2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 February 2023 Basketball 2010–11 Temple Owls Temple T logo.svg 150 Atlantic 10 Conference A-10 26–8 14–2 Fran Dunphy Dave Duke Matt Langel Shawn Trice Liacouras Center NCAA Tournament Round of 32 The 2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team (the Owls) represented Temple University in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played their home games at the Liacouras Center, which has a capacity of 10,206. The Owls were in their 29th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. In the previous season, Temple Owls gained a record of 29–6 and reached the NCAA tournament. The team returned three starters from the previous season, but leading scorer Ryan Brooks and point guard Luis Guzman left, having graduated. They were replaced by new players Aaron Brown, Anthony Lee, and Jimmy McDonnell and graduate student transfer Dutch Gaitley. In the off-season, other Atlantic 10 coaches predicted that Temple Owls would win the league. Temple Owls finished the season with a 26–8 record. Among the highlights of the year was an upset of #10 Georgetown on December 9, in coach Fran Dunphy's 400th victory. In addition, Lavoy Allen became Temple Owls' all-time leading rebounder in a 66–52 rout of Saint Joseph's. Allen snatched 12 boards to pass Temple Owls' radio analyst Johnny Baum's 1,042 career rebounds. The Owls' 14–2 mark in Atlantic 10 play earned them a two seed in the 2011 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament, where they lost in the semifinals to Richmond. The team earned an at-large bid to the 2011 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament as a seven seed, and defeated Penn State in the round of 64 on a last-second shot by guard Juan Fernandez. The win ended Dunphy's 11-game losing streak in the NCAA Tournament, the longest on record. Temple Owls' season ended with a double overtime loss to San Diego State in the round of 32. After the season, Allen was selected for the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, Ramone Moore was selected for the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team, Fernandez was an All-Atlantic 10 Third Team selection, and Scootie Randall was recognized as an All-Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention. Allen was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2011 NBA draft. Preseason thumb|left|Temple played their home games at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. In 2010–11, the Temple Owls men's basketball team were in their 29th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference.http://a.espncdn.com/media/pdf/091115/temple.pdf Temple ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures November 12, 2010 Since 1997, the team has played their home games at the Liacouras Center, which has a capacity of 10,206.Mike Kern http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20101111_AT_A_GLANCE_1.html?viewAll=y Temple basketball at a glance November 12, 2010 November 11, 2010 Philadelphia Daily News Philly.com In their previous season, an Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll predicted that Temple Owls would finish fifth in the conference, tied with Duquesne.http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/MBBPre0910.pdf 2009–10 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Preseason All-Conference Teams October 22, 2009 CBS Sports CBS Interactive November 14, 2010 November 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112092337/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/MBBPre0910.pdf dead Despite the low expectations, the Owls were tied with Xavier atop the Atlantic 10 standings with a 14–2 conference record, and won their third straight Atlantic 10 tournament title.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=300730218 https://web.archive.org/web/20100317004021/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=300730218 dead March 17, 2010 Temple holds off Richmond rally to claim another A-10 championship November 14, 2010 March 14, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures The team drew a five seed in the 2010 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, where they lost to 12 seed Cornell in the first round, 78–65, and finished with a record of 29–6.Fred Goodall Associated Press http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/19/no-12-seed-cornell-dominates-temple-78-65/ No. 12 seed Cornell dominates Temple 78–65 November 14, 2010 March 19, 2010 San Diego Union-Tribune SignOnSanDiego.com Head coach Fran Dunphy was rewarded with a contract extension on May 5, 2010, and will stay with Temple Owls until the 2017–18 season.Associated Press https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=5165873 Dunphy, Temple Owls agree to extension November 14, 2010 May 5, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Before the 2010–11 season, Temple Owls men's basketball team lost two starters from the previous year to graduation: Ryan Brooks and Luis Guzman. Brooks was the team's highest scorer, with an average of 14.3 points per game, and averages of 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. In his final season, he was selected for the all-conference second team and finished his career with 1,225 points, the 31st highest in Temple Owls' history.http://www.owlsports.com/news/2010/8/3/MBB_0803105605.aspx?path=mbball Ryan Brooks Signs Professional Contract with German Club November 15, 2010 August 3, 2010 Temple Owls Temple University Guzman was the Owls' starting point guard, leading the team in assist-to-turnover ratio at 2.07 and averaged 4.