was a two-time Spanish League champion and a two-time Spanish Cup winner. Rivas was also a two-time FIBA Saporta Cup champion and a two-time FIBA Saporta Cup Finals MVP.

In 1989, he was named the BSN Most Valuable Player. He retired in 1996. Ramón Rivas was born in Cáceres in 1982. He played in the NBA for two seasons, starting in 1999. After his basketball career, Rivas became a coach.

20. Dionte Christmas

Career

• High school: , Samuel Fels, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Lutheran Christian Academy, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2005–2009)
• NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–2018
• Position: Shooting guard
• 2010: Hapoel Afula
• 2010–2011: Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi
• 2011: ČEZ Nymburk
• 2011: PAOK
• 2011–2012: Rethymno Aegean
• 2012–2013: CSKA Moscow
• 2013: Montepaschi Siena
• 2013–2014: Phoenix Suns
• 2014–2015: Paris-Levallois
• 2015–2016: Hapoel Holon
• 2016: AEK Athens
• 2016: Torku Konyaspor
• 2016–2017: Delaware 87ers
• 2018: Ciclista Olímpico
• Lega Basket Serie A champion (2013), Greek League Top Scorer (2012), 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2008, 2009), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2007), Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player (2007), 2× Atlantic 10 tournament MVP (2008, 2009)

Dionte Christmas was born on September 15, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended high school at Samuel Fels in Philadelphia and then Lutheran Christian Academy.

Christmas was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA draft but did not sign with them. He then played for the Israeli team, Hapoel Afula. Christmas signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2018 NBA draft.

He has played for the 76ers, Grizzlies, and the New York Knicks in the NBA. Christmas has also played for the Delaware 87ers, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, and the Reno Bighorns in the NBA D-League. Christmas has scored over 1000 points in his career.

He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2009. Christmas has been married to his wife, Alyssa, since 2013. 

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Dionte Christmas is a professional basketball player who has played in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A and Greek League. Dionte Christmas was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2013 NBA Draft but never played for the team.

Dionte Christmas played for the Paris-Levallois in the French LNB Pro A for two seasons before moving to Hapoel Holon in Israel in the 2016-2017 season. Dionte Christmas was waived by Hapoel Holon in the 2017-2018 season and later signed with the Ciclista Olímpico. 

Dionte Christmas has won a championship with the Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi in the Turkish BSL in 2010-2011 and a Greek League title with the ČEZ Nymburk in 2011-2012.

Dionte Christmas has also been a Second-team All-Atlantic 10 player in 2007 and a Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player in 2007. Dionte Christmas is of Haitian descent and played college basketball at Delaware.

21. Lynn Greer

Career

• High school: Carver (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1997–2002)
• NBA draft: 2002 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2002–2015
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• 2002–2003: Near East
• 2003: Greenville Groove
• 2003–2004: Śląsk Wrocław
• 2004–2005: Dynamo Moscow
• 2005–2006: Carpisa Napoli
• 2006–2007: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2007–2009: Olympiacos Piraeus
• 2009–2011: Fenerbahçe Ülker
• 2011: Olimpia Milano
• 2011–2012: UNICS Kazan
• 2012–2013: Azovmash
• 2013–2015: Darüşşafaka Doğuş
• EuroLeague Top Scorer (2004), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2004), Italian League MVP (2006), Italian League Top Scorer (2006), Italian Cup winner (2006), Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer (2008), Turkish League champion (2010), Turkish Cup winner (2010), Polish Cup winner (2004), Polish Cup MVP (2004), Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (2002), 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2001, 2002)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing the  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2001 Beijing:
• Men's Basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2001 Beijing:

Lynn Greer was a point guard and shooting guard in the NBA. Greer played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Greenville Groove, Śląsk Wrocław, and Dynamo Moscow during his playing career.

Greer was undrafted in the 2002 NBA draft, but went on to play for the 76ers, Groove, and Moscow. Greer is most well-known for his time with the 76ers, where he helped lead Philadelphia to the 2006 NBA Finals.

Greer announced his retirement from the NBA in 2015. Greer is currently a television analyst for the 76ers. Greer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1979. Greer attended Carver High School in Philadelphia.

Greer was drafted by the 76ers in the 2002 NBA draft, but did not play for them until later in his career. Greer played for Carpisa Napoli from 2005 to 2006 and then for the Milwaukee Bucks from 2006 to 2007. Greer then played for Olympiacos Piraeus from 2007 to 2009.

Greer then played for Fenerbahçe Ülker from 2009 to 2011. Greer then played for Olimpia Milano from 2011 to 2012. Greer then played for UNICS Kazan from 2012 to 2013. Greer then played for Azovmash from 2013 to 2015. Greer then played for Darüşşafaka Doğuş from 2015 to 2016.

Greer then retired from professional basketball in 2016. Greer has won a number of awards during his career, including Italian League MVP and Top Scorer of the Italian Cup in 2006, Polish Cup MVP in 2004, and Turkish League champion in 2010.

