There's a lot more to Micheal Eric than basketball. He received his bachelor's degree in communications. He carries a 3.5 grade point average in pursuit of a master's degree in adult and organizational development. He is a computer expert and he speaks several African dialects. But it's on the court where the 6-foot-11 center from Nigeria has experienced both success and heartache at Temple — including two devastating injuries. How has Eric persevered? "I have an opportunity somebody doesn't have in my country," he said. "Why not take advantage of it?"