men's basketball
A look back at the Owls’ greatest upsets
Type: News Story
On the heels of Temple men’s basketball’s recent upset of No. 1 Houston, we compiled this list of the Owls’ most memorable wins.
January 25, 2023
Temple excels in diverse leadership of collegiate athletics
Type: News Story
Temple is the only FBS school to have a Black president, Black athletic director and Black coaches in football and men’s and women’s basketball.
February 28, 2022
The history of “T for Temple U”
Type: News Story
Temple’s “T for Temple U” cheer was created by two cheerleaders and the Diamond Marching Band during the 1982–1983 basketball season.
April 28, 2020
Owl in the family: Aaron McKie's Temple-made team
Type: News Story
New Temple men’s head coach Aaron McKie wasn’t just seeking a skilled coaching staff as he got set to take over for legendary coach Fran Dunphy—he wanted a basketball family.
February 14, 2020
Men’s basketball team honors late great Mik Kilgore
Type: News Story
Team players have donned jersey patches and shooting shirts to celebrate the Temple legend who died suddenly in November.
December 10, 2018
Fran Dunphy to coach 2018-19 season; Aaron McKie named as successor
Type: News Story
Head men’s basketball Coach Fran Dunphy will remain through the 2018-2019 season, and current assistant coach and alumnus Aaron McKie will succeed Dunphy in that role.
April 11, 2018
Basketball teams host home games during break
Type: News Story
Temple men’s and women’s basketball teams are off to great starts this season. Here’s when to catch them over break.
December 21, 2016
One weekend, five wins, two titles
Type: News Story
Temple football, volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball shined over the holiday weekend.
November 28, 2016
Men’s basketball scores food donations to fight hunger
Type: News Story
The team partnered with The Fresh Grocer of Progress Plaza to donate food to the Delaware Valley’s largest food bank.
June 1, 2016
Men’s basketball to compete in NCAA Tournament
Type: News Story
The Owls open their 32nd tournament appearance with a game against No. 7 seed Iowa.
March 14, 2016
Owls win regular-season conference title
Type: News Story
After ending the regular season with a win over Tulane, the team secured a No. 1 seed in the American Men's Basketball Championship.
March 7, 2016
Mandarin broadcasters get to work
Type: News Story
James Yuan and Javi Yuan make Temple men's basketball accessible for Chinese audiences by providing commentary in Mandarin.
February 10, 2016
Temple basketball games postponed due to inclement weather
Type: Announcement
Men's and women's games originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23, have been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
January 22, 2016
Men’s basketball heads to the boxing ring
Type: News Story
Every Friday in July, members of the Temple men’s basketball team head to the nearby Joe Hand Boxing Gym to prepare for the upcoming season.
July 23, 2015
Fans offer strong show of support
Type: News Story
An impressive contingent of Temple fans traveled to New York to cheer on their team in Madison Square Garden.
March 31, 2015
Men's basketball meets Miami in NIT semifinals
Type: News Story
The Owls tip off against the University of Miami tonight at Madison Square Garden in the semifinal round of the 2015 National Invitation Tournament.
March 31, 2015
Philadelphia 'Big 5' honors three Temple men's basketball players
Type: News Story
Men's basketball players Dalton Pepper, Will Cummings and Jimmy McDonnell will be honored at the annual Philadelphia Big 5 Banquet, to be held April 14 in the Palestra.
March 26, 2014