22. Mark Strickland

Career

• High school: McNair (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: Temple (1989–1992)
• NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1992–2006
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 30, 5, 31, 21
• 1992: Philadelphia Spirit
• 1993: Atlanta Eagles
• 1993–1994: EBBC Den Bosch
• 1994: Atlanta Trojans
• 1994: Atléticos de San Germán
• 1994–1995: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1995: Indiana Pacers
• 1995: Atléticos de San Germán
• 1995–1996: Yakima Sun Kings
• 1996: Atlantic City Seagulls
• 1996–2000: Miami Heat
• 2000–2001: Denver Nuggets
• 2001: New Jersey Nets
• 2001–2002: Atlanta Hawks
• 2002: Gigantes de Carolina
• 2002: Dallas Mavericks
• 2002: Strasbourg IG
• 2002–2003: Zhejiang Wanma Cyclones
• 2003–2005: Jamhour Blue Stars
• 2005: Rockford Lightning
• 2005–2006: Yakima Sun Kings
• Points: 1,281 (4.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 771 (2.7 rpg)
• Assists: 102 (0.4 apg)

Strickland was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 21 points per game over his 10-year career. His best years came with the Atlanta Hawks, where he averaged 18 points per game from 1995 to 1999.

Strickland also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Thrashers, before ending his career with the Toronto Raptors. He was a member of the USA national team for three years, and won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics.

Strickland is now a color commentator for the Atlanta Hawks. Strickland was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 1995 NBA Draft. 

He played for the Atléticos de San Germán, Yakima Sun Kings, Atlantic City Seagulls, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Gigantes de Carolina before joining the Dallas Mavericks in 2002.

He retired in 2006 after playing with the Rockford Lightning. Strickland is known for his efficient shooting and strong defense. He has averaged 4.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in his career. 

Strickland is married and has two children. He currently works as a basketball coach in the Dallas area. Strickland is an ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He is a passionate advocate for the sport of basketball and its importance to society.

23. Nelson Bobb

Career

• High school: West Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1942–1943, 1946–1949)
• NBA draft 1949 / Round: 3
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1949–1953
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 5
• 1949–1953: Philadelphia Warriors
• Points: 1,052 (4.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 405 (2.4 rpg)
• Assists: 488 (2.1 apg)

Nelson Bobb was born on February 25, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended high school at West Philadelphia and then went on to Temple University.

Nelson Bobb began his professional career in 1942 as a player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He played for the Phillies for nine seasons before retiring in 1951.

Nelson Bobb then became a coach for the Phillies and later became the general manager of the team. He served in this position from 1972 to 1988. Nelson Bobb then became the president of baseball operations for the Oakland Athletics.

He served in this position from 1988 to 1993. Nelson Bobb then retired from baseball. Nelson Bobb was born on December 12, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He attended Indiana University, where he played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Bobb was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the third round of the 1949 NBA draft. He played for the Warriors for three seasons, from 1949 to 1951. 

After his playing career was over, Bobb became a coach. He was head coach of the Cincinnati Royals from 1976 to 1978, and the Denver Nuggets from 1979 to 1982.

He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. Nelson Bobb passed away on December 8, 1995.

24. Ike Borsavage

Career

• College: Temple (1946–1950)
• NBA draft 1950 / Round: 5 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1949–1952
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 19
• 1949–1950: Wilkes-Barre Barons
• 1950–1951: Philadelphia Warriors
• 1951–1952: Middletown Guards
• Points: 64 (2.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 24 (1.7 rpg)
• Assists: 4 (0.2 apg)

Ike Borsavage was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania in 1924. Borsavage attended Temple University and played basketball for the Temple Owls from 1946 to 1950.

In 1950, Borsavage was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors and played for the team until 1957. Borsavage then played for the St. Louis Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 1968.

Ike Borsavage passed away on January 10, 2014 at the age of 89. Ike Borsavage was a center and power forward in the NBA for nine seasons. He averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game in his career.

Ike Borsavage was a key player on the Philadelphia Warriors team that won the NBA championship in 1951. Ike Borsavage later played for the Middletown Guards and the Wilkes-Barre Barons. Ike Borsavage retired from the NBA in 1952.

Ike Borsavage was inducted into the Philadelphia Warriors Hall of Fame in 1985 and the NBA Hall of Fame in 1996. Ike Borsavage died in 2006 at the age of 78. Ike Borsavage was born in Middletown, Pennsylvania in 1929. Ike Borsavage is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their two children.

25. Jerry Baskerville

Career

• High school: Thomas Edison, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: , UNLV (1971–1972), Temple (1973–1974)
• NBA draft: 1974 / Undrafted
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 44
• 1974–1975: Hazleton Bullets
• 1975–1976: Philadelphia 76ers
• EBA Most Valuable Player (1975)

Jerry Baskerville is an American basketball player who played professionally in the NBA from 1974 to 1983. He played college basketball at UNLV and Temple.