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He was the team's captain and earned a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration in three and a half years.http://www.owlsports.com/news/2010/8/27/MBB_0827105919.aspx?path=mbball Luis Guzman Signs Pro Contract with Slovakian Club November 15, 2010 August 27, 2010 Temple Owls Temple University Walk-on forward Rafael DeLeon also graduated.http://www.owlsports.com/news/2010/3/6/MBB_0306100645.aspx?path=mbball #16/20 Temple Wins A-10 Regular Season Championship November 15, 2010 March 6, 2010 Temple Owls Temple University Two players left Temple Owls voluntarily: sophomores Chris Clarke and Carmel Bouchman. Clarke redshirted in 2009–10 after transferring from Pensacola Junior College, transferred again to Division II Morehouse College. Bouchman appeared in nine games and tallied a total of 12 minutes and two points before returning to Tel Aviv, Israel.Associated Press https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=5517651 Two players decide to leave Temple November 15, 2010 August 31, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Lavoy Allen, a first team all-conference selection and the team's leading rebounder at 10.7 rebounds per game. Allen briefly played with the 2010 NBA draft, but returned to Temple Owls for his senior season.http://www.owlsports.com/news/2010/5/8/MBB_0508100709.aspx Lavoy Allen Withdraws Name From NBA Draft November 15, 2010 May 8, 2010 Temple Owls Temple University Forward Craig Williams had foot surgery and did not play that season.Keith Pompey http://articles.philly.com/2011-03-05/sports/28655928_1_lavoy-allen-senior-power-big-five https://web.archive.org/web/20120523183833/http://articles.philly.com/2011-03-05/sports/28655928_1_lavoy-allen-senior-power-big-five dead May 23, 2012 Allen ready for his final home game as an Owl March 5, 2011 June 8, 2011 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philly.com On October 21, 2010, the Owls were voted by other Atlantic 10 coaches as the preseason favorite to win the league, receiving 19 first place votes. Allen was selected for the All-Conference First Team and Defensive Team, while Juan Fernandez was selected for the second team. Allen was listed on the preseason Wooden and Naismith Award 50-man watchlist. Jay Bilas of ESPN named Temple Owls the third best team in the Atlantic 10, behind Xavier and Dayton. He cited Allen's summer experience on the USA select team and the development of Michael Eric as factors for a successful season.Jay Bilas Jay Bilas http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/notebooksummershootaround100818/atlantic-10 Summer Shootaround: Atlantic 10 November 23, 2010 August 18, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20101124182019/http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/notebooksummershootaround100818/atlantic-10 24 November 2010 dead Recruiting Incoming signees Anthony Lee, a center from Eustis, Florida, joined Temple Owls on September 26, 2009, becoming the first member of the Owls' recruiting class.Scout.com College Basketball Recruiting Commits http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=8&cfg=bb&toinid=351&yr=2010 Scout.com Fox Sports April 11, 2011 The Maryland native transferred from Eustis High School to West Oaks Academy after his junior year. As a senior, he averaged 23.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game while winning MVP honors from the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association. ESPN ranked him the #38 center in his class.http://www.owlsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4606&path=mbball 2010–11 Men's Basketball Roster: #3 Anthony Lee June 8, 2011 Temple Owls Temple University Lee picked Temple Owls over scholarship offers from Southern California, Georgia, and Seton Hall.http://www.owlsports.com/news/2009/11/20/MBB_1120095426.aspx?path=mbball Men's Basketball Signs Two Recruits June 8, 2011 November 20, 2009 Temple Owls Temple University After undergoing surgery for a herniated disc, Lee redshirted the season.Keith Pompey http://articles.philly.com/2011-01-14/sports/27028230_1_owls-liacouras-center-redshirt https://web.archive.org/web/20120523183828/http://articles.philly.com/2011-01-14/sports/27028230_1_owls-liacouras-center-redshirt dead May 23, 2012 Owls redshirt freshman forward January 14, 2011 June 8, 2011 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philly.com On November 2, small forward Aaron Brown of Newark, New Jersey signed with the Owls. He posted per-game averages of 17.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals in his senior campaign at St. Benedict's Prep. Brown was a New Jersey All-Prep First Team selection in 2010 and participated in the Jordan Brand Classic Regional.http://www.owlsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4604&path=mbball 2010–11 Men's Basketball Roster: #22 Aaron Brown June 12, 2011 Temple Owls Temple University He chose Temple Owls over Harvard, Miami (Fl.), Penn, Boston College, and Florida State.Andy Vasquez http://www.northjersey.com/sports/93835734_Brown_s_choice_is_Temple.html Hackensack's Aaron Brown finds a hoops home at Temple May 15, 2010 June 13, 2011 The Record NorthJersey.com Small forward Jimmy McDonnell, from Jackson, New Jersey, joined the team on August 11, 2010.Scout.com College Basketball Recruiting Commits http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=8&cfg=bb&toinid=351&yr=2011 Scout.com