BRISTOL, Conn. – With the 23rd overall pick in the WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky selected Temple senior Shey Peddy. She becomes just the third-ever player from the program to be drafted by the league, now entering its 16th season. Peddy was the first pick for the Chicago Sky in this year’s draft, in the second round. Peddy, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, A-10 Defensive … [Read more...] about Peddy selected 23rd in the WNBA Draft
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Temple freshman Will Cummings has successful knee surgery
Courtesy of OwlSports.com. PHILADELPHIA - Temple University freshman point guard Will Cummings had successful surgery Thursday (April 12) on his right knee to repair a lateral meniscus tear. The surgery was performed at Orange Park Surgery Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Cummings, who suffered the injury during spring practice, will undergo therapeutic … [Read more...] about Temple freshman Will Cummings has successful knee surgery
Temple guard Aaron Brown to transfer
Courtesy of OwlSports.com PHILADELPHIA (04/14/12) – Temple University’s sophomore guard Aaron Brown has informed head coach Fran Dunphy of his intention to transfer to another school following the 2012 spring semester. “Aaron Brown informed me of his desire to transfer this morning” said Dunphy. “He is a good man and we wish him all the best and he has been a … [Read more...] about Temple guard Aaron Brown to transfer
Temple-Syracuse to headline inaugural Gotham Classic
Courtesy of OwlSports.com. PHILADELPHIA (03/28/12) – Two of the top 10 winningest men’s college basketball programs, Temple and Syracuse, will headline the field of the inaugural Gotham Classic, which culminates with the two teams facing each other at New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday, December 22. Tickets for the Gotham Classic go on sale Thursday, … [Read more...] about Temple-Syracuse to headline inaugural Gotham Classic
Duquesne announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program
Courtesy of GoDuquesne.com. PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University Director of Athletics Greg Amodio announced today that Ron Everhart will not be retained as head men's basketball coach. "I appreciate all Ron has done for our men's basketball program," said Amodio. "He stepped into a difficult situation six years ago and was able to make Duquesne competitive in the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Duquesne announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program