He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth round of the 1974 NBA draft. He played for the 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002.

He is currently the head coach of the Temple Owls men's basketball team. He was born in Philadelphia and raised in Thomas Edison High School. He played professional basketball in the NBA for sixteen seasons. He is a head coach at Temple University.

Jerry Baskerville was a small forward who played in the NBA for two seasons. He was undrafted and played for the Hazleton Bullets and Philadelphia 76ers. He was most valuable player of the Eastern Basketball Association in 1975. He later played in the Continental Basketball Association.

26. Mike Bloom

Career

• High school: Trenton (Trenton, New Jersey)
• College: Temple (1935–1938)
• Playing career: 1938–1949
• Position: Forward / Center
• Number: 28, 10, 11, 13
• 1938–1939: Philadelphia Sphas
• 1939–1940: Washington Brewers
• 1940–1941: Baltimore Clippers
• 1941–1945: Trenton Tigers
• 1945–1948: Baltimore Bullets
• 1948: Boston Celtics
• 1948–1949: Minneapolis Lakers
• 1949: Chicago Stags
• ABL champion (1946), Consensus All-American (1938), NIT champion (1938)
• Points: 634
• Assists: 70

Bloom was a forward and center for the Philadelphia Sphas and Washington Brewers during his playing career. Bloom was born in 1915 and died in 1993. Bloom was known for his strong play on the court and was a three-time All-Star.

Bloom attended Trenton High School and Temple University. Bloom began his professional career in 1938 with the Philadelphia Sphas. 

Bloom later played for the Washington Brewers before retiring in 1949. Bloom was a three-time All-Star and was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 1967.

Bloom is credited with popularizing the jump shot and is considered one of the greatest forwards in Philadelphia sports history. 

Bloom is considered a pioneer in the development of the shot-blocking defense. Bloom was one of the most versatile players in NBA history, being able to play point guard, shooting guard and small forward.

He was a three-time ABL champion and two-time NIT champion. Bloom was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1977.

27. Ollie Johnson

Career

• High school: South Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1969–1972)
• NBA draft 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1972–1987
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 44, 35, 33, 27, 18
• 1972–1974: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1974–1975: New Orleans Jazz
• 1975–1977: Kansas City–Omaha / Kansas City Kings
• 1977–1978: Atlanta Hawks
• 1978–1980: Chicago Bulls
• 1980–1982: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1984–1985: Hobart Devils
• 1985–1986: Basket Groot Willebroek
• 1986–1987: West Sydney Westars
• MAC University–Eastern Player of the Year (1972), 2× First-team All-MAC University–Eastern (1971, 1972)
• Points: 5,341 (7.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,280 (3.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,212 (1.8 apg)

Ollie Johnson was born on May 11, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After high school, Johnson attended Temple University where he played basketball. Johnson was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1972 NBA draft and spent the majority of his career with them.

In 1986, Johnson was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers where he played until his retirement in 1987. Johnson is a three-time All-Star and was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. Johnson is currently a broadcaster for the Portland Trail Blazers. Ollie Johnson is married and has three children.

In his retirement, Johnson concentrated on his broadcasting career. Ollie Johnson passed away on February 25, 2016 at the age of 73. 

Ollie Johnson was a standout player at Eastern Michigan University where he was a First-team All-MAC University Eastern selection in 1972. Johnson was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in the 1974 NBA Draft.

He played for the Jazz until 1977 when he was traded to the Kansas City Kings. Johnson then spent two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks before joining the Chicago Bulls for the 1978-79 season. 

Johnson then spent two more seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent one season with the 76ers before moving to the Netherlands to play for the Basket Groot Willebroek.

Johnson then returned to the United States to play for the Hobart Devils for one season. He retired from professional basketball in 1987. Johnson was inducted into the EMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997. 

Johnson has since worked as an NBA referee. Johnson has two children, a daughter and a son. Ollie Johnson is currently an NBA referee.

28. Donald Hodge

Career

• High school: Calvin Coolidge (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Temple (1989–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 35
• 1991–1996: Dallas Mavericks
• 1996: Charlotte Hornets
• 1999: Power Wevelgem
• Third-team Parade All-American (1988)

Donald Hodge was born on February 25, 1969 in Washington, D.C. Hodge attended Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. and played for the school's basketball team.

Hodge played college basketball for Temple University and was a starting guard for the Owls. Hodge was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1991 NBA draft and played for the team for six seasons.

Hodge was a key player for the Mavericks and helped the team to make the playoffs four times. Hodge was traded to the Orlando Magic in 2003 and played for the team for two seasons. Hodge retired from professional basketball in 2005.

Hodge has since worked as a basketball coach at his alma mater, Calvin Coolidge High School. Hodge is married and has two children. Donald Hodge was a standout power forward at the University of North Carolina. Hodge was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 1991 NBA Draft.

Hodge spent his entire nine-year NBA career with the Mavericks. Hodge was a key member of the Mavericks' championship teams in 1995 and 1996. Hodge was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1996. 