Fox Sports June 13, 2011 In his senior season at Jackson Memorial High School, McDonnell averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game as Jackson Memorial compiled a 16–8 record. McDonnell was selected for the first team all-Division in the A-Shore Conference, and was the most valuable player at the WOBM Holiday Classic.http://www.owlsports.com/news/2010/8/19/MBB_0819100612.aspx Jimmy McDonnell Signs Scholarship Letter to Play Men's Basketball August 19, 2011 June 13, 2011 Temple Owls Temple University McDonnell was originally headed to Division II UMass Lowell, but after a strong performance at the West Virginia HoopGroup JamFest, he drew the attention of Owls coach Fran Dunphy. McDonnell redshirted the season to add bulk to his frame.Mike DeCourcy http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2010-08-20/strong-summer-earns-prep-forward-scholarship-to-temple Strong summer earns prep forward Jimmy McDonnell scholarship to Temple August 20, 2010 June 13, 2011 Sporting News September 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927192540/http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2010-08-20/strong-summer-earns-prep-forward-scholarship-to-temple dead Dutch Gaitley was granted a one-time transfer exception by the NCAA and was eligible immediately, instead of sitting out the customary season. The forward graduated in three years from Monmouth University, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2009. At Temple, Gaitley pursued a master's degree in sports administration. A native of Haverford, Pennsylvania, he was a 2006 graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School. In 88 games at Monmouth, he averaged 2.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.http://www.owlsports.com/news/2010/10/14/MBB_1014102026.aspx Dutch Gaitley Added To Men's Basketball Roster October 14, 2010 June 14, 2011 Temple Owls Temple University no no 2010 Anthony Lee F/C Eustis, Florida West Oaks Academy (FL) 6 9 195 September 26, 2009 3 3 88 Aaron Brown SF Newark, New Jersey St. Benedict's Prep (NJ) 6 3 185 November 2, 2009 2 3 83 Jimmy McDonnell PF Jackson, New Jersey Jackson Memorial HS (NJ) 6 10 190 August 11, 2010 40 2010 Temple 2010 Basketball Commitments 2010 Temple Basketball Commits ESPN temple 75 218 November 17, 2010 yes 2011–12 team recruits The sole member of the Owls' 2011 recruiting class was Will Cummings, a point guard from Jacksonville, Florida who committed on September 4, 2010. He averaged 18.1 points, 8.1 assists, 4.0 steals per game as a senior at Providence School, in addition to carrying a 4.0 grade point average. The Jacksonville Times-Union named him the high school boys' basketball player of the year.Jeff Elliot http://m.jacksonville.com/sports/basketball/2011-04-16/story/all-first-coast-best-come-providences-will-cummings All-First Coast: Best to come for Providence's Will Cummings April 16, 2011 June 14, 2011 Jacksonville Times-Union https://web.archive.org/web/20110820100204/http://m.jacksonville.com/sports/basketball/2011-04-16/story/all-first-coast-best-come-providences-will-cummings August 20, 2011 dead Cummings drew attention from Stanford, Miami (Fl.), and Boston College, but chose Temple because of their winning tradition.Keith Pompey http://articles.philly.com/2010-11-28/sports/24953352_1_temple-owls-acc https://web.archive.org/web/20120523184122/http://articles.philly.com/2010-11-28/sports/24953352_1_temple-owls-acc dead May 23, 2012 Temple recruit Will Cummings a true student-athlete November 28, 2010 June 14, 2011 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philly.com no no 2010 Will Cummings PG Jacksonville, Florida Providence School (FL) 6 1 165 September 4, 2010 3 3 91 2011 Temple 2011 Basketball Commitments 2011 Temple Basketball Commits ESPN temple 75 218 June 14, 2011 yes Roster Players #NameHeightWeight (lbs.)PositionClassHometownHigh school1Khalif Wyatt6 4210 lb kgGSo.Norristown, PennsylvaniaU.S. Norristown HS3 Anthony Lee6 9205 lb kgF/CFr.Orlando, FloridaU.S. West Oaks Academy4 Juan Fernandez6 4180 lb kgGJr. Río Tercero, CórdobaArgentina Dr. Alexis Carrel HS11T. J. DiLeo6 2195 lb kgGSo.Cinnaminson, New JerseyU.S. Cinnaminson HS15 Jimmy McDonnell6 10190 lb kgFFr.Jackson, New JerseyU.S. Jackson Memorial HS22 Aaron Brown6 5210 lb kgGFr.Newark, New JerseyU.S. St. Benedict's Prep23 Ramone Moore6 4180 lb kgGJr.Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaU.S. South Philadelphia HS24 Lavoy Allen6 9225 lb kgFSr.Morrisville, PennsylvaniaU.S. Pennsbury HS30 Craig Williams6 9240 lb kgFSr.Christiansted, U.S. Virgin IslandsU.S. St. Croix Central HS31 Jake Godino6 0170 lb kgGJr.Chester, PennsylvaniaU.S. Delaware County Christian School32Rahlir Jefferson6 6200 lb kgFSo.Chester, PennsylvaniaU.S. Chester HS33 Scootie Randall6 6205 lb kgFJr.Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaU.S. Communications Tech HS45 Dutch Gaitley6 9240 lb kgCSr.Haverford, PennsylvaniaU.S. Archbishop Carroll HS50 Micheal Eric6 11240 lb kgF/CJr. LagosNigeria Church Farm School Coaches thumb|upright|Fran Dunphy was the head coach of the 2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team. Name Position Year at Temple Alma mater (year)http://www.owlsports.com/documents/2010/11/15/201011Coaches.pdf?id=939 2010–11 Temple Men's Basketball Media Guide: Coaching Staff November 15, 2010 PDF Temple Owls Temple University November 17, 2010 Fran Dunphy Head coach 5th La Salle (1970) Dave Duke Assistant coach 5th Villanova (1974) Matt Langel Assistant coach 5th Pennsylvania (2000) Shawn Trice Assistant coach 5th Pennsylvania (1995) Jeff Wilson Director of operations 5th Temple (2004) John Poulous Athletic trainer 1st Temple (2010) Dion Dacons Coordinator of student development/manager 3rd Temple (2007) Marc Proto Strength & conditioning coach 4th Connecticut College (1996) Raheem Mapp Administrative coordinator 1st Temple (2009) Schedule Temple Owls 2011 #FFFFFF #FF0000 Temple Owls November yes #FF0000 #FFFFFF |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 1 | November 12 | Seton Hall | W 62–56 | Ramone Moore – 14 | Rahlir Jefferson – 10 | Juan Fernandez – 5 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (8,368) | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 2 | November 14 | Toledo | W 82–49 | Micheal Eric – 14 | Eric – 9 | Lavoy Allen – 6 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (4,087) | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 3 | November 25 | California | L 57–50 | Allen – 13 | Jefferson – 8 | Allen/Fernandez – 2 | HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,973) | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 4 | November 26 | Georgia | W 65–58 | Scootie Randall – 18 | Moore – 8 | Fernandez/Moore/Jefferson – 3 | HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,932) | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 5 | November 28 | Texas A&M | L 54–51 | Allen/Fernandez – 10 | Allen/Jefferson – 7 | Allen/Khalif Wyatt/T. J. DiLeo – 2 | HP Field House, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2,973) | 3–2 |- Temple Owls December #FF0000 #FFFFFF |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 6 | December 1 | Central Michigan | W 65–53 | Fernandez – 18 | Allen – 10 | Randall – 3 | McGuirk Arena, Mt. Pleasant, MI (5,350) | 4–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 7 | December 5 | Maryland | W 64–61 | Moore – 16 | Allen – 10 | Fernandez – 3 | Verizon Center, Washington, DC (10,227) | 5–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 8 | December 9 | #10 Georgetown | W 68–65 | Moore – 30 | Allen – 6 | Allen – 4 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (9,509) | 6–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 9 | December 12 | Akron | W 82–47 | Eric – 16 | Jefferson – 9 | Fernandez – 5 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,834) | 7–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 10 | December 18 | Northern Illinois | W 84–74 | Allen – 22 | Eric – 12 | Fernandez – 7 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,116) | 8–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 11 | December 22 | Ohio | W 76–65 | Jefferson – 18 | Allen – 13 | Fernandez – 9 | Convocation Center, Athens, OH (6,942) | 9–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 12 | December 30 | #8 Villanova | L 78–74 | Allen – 22 | Allen – 9 | Fernandez – 5 | The Pavilion, Villanova, PA (6,500) | 9–3 |- Temple Owls January #FF0000 #FFFFFF |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 13 | January 5 | Fordham | https://archive.today/20120707192312/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310052230 W 70–51 | Moore/Fernandez – 15 | Eric – 11 | Moore – 4 | IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJ (2,178) | 10–3(1–0) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 14 | January 9 | Saint Louis | W 57–53 | Moore – 15 | Moore – 8 | Eric/Jefferson – 2 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,336) | 11–3(2–0) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 15 | January 12 | St. Bonaventure | W 83–55 | Moore – 19 | Eric – 7 | Wyatt – 6 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,213) | 12–3(3–0) |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 16 | January 15 | Duquesne | L 78–66 | Moore – 18 | Aaron Brown – 6 | Allen – 3 | A.J. Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh, PA (3,506) | 12–4(3–1) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 17 | January 19 | Penn | W 73–56 | Wyatt – 27 | Allen/Eric – 6 | Moore – 6 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (7,838) | 13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 18 | January 22 | Xavier | L 88–77 | Randall – 28 | Eric – 11 | Fernandez/Moore – 5 | Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH (10,250) | 13–5(3–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 19 | January 26 | Charlotte | W 76–67 | Wyatt – 17 | Allen – 15 | Wyatt – 6 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (2,679) | 14–5(4–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 20 | January 29 | Saint Joseph's | W 72–64 | Randall – 17 | Allen – 12 | Moore – 8 | The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA (7,342) | 15–5(5–2) |- Temple Owls February #FF0000 #FFFFFF |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 21 | February 2 | La Salle | W 71–67 | Wyatt – 18 | Allen – 7 | Moore – 5 | Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia, PA (3,121) | 16–5(6–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 22 | February 5 | Rhode Island | W 80–67 | Randall – 27 | Allen – 10 | Moore/Fernandez – 6 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (8,679) | 17–5(7–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 23 | February 9 | Fordham | W 77–66 | Moore – 22 | Allen – 14 | Allen/Moore/Wyatt – 4 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (3,858) | 18–5(8–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 24 | February 12 | Dayton | W 75–63 | Moore – 26 | Moore/Eric – 9 | Fernandez – 9 | University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OH (13,117) | 