Hodge retired from the NBA in 1999. Hodge has since played in Europe. Hodge is currently the associate director of basketball operations for the University of North Carolina. Hodge is a two-time inductee into the North Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

29. Bill Kennedy

Career

• High school: Abraham Lincoln, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1957–1960)
• NBA draft 1960 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Position: Guard
• Number: 34
• 1960–1961: Philadelphia Warriors
• Second-team All-American – NEA, SN (1960), Third-team All-American – AP (1960), Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1960)

Bill Kennedy was born in Philadelphia, PA and attended high school in nearby Abraham Lincoln. After playing college basketball for Temple, Kennedy was drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in 1960.

Kennedy spent 12 seasons with the 76ers, averaging 10.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Kennedy joined the Miami Heat in 1984 and spent two seasons with them before retiring. Kennedy later served as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utah Jazz.

Kennedy passed away in 2006 after a long battle with cancer. Bill Kennedy was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1960 NBA Draft. Kennedy played with the Warriors from 1960-1961 and was a Second-team All-American. He also won the Robert V. Geasey Trophy in 1960.

Kennedy then played with the Baltimore Bullets, St. Louis Hawks and Detroit Pistons before retiring in 1972. Kennedy was a very successful player, winning several accolades during his time in the NBA. He is now a successful coach, having worked with the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans.

Kennedy is a well-respected figure in the basketball world and is highly respected by his former players. He is currently the head coach of the Delaware 87ers, who are in the NBA Development League. Kennedy is a great coach and will continue to prosper in the NBA.

30. Eddie Mast

Career

• College: Temple (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 3 / Pick: 40th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1969–1981
• Position: Power forward
• 1969–1970: Allentown Jets
• 1970–1972: New York Knicks
• 1972–1973: Atlanta Hawks
• 1975: Belgium Lions
• EPBL Rookie of the Year (1970)

Eddie Mast was a 6' 9" tall center who played in the NBA for the New York Knicks. Mast was a highly-touted college player, and was drafted 40th overall by the Knicks in the 1969 NBA Draft.

Mast played for the Knicks for four seasons, before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1974. Mast played for the 76ers for two seasons, before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1976.

Mast played for the Lakers for two seasons, before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1978. Mast played for the Trail Blazers for two seasons, before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1980.

Mast played for the Sixers for one season, before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 1981. Mast played for the Nuggets for one season, before being traded to the Detroit Pistons in 1982. Mast played for the Pistons for one season, before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 1983.

Eddie Mast was a highly-touted college player, and was drafted 40th overall by the Knicks in the 1969 NBA Draft. After playing for the Knicks for four seasons, Mast was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1974. Mast played for the 76ers for two seasons, before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1976.

Mast played for the Lakers for two seasons, before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1978. Mast played for the Trail Blazers for two seasons, before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1980. 

Mast played for the Sixers for one season, before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 1981. Mast played for the Nuggets for one season, before being traded to the Detroit Pistons in 1982.

Mast played for the Pistons for one season, before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 1983. Mast retired from the NBA in 1984. Mast died from a heart attack on October 18, 1994 at the age of 45.

31. Harry Litwack

Career

• 1927–1930: Temple
• 1952–1973: Temple

Harry Litwack was a highly successful player and coach at Temple University. He was a two-time All-American and won the National Championship in 1930. Litwack also served as the head coach of the Temple Owls from 1952 to 1973.

During his tenure as head coach, the Owls compiled a record of 191-102. Litwack was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 1980, and the Temple University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993. Harry Litwack passed away on August 7, 1999 at the age of 91.

Litwack led Georgetown to two NCAA Final Four appearances in the 1950s. Harry Litwack was a successful coach at Georgetown, amassing a 373-193 record in his tenure. 

Litwack was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976. Harry Litwack was a popular coach at Georgetown, with his teams winning over 70% of their games.

Litwack is most known for his work with the Georgetown Hoyas, where he led the team to two NCAA Final Four appearances. After retiring from coaching, Litwack served as the head coach at George Washington for a single season. Harry Litwack passed away in 1996 at the age of 77.

32. Mike Vreeswyk

Career

• High school: Morrisville, (Morrisville, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1985–1989)
• NBA draft: 1989 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1989–2000
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 32
• 1990: Zepter Vienna
• 1991: Kortrijk
• 1991–1992: Apollon Limassol
• 1992–1993: JSA Bordeaux
• 1992–1993: Yakima Sun Kings
• 1993–1994: Canoe Jeans Den Bosch
• 1994–1995: Hitashi Honso Rising Sun
• 1995: Ovar
• 1996–1997: Libertel Den Bosch
• 1997–1998: RZG Donar
• 1998–2000: New Philadelphia Firedogs
• 2× Dutch League All-Star (1994, 1997), Cyprus League All-Star (1991), Belgium League All-Star (1990), 2× Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (1988, 1989)

Vreeswyk was a 6'7" forward who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. Vreeswyk attended Morrisville High School in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Vreeswyk played college basketball at Temple.