19–5(9–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 25 | February 17 | Richmond | W 73–53 | Moore – 24 | Allen/Jefferson – 7 | Allen – 4 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (6,078) | 20–5(10–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 26 | February 20 | Saint Joseph's | W 66–52 | Moore – 17 | Allen – 12 | Fernandez – 6 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (10,206) | 21–5(11–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 27 | February 23 | #1 Duke | L 78–61 | Allen – 17 | Allen – 13 | Jefferson – 6 | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC (9,314) | 21–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 28 | February 26 | George Washington | W 57–41 | Allen – 19 | Allen – 16 | Moore – 5 | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center, Washington, DC (3,532) | 22–6(12–2) |- Temple Owls March #FF0000 #FFFFFF |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 29 | March 2 | UMass | W 73–67 (OT) | Fernandez – 19 | Allen – 18 | Moore – 7 | Mullins Center, Amherst, MA (3,641) | 23–6(13–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 30 | March 5 | La Salle | W 90–82 | Allen – 24 | Allen – 11 | Fernandez – 7 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA (8,154) | 24–6(14–2) |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 31 | March 11 | La Salle | W 96–76 | Moore – 23 | Allen – 12 | Allen – 6 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ | 25–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 32 | March 12 | Richmond | L 58–54 | Wyatt – 15 | Allen – 10 | Fernandez – 10 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ (8,285) | 25–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#D8FFEB" | 33 | March 17 | (10 Seed) Penn State | W 66–64 | Moore/Fernandez – 23 | Allen – 11 | Allen/Fernandez – 3 | McKale Center, Tucson, AZ | 26–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFE6E6" | 34 | March 19 | (2 Seed) San Diego State | L 71–64 (2OT) | Moore – 17 | Jefferson – 12 | Wyatt – 4 | McKale Center, Tucson, AZ (11,127) | 26–8 |- ! colspan="2" | 2010–11 team schedule |} Season Preconference season Temple Owls started their season with a 62–56 home win against Seton Hall Pirates on November 12. Seton Hall last led with 8:15 in the first half, off a Herb Pope jump shot to make the score 20–17. The Owls went on a 17–0 run to close the half. They led by up to 16 with 4 minutes and 16seconds left in the game, but Seton Hall scored the next 12 points to cut their deficit to four. Despite retaining most of their players from the 2009–2010 season, when they were the eighth-highest scoring team in Division I at 80.1 points per game, Seton Hall was held to 30 percent shooting by Temple Owls' defense.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303160218 Consistent defense lifts Temple over Seton Hall November 23, 2010 November 12, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20101125173320/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303160218 25 November 2010 dead Juan Fernandez led Temple Owls with 12 points, and Rahlir Jefferson recorded his first double-double at 10 points and 10 rebounds. Owls player Lavoy Allen sat out much of the game with foul trouble.Keith Pompey Temple defeats Seton Hall, 62–56 November 13, 2010 The Philadelphia Inquirer The Owls won their next game against Toledo 82–49. All five starters scored above nine, and Micheal Eric was the highest scorer, with 14 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303180218 Micheal Eric leads five players in double-digit scoring for Temple November 24, 2010 November 14, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20101125174049/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303180218 25 November 2010 dead Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Owls traveled to Lake Buena Vista, Florida to participate in the Old Spice Classic. Temple Owls suffered their first loss of the season on November 25, falling to California 57–50. The Golden Bears went on a 16–1 run late in the second half to seal a victory.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303290025 Cal uses late 16–1 run to advance in Old Spice Classic December 12, 2010 November 25, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20101202163159/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303290025 2 December 2010 dead The next day, Temple Owls recovered to beat Georgia 65–58. Scootie Randall had a career-high 18 points for the Owls, including 15 in the first half. Rahlir Jefferson's converted a three-point play with 41.4 seconds left, securing a win for Temple Owls.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303300218 Georgia stays close but No. 20 Temple wins at Old Spice Classic December 12, 2010 November 26, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20101202150402/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303300218 2 December 2010 dead In the Old Spice Classic consolation game, Temple Owls lost to Texas A&M 54–51. Texas A&M took a 51–50 lead when B.J. Holmes scored with 18.5 seconds left. Juan Fernandez then missed an open jumper that would have given Temple Owls the lead. "We've got to shoot the ball better. Our defense is pretty solid. We've got a chance to be a good basketball team," said Temple Owls' coach Fran Dunphy after the game.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303320218 Aggies notch upset of Owls in Old Spice Classic consolation December 12, 2010 November 28, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20101202174941/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303320218 2 December 2010 dead The team's next challenge was the Central Michigan Chippewas, which Temple Owls handled 65–53. The Owls were losing 31–41 with 16:35 left in the game, but then scored the next eight points. Temple Owls permanently took the lead off a Lavoy Allen layup with 9:30 remaining. Juan Fernandez notched 18 points led the Owls, and Allen had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303352117 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228105843/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303352117 dead February 28, 2011 Temple 65, Cent. Michigan 53 December 12, 2010 December 1, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures In the teams' first meeting since 2006, Temple Owls knocked off Maryland 63–61. Despite trailing by 15 at halftime, Maryland staged a comeback led by Terrell Stoglin, who had 12 of his 16 points in the second half. James Padgett dunked with 1:49 left to tie the game at 56. Afterwards, Lavoy Allen completed a three-point play, and Khalif Wyatt stole a Dino Gregory pass to put Temple Owls in the lead permanently. The Owls outrebounded the Terrapins 42–32, and Ramone Moore scored 16 points, leading the team.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303352117 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228105843/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303352117 dead February 28, 2011 Temple 64, Maryland 61 December 13, 2010 December 5, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures On December 9, Temple Owls matched up against Georgetown. Fran Dunphy earned his 400th career victory, as his Owls upset the tenth-ranked Hoyas 68–65. At their first home game in almost a month, Temple Owls took an early 6–0 lead and did not trail the entire game. They led by 11 in the first half, and a backdoor cut to Ramone Moore put the Owls up 39–32 at the break. The Hoyas manage to tie the game at 56 when Chris Wright sunk a pair of free throws. A three-pointer from Moore and a putback shot from Rahlir Jefferson enabled Temple Owls to take a 61–56 lead. A hook shot by Georgetown's Julian Vaughn cut the Hoya deficit to one with less than a minute remaining, but Hollis Thompson missed a layup that would have given the Hoyas the lead. Jefferson grabbed the rebound and then netted two foul shots, and a last-second halfcourt shot by Austin Freeman went over the backboard. Temple Owls' fans rushed the court after the buzzer, as Georgetown suffered their first loss of the year. Moore shot 12-for-18 from the floor for a career-high 30 points. Dunphy congratulated his team's defensive effort, holding the Hoyas to 44 percent shooting, and said, "it's all about these guys. They're all great players and great people."Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303430218 https://web.archive.org/web/20101211170751/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303430218 dead December 11, 2010 Ramone Moore scores 30 to lead Temple Owls past No. 10 Georgetown December 14, 2010 December 9, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures The Owls then defeated three Mid-American Conference teams: Akron, Northern Illinois, and Ohio. On December 12, behind Micheal Eric's 16 points, Temple Owls routed Akron 82–47. At halftime, the Owls led 40–15 after shooting 63 percent in the first half.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303460218 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228102805/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303460218 dead February 28, 2011 Temple 82, Akron 47 January 2, 2011 December 12, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Temple Owls shot 53.4 percent from the field in an 84–74 win over Northern Illinois. Lavoy Allen had 22 points and Ramone Moore had 21 in the contest.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303520218 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228130423/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303520218 dead February 28, 2011 Xavier Silas' 27 not enough as NIU loses to Temple January 2, 2011 December 18, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Rahlir Jefferson's career-high 18 points led Temple Owls past Ohio 76–65 for the Owls' sixth consecutive victory.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303560195 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228130801/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303560195 dead February 28, 2011 Temple 76, Ohio 65 January 2, 2011 December 22, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures When Temple Owls squared off against #7 Villanova on December 30, it marked the first time since 1988 that two Philadelphia Big Five teams ranked in the Associated Press poll met. The Owls held star guard Corey Fisher to five points, but his backcourt mates Corey Stokes and Maalik Wayns tallied 24 and 21 points, respectively, to give Villanova a 78–74 victory. The game was back-and-forth all night, and Temple Owls held a 40–39 lead at the break. Villanova built a 10-point lead in the second half, but the Owls went on a 13–0 run to take a three-point lead. With 2.3 seconds left, Lavoy Allen hit a three to cut the Wildcats' lead to 76–74, but Wayns sealed the win with a pair of free throws. Allen scored 22 for Temple Owls, and Juan Fernandez had 20 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303640222 https://web.archive.org/web/20110227075117/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303640222 dead February 27, 2011 Corey Stokes leads Villanova