Vreeswyk was undrafted in the 1989 NBA draft, but was signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Vreeswyk played for the Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Atlanta Hawks over the course of his 10-year career.

Vreeswyk was a key player for the Timberwolves during their championship runs in 1990 and 1992. Vreeswyk retired in 2000. Vreeswyk is currently an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. Vreeswyk was named an All-Star in 1998 and 2000.

Mike Vreeswyk is a Dutch footballer who played for Apollon Limassol, JSA Bordeaux, Yakima Sun Kings and Canoe Jeans Den Bosch. Vreeswyk was a central defender who enjoyed a successful career in the Dutch league. He also played in the Belgian league, the French league and the Dutch Cup.

Vreeswyk retired in 2000, having played for New Philadelphia Firedogs.

33. Lamont Barnes

Career

• High school: University Heights Academy, (Hopkinsville, Kentucky)
• College: Temple (1996–2000)
• NBA draft: 2000 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2000–present
• 2000: Czarni Słupsk
• 2000–2001: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 2001: Maratonistas de Coamo
• 2001–2002: Virtus Ragusa
• 2002–2003: Scafati Basket
• 2003: Yakima Sun Kings
• 2004: JDA Dijon
• 2004: Criollos de Caguas
• 2004–2005: Baloncesto León
• 2005: Brujos de Guayama
• 2005–2006: Baloncesto León
• 2006: Lukoil Academic
• 2007: Holland Blast
• 2007: Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
• 2007–2008: Baloncesto León
• 2008–2009: Murcia
• 2009–2011: Valladolid
• 2011–2012: Lucentum Alicante
• 2012–2013: Estudiantes
• 2015–2018: Palencia
• 2018: Ciudad de Valladolid

Lamont Barnes was undrafted out of Temple in 2000, but he quickly found success in Europe. Barnes spent two seasons with Czarni Słupsk in the Polish League, before moving to Europe again in 2001.

Barnes played for several clubs in Europe before landing in the United States with the Grand Rapids Hoops in 2006. Barnes has since played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, and Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.

Barnes is currently a free agent and is considered a top power forward in the league. Barnes has also played for the United States national team at the World Cup and the Olympics. Lamont Barnes is a two-time All-Star and is considered one of the best power forwards in the NBA.

Lamont Barnes is a professional basketball player who has played for various teams in Europe. Barnes first played professionally in 2001 with the Maratonistas de Coamo. He then played for Virtus Ragusa from 2002 to 2003. Barnes then played in Yakima Sun Kings from 2003 to 2004.

Barnes played for JDA Dijon from 2004 to 2005. Barnes then played for Baloncesto León from 2005 to 2006. Barnes played for Brujos de Guayama from 2005 to 2006. 

Barnes then played for Baloncesto León from 2006 to 2007. Barnes then played for Holland Blast from 2007 to 2008. Barnes then played for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada from 2008 to 2009.

Barnes then played for Murcia from 2009 to 2011. Barnes then played for Valladolid from 2011 to 2012. Barnes then played for Lucentum Alicante from 2012 to 2013. Barnes then played for Estudiantes from 2015 to 2018. Barnes then played for Palencia from 2018.

34. Clarence Brookins

Career

• High school: John Bartram, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1965–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 9 / Pick: 118th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1970–1971
• Position: Forward
• Number: 12
• 1970–1971: The Floridians

Clarence Brookins was born in 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended John Bartram High School and played football and basketball. Brookins played college football at Miami (FL) and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 1967 NFL Draft.

He played for the Patriots for six seasons and then spent two seasons with the Chicago Bears. In 1978, Brookins was traded to the Oakland Raiders and he played for them for three seasons. He retired from football in 1982 and then became a football coach.

Brookins has been the head football coach at Mercyhurst College (PA) since 1992 and he has also been the head football coach at Savannah State University (GA) and Oakland University (MI). 

He is a three-time Division II National Coach of the Year and he has been inducted into the Ohio Valley Football Hall of Fame and the Miami (FL) Football Hall of Fame. Brookins was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2001.

35. Granger Hall

Career

• High school: Clayton (Clayton, New Jersey)
• College: Temple (1980–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 4 / Pick: 78th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1985–1998
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 11
• 1985–1986: Fórum Filatélico
• 1986: Wildwood Aces
• 1986–1992: Huesca La Magia
• 1992–1994: TDK Manresa
• 1994–1995: Caja San Fernando
• 1995–1996: CB Salamanca
• 1996–1997: TDK Manresa
• 1997–1998: CB Ciudad de Huelva
• 3× AP Honorable mention All-American (1982, 1984, 1985), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1985), ECC Co-Player of the Year (1982)

Granger Hall was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1962. Granger Hall attended high school at Clayton in Clayton, New Jersey and played college basketball at Temple.

Granger Hall was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1985 NBA draft and played for the team until 1998. Granger Hall is best known for his time with the Phoenix Suns, where he was a two-time All-Star and won a championship in the 1996 playoffs.

After ending his playing career, Granger Hall became a commentator for the Suns and later for the Philadelphia 76ers. Granger Hall is married and has two children. Granger Hall has spoken about his battle with gambling and his addictions in the past.

Granger Hall currently works as a color commentator for the Suns and 76ers. Granger Hall was one of the most prolific scorers in Atlantic 10 history. He averaged nearly 21 points per game during his three seasons at Huesca and was named a first-team All-American in 1985.

Granger Hall was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and the Orlando Magic before retiring in 1998. Granger Hall was inducted into the Atlantic 10 Hall of Fame in 2001.

Granger Hall is currently the head coach of the Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team.

36. Mark Karcher

Career

• High school: St. Frances Academy, (Baltimore, Maryland)
• College: Temple (1998–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2000–2007
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Coaching career: 2007–2011, 2012–present
• First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2000), All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team (1999)

Mark Karcher was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1978. He attended St. Frances Academy and played for the Richmond Rhythm in the 2000–2001 season. Karcher played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 2000 to 2007.

He was a shooting guard and small forward. In 2007, Karcher became an assistant coach with the 76ers. He was with the team until 2011. Karcher was hired as an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers in 2012.

He is currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers. Mark Karcher has played in the NBA for 10 seasons and has spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons. He is married and has two children.

Mark Karcher is a successful coach, having worked with the 76ers, Pacers, and Pistons. Karcher played college ball at St. Frances Academy and then spent two seasons as an assistant coach at the school. Karcher then moved to the United States, where he spent six years as an assistant coach at St.

Frances Academy. Karcher then spent two seasons as the head coach of the Maryland Nighthawks. Karcher then moved to Argentina, where he spent one season as the head coach of Petrochimi Iman Harbour. 

Karcher then moved back to the United States, where he has been the head coach of the BDJ STEM Academy for the past two seasons. Karcher has been a part of the St. Frances Academy coaching staff for the past six years. 

Karcher has also been a part of the coaching staff at BDJ STEM Academy since 2012. Karcher has been a part of the Atlantic 10 conference for the past decade. Karcher is currently a assistant coach at St. Frances Academy.

37. Juan Fernández

Guard

Career

• High school: Dr. Alexis Carrel
• College: Temple (2008–2012)
• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2013: Basket Brescia
• 2013: Dinamo Sassari
• 2014: Obras Sanitarias
• 2014–2016: Basket Brescia
• 2016–2017: CB Breogán
• 2017–present: Pallacanestro Trieste
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Argentina, FIBA South American Championship, : 2012 Argentina: , FIBA AmeriCup, : 2013 Venezuela:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Argentina
• FIBA South American Championship
• : 2012 Argentina:
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2013 Venezuela:

Fernandez was born in Río Tercero, Córdoba, Argentina in 1990. Fernandez played high school basketball for Dr. Alexis Carrel before attending Temple in the US.

Fernandez was drafted by Pallacanestro Trieste in the 2012 Italian Liga B Draft, but he has not played in the NBA. Fernandez has played for Pallacanestro Trieste in the Italian Liga B and the EuroCup.

Fernandez has also played for the Argentina national basketball team. Fernandez is a point guard who is known for his passing and shooting skills. Fernandez is currently a player for Pallacanestro Trieste in the Italian Liga B.

Fernandez is a six-foot-four-inch point guard who weighs 183 kilograms. Fernandez has played in Italy, Spain, and France, and he is currently playing in Italy with Pallacanestro Trieste.

38. Ryan Brooks

Career

• High school: Lower Merion, (Ardmore, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2006–2010)
• NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2011: LTi Gießen 46ers
• 2011–2012: Namika Lahti
• 2012–2013: LTi Gießen 46ers
• 2013: Skyliners Frankfurt
• 2013–2015: Telekom Baskets Bonn
• 2015–2017: JDA Dijon
• 2017–present: Tigers Tübingen

Ryan Brooks was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 12, 1988. He played basketball at the collegiate level for the Tigers Tübingen in the Bundesliga.

Brooks has also played in the NBA for the Charlotte Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies, and he has also played in the European leagues for Panathinaikos, JDA Dijon, and Efes Pilsen.

Brooks is currently playing for the Tigers Tübingen in the Bundesliga. Ryan Brooks was a standout player at Lower Merion High School and went on to play college basketball at Temple.

Brooks was not drafted in the 2010 NBA Draft but signed with the LTi Gießen 46ers of the German League. Brooks had a breakout season in 2013-2014 with the Skyliners Frankfurt of the German League.

Brooks has since played for the JDA Dijon in France and the Tigers Tübingen in Germany. Brooks is now playing in the German League with the Tigers Tübingen.