past Temple Owls in Philadelphia showdown January 10, 2011 December 30, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Conference season To begin the conference season, the Owls won against Fordham 70–51 at the IZOD Center. Fordham last won a conference game on January 28, 2009, but Temple Owls had a 27–22 deficit in the first half. However, a balanced offensive attack, led by Juan Fernandez and Ramone Moore's 15 points each, helped Temple Owls to take the lead. Michael Eric scored his first collegiate double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Lavoy Allen was the fourth starter to score in double figures, with 12 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310052230 Temple 70, Fordham 51 January 26, 2011 January 5, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228113535/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310052230 28 February 2011 dead On January 6, starting point guard Juan Fernandez bruised his knee in practice and missed the January 9 game against Saint Louis. Despite shooting 30.6 percent from the field, the Owls won 57–53 behind Ramone Moore's 15 points. Temple Owls was behind 41–32 with 10:13 remaining, then went on an 11–2 run. Moore scored five consecutive points to break a tie at 49, giving the Owls a lead. The Billikens missed all seven three-point shots against the Temple Owls defense.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310090218 Temple 57, Saint Louis 53 January 26, 2011 January 9, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228132558/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310090218 28 February 2011 dead Fernandez also missed the January 12 game against St. Bonaventure, but the Owls defeated the Bonnies nonetheless, 83–55. Ramone Moore led all five starters in double-digit scoring with 19 points. The team shot 30 of 59 from the field and 9 for 21 from three-point land.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310120218 No. 23 Temple dominates St. Bonaventure January 27, 2011 January 12, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228134449/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310120218 28 February 2011 dead Temple Owls' first loss in conference play was 78–66 against Duquesne Dukes, despite the return of Juan Fernandez. The Owls began the game by trailing 22–2, missing their first 14 shots. Temple Owls scored their first field goal at the 8:18 mark of the first half, and shot 17 percent in the first half. Duquesne shot 67 percent in the first half en route to a 40–23 halftime lead. In the second half, the Owls scored the first six points, but the Dukes went on an 8–2 run from which Temple Owls could not recover. Ramone Moore contributed 18 points to lead the Owls.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310152184 Cold-shooting Temple dropped by streaking Duquesne January 27, 2011 January 15, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228112303/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310152184 28 February 2011 dead Temple Owls recovered with a 75–56 out-of-conference win against Philadelphia Big Five team Penn. Khalif Wyatt scored a career-best 27 points, Ramone Moore added 12 points and Lavoy Allen scored 10 points and six blocks.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310190218 Temple 73, Penn 56 January 27, 2011 January 19, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228131434/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310190218 28 February 2011 dead Xavier defeated Temple Owls 88–77 on January 22, extending their in-conference home-court winning streak to 35, surpassing Temple Owls' 34-game in-conference consecutive home victories for the longest in Atlantic 10 history. Former Xavier player Brian Grant had his jersey retired at halftime, and the team wore throwback uniforms in his honor. Grant gave the Musketeers a pep talk prior to the game, and Xavier opened an early 16–8 lead. Scootie Randall scored Temple Owls' first 10 points, hitting five out of his first six shots. The Owls took their only lead of the half 29–28 off of a three by Randall. In the second half, the teams traded baskets before Xavier went on a 10–0 run. Randall led Temple Owls on an 11–1 run to tie the game at 66, knocking down two fastbreak layups and a three-point shot, and finished with a career-high 28 points. The Owls took their final lead 69–68 off a Khalif Wyatt three-pointer with 5:30 to go. Afterwards Tu Holloway hit a scoop shot and Mark Lyons had a layup and a steal to give Xavier a 75–69 advantage that they maintained. Holloway scored 21 points and Lyons 19 to score the most points against Temple Owls in the season.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310222752 Xavier 88, Temple 77 February 6, 2011 January 22, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110227075503/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310222752 27 February 2011 dead Khalif Wyatt, who replaced Juan Fernandez after Fernandez had continuing knee problems, was key in Temple Owls' 76–67 win over Charlotte. He scored 17 points, collected six dimes, and grabbed six rebounds. Ramone Moore added 16 points, Lavoy Allen recorded a double-double (15 points and 11 rebounds), and Scootie Randall contributed 14 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310260218 Temple 76, Charlotte 67 February 9, 2011 January 26, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228110203/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310260218 28 February 2011 dead On January 29, Temple Owls defeated city rival Saint Joseph's 72–54. Scootie Randall led Temple with 17 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310292603 Temple 72, Saint Joseph's 54 February 11, 2011 January 29, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228083320/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310292603 28 February 2011 dead In their next game, Temple Owls won against La Salle by 71–67. The Owls had a 61–47 lead with 3:17 left, but Aaric Murray led a late Explorers comeback as he connected on two three-point shots. Khalif Wyatt scored 18 points for the Owls.