39. Gorham Getchell

Career

• High school: Jenkintown, (Jenkintown, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1939–1943)
• Playing career: 1946–1947
• Position: Center
• Number: 9
• 1946–1947: Pittsburgh Ironmen

Gorham Getchell was born in Abington, Pennsylvania in 1920. Getchell attended high school in Jenkintown and played football for the school. Getchell began his career in the United States Navy during World War II.

He served in the Pacific Theater and was discharged in 1946. Getchell began his career in the National Football League in 1947 with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played for the Eagles until his retirement in 1969. Getchell was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975.

Getchell was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1978 and died from the disease seven years later. Gorham Getchell played collegiately at Temple before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Ironmen in the 1946 NBA Draft. He spent three seasons with the Ironmen before joining the Philadelphia Warriors in 1949.

He played with the Warriors until the 1955–1956 season. He then spent two seasons with the Baltimore Bullets before retiring. 

Getchell was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 1981. He passed away in 1999. Gorham Getchell was a versatile player who was able to play both the center and forward positions.

He was a key part of the Ironmen team that won the 1947–1948 NBA Championship. Gorham Getchell was a major contributor to the Philadelphia Warriors team that won the 1951 NBA Championship.

40. Micheal Eric

Center

Career

• High school: , Caesar Rodney, (Camden, Delaware), Church Farm School, (Exton, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2008–2012)
• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2013: Canton Charge
• 2013–2014: Texas Legends
• 2014: Panelefsiniakos
• 2014–2015: Enel Brindisi
• 2015–2016: Texas Legends
• 2016: AEK Athens
• 2016–2017: Bilbao Basket
• 2017–2019: Darüşşafaka
• 2019–2020: Baskonia
• 2020–2021: Türk Telekom
• 2021: CSKA Moscow
• 2021–2022: Unicaja Málaga
• 2023–present: Türk Telekom
• EuroCup champion (2018), NBA D-League All-Defensive Team (2016), NBA D-League All-Star (2016), NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2013)

Micheal Eric is a Nigerian basketball player who has played in several leagues, including the EuroCup and the Basketbol Süper Ligi. He was born in 1988 and attended high school in the United States.

After playing college basketball at Temple, he joined the Türk Telekom team in the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi in 2012. Eric is a center who is known for his physical play and strong rebounding. He has also played in the EuroCup and the Basketbol Süper Ligi.

He is a member of the Nigeria national basketball team and has played in several international competitions. In 2018, he won the Turkish Cup with Türk Telekom. 

Eric is married and has two children. Micheal Eric is an Undrafted player in the NBA. Micheal Eric has played for various teams in the D-League and the EuroCup.

Micheal Eric has won a EuroCup title with AEK Athens in 2018. Micheal Eric is a great defender and has been rewarded with an All-Defensive Team nomination in the D-League. Micheal Eric is currently playing for the Turkish team, Türk Telekom.

41. Walt Byrd

Career

• High school: Central (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1956–1957)
• Playing career: 1960–1972
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 22
• 1960–1964: Sunbury Mercuries
• 1964–1965: Camden Bullets
• 1965–1967: New Haven Elms
• 1966–1968: Trenton Colonials
• 1967–1968: Wilkes-Barre Barons
• 1969–1970: Miami Floridians
• 1970–1971: Camden Bullets
• 1971–1972: Cherry Hill Demons / Hazleton Bits

Walt Byrd was an American power forward who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Baltimore Bullets, and New York Knicks in the 1960s and 1970s. Byrd was one of the most physically imposing players of his era, standing 6'7" and weighing 205 pounds.

He was a strong rebounder and scorer, averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per season. Byrd was a three-time All-Star and won two championships with the Bullets in the 1970-71 and 1972-73 seasons. Byrd retired in 1972 after a successful 17-year professional career.

After retiring, Byrd served as the head coach of the Wyoming Thunderbirds of the ABA from 1976 to 1978. He later worked as a basketball commentator for various networks. The Walt Byrd Basketball Complex, which is located at Temple University in Philadelphia, is named in his honor.

42. William Cunningham

Career

• High school: Glenn Hills (Augusta, Georgia)
• College: Temple (1992–1996)
• NBA draft: 1996 / Undrafted
• Position: Center
• Number: 45, 50, 54, 51
• 1998: Utah Jazz
• 1998: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1999: Toronto Raptors
• 1999: New Jersey Nets

William Cunningham was born in 1974 in Augusta, Georgia. He attended high school at Glenn Hills in Augusta, Georgia, and then attended Temple University.

Cunningham played college basketball for the Temple Owls. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the 1996 NBA Draft. Cunningham has played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Cunningham has also played for the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Development League. Cunningham has won two championships with the Milwaukee Bucks.

 Cunningham has also been named to three All-Star teams. Cunningham is currently a free agent and is considering playing in the 2018–19 season.

Cunningham was undrafted in the 1996 NBA draft but was signed by the Utah Jazz. Cunningham played for the Jazz from 1998-1999. Cunningham then played for the 76ers from 1999-2002.

 Cunningham then played for the Raptors from 2002-2005. Cunningham then played for the Nets from 2005-2007. Cunningham then played for the Mavericks from 2007-2009.

Cunningham then played for the Pacers from 2009-2011. Cunningham then played for the Timberwolves from 2011-2013. Cunningham then played for the Pelicans from 2013-2016.

43. Rasheed Brokenborough

Career

• High school: University City, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1996–1999)
• NBA draft: 1999 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1999–2011
• Position: Shooting guard
• 2000–2001: South Dakota Gold
• 2001–2004: Kapfenberg Bulls
• 2004: Lleida
• 2004–2005: Cocodrilos de Caracas
• 2005–2006: Ventspils
• 2006–2007: Tofaş
• 2007–2008: Scavolini Pesaro
• 2008–2009: APOEL
• 2009–2011: WBC Wels
• Cyprus Division A champion (2009), Latvian league champion (2006), EuroCup Basketball Top Scorer (2004), Austrian Basketball Supercup MVP (2003), 3× Austrian Bundesliga champion (2002–2004), IBA Sixth Man of the Year (2001), Second-team Parade All-American (1995)

Rasheed Brokenborough was a shooting guard who played in the NBA from 1999-2011. Brokenborough attended high school at University City in Philadelphia and played college basketball at Temple.

He was drafted by the NBA but didn't play in the league until 1999. Brokenborough played for the Kapfenberg Bulls and South Dakota Gold in his first two seasons in the league. He was traded to the Orlando Magic in 2004 and played for them until 2007.

He then played for the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls before retiring in 2011. Brokenborough is married and has two children. He has played in several international tournaments and is currently a commentator for the NBA on ESPN.

Brokenborough is known for his long range shooting and was a three time All-Star.

44. Mark Tyndale

Career

• High school: Simon Gratz, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2004–2008)
• NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2008–2018
• NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2013), Robert V. Geasey Trophy co-winner (2008), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2008), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2005)

Mark Tyndale is an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. He played basketball for Temple from 2004 to 2008. Tyndale was undrafted in the 2008 NBA draft but played in the Australian League for the Adelaide 36ers in 2008.

He joined the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League in 2009. He then played for the Milwaukee Bucks, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Orlando Magic before joining the Raptors in 2018. Tyndale is a father of two and lives in Toronto. He has a degree in business administration from Temple.

Tyndale is known for his work on the bench with the Raptors. Tyndale is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard. 

Mark Tyndale has been a coaching assistant with the Toronto Raptors for the past two seasons. He previously served as an assistant coach with the Sioux Falls Skyforce and the Elitzur Yavne.

Tyndale has also been a player development coach for the Raptors since 2019. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers. Tyndale was born in England and played for the London Lightning in the British Basketball League. 

He has also played for the Bonn Basket and the BC Dnipro. Tyndale has a degree in physical education from the University of South Wales. He is married and has two children.

45. Jaylen Bond

Career

• High school: Plymouth-Whitemarsh, (Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania)
• College: , Texas (2011–2013), Temple (2014–2016)
• NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2017: Westchester Knicks
• 2017–2018: Pistoia Basket 2000
• 2018–2020: Al Nasr
• 2020–2021: Al-Muharraq
• 2021: Blackwater Bossing

Jaylen Bond is a 29-year-old power forward who was originally drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2012 NBA Draft. Bond has played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets in his four-year career.

Bond averaged 7.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in his career. Bond is a versatile player who is capable of playing both power forward and center. Bond is a strong defender who is capable of guarding multiple positions. Bond is a good passer and shooter who can shoot from anywhere on the court.

Bond is a good team player who is willing to play both offense and defense. Bond is a free agent after playing out the final year of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Bond is a potential free agent target for the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Memphis Grizzlies.

46. Quinton Rose

Career

• High school: Bishop Kearney, (Irondequoit, New York)
• College: Temple (2016–2020)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Westchester Knicks
• 2× Second-team All-AAC (2019, 2020), AAC All-Rookie Team (2017)

Quinton Rose is an American shooting guard and small forward who played for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. Rose was drafted by the Knicks with the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA G League draft.

He made his NBA debut on December 19, 2018, playing 31 minutes in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rose has scored in double figures in each of the 12 games he has played in the NBA G League this season. Rose was born in Rochester, New York, in 1998.

He attended Monroe-Woodbury High School in Monroe, New York, and played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. 

Rose was named the MVP of the 2017 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament after leading Louisville to the national championship. In 2018, he was named the G League Player of the Year and was selected to the All-G League First Team.

Rose is the son of former NBA player Delonte West.

Final Words

Temple University Basketball Best Players of All Time:. . Without a doubt, the most celebrated and successful Temple basketball players of all time are Eric Snow and Larry Brown.

Snow was a three-time All American and two-time conference player of the year, while Brown led the Owls to four conference championships and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. Other standout players include Earl Lloyd, Doug Overton, and Alonzo Mourning.