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310332325 Temple 71, La Salle 67 February 12, 2011 February 2, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228083135/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310332325 28 February 2011 dead The Owls defeated Rhode Island 80–67 on February 5. Scootie Randall scored 27 points as Temple Owls shot 53.2 percent from the field.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310360218 Temple 80, Rhode Island 67 March 27, 2011 February 5, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228132040/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310360218 28 February 2011 dead Against Fordham, Temple Owls' 25-point lead was cut to three before winning 77–66. Brandon Frazier of the Rams drained a three-pointer with 13:17 left to trail 53–50, but they would get no closer. Ramone Moore scored 22 points to lead the Owls. Lavoy Allen left the game in the second half with an injury to his right ankle.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310400218 Temple fights off Fordham's second-half surge to win fifth straight March 27, 2011 February 9, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228113541/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310400218 28 February 2011 dead Allen missed the following game against Dayton, but Temple Owls managed a 75–63 victory nonetheless, sparked by Ramone Moore's 26 points. Temple Owls missed their first seven shots, allowing Dayton to stay in the game. However, Moore hit a three-pointer to start an 11–2 run to put the Owls ahead 18–12. Their defense held Dayton to 37 percent shooting, and Temple Owls maintained their lead. After the game, Dayton coach Brian Gregory said: "...they're [Temple Owls] one of the best passing teams not just in the league, but in the country."Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310432168 Temple Owls' defense pressures Dayton to 37 percent shooting March 29, 2011 February 12, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110228111712/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310432168 28 February 2011 dead Before the game against Richmond, Temple Owls announced that starting center Micheal Eric was unavailable for the season with a right patella injury. Lavoy Allen returned and Temple Owls ended the Spiders' eight game road winning streak, scoring 73–53. Ramone Moore scored 24 points. Juan Fernandez registered 20 points off of 9–10 shooting. Temple Owls controlled the game with a 16–0 run in the second half and shot 56 percent on the game.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310480218 Ramone Moore's 24 points helps No. 25 Temple Owls end Richmond's road success March 30, 2011 February 17, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110227072509/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310480218 27 February 2011 dead Lavoy Allen became Temple Owls' all-time leading rebounder in a 66–52 rout of Saint Joseph's. Allen snatched 12 boards to surpass Temple Owls radio analyst Johnny Baum's career 1,042 rebounds. Ramone Moore's 17 points led the team, and Allen scored 14 points to go along with his milestone rebounds. Temple Owls' forward Scootie Randall was unavailable, having a foot injury.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310510218 No. 25 Temple cruises past city-rival St. Joseph's March 30, 2011 February 20, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110227072511/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310510218 27 February 2011 dead The Owls traveled to Cameron Indoor Stadium to play against top-ranked Duke in a nonconference game. Temple Owls lost to the Blue Devils 78–61, as Kyle Singler led Duke with 28 points. Lavoy Allen scored 17 points and had 13 rebounds for Temple Owls, but Duke increased their lead against the Owls with a second half run.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310540150 Kyle Singler ends scoring slump to lead No. 1 Duke past No. 24 Temple April 1, 2011 February 23, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20110227072408/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310540150 27 February 2011 dead Temple Owls missed 16 of their first 18 shots against George Washington, trailing by 20–8. Lavoy Allen then took control of the team, scoring 10 consecutive points; at halftime the core was 26–23. In the second half, the Temple Owls defense held the Colonials to two points over the last 11:22, and Temple Owls won 57–41. Allen contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Khalif Wyatt scored 14 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310570045 https://web.archive.org/web/20110302135226/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310570045 dead March 2, 2011 Temple closes out romp of George Washington with 19–2 spurt April 2, 2011 February 26, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Juan Fernandez's 19 points helped Temple Owls defeat UMass 73–67, in the Owls' first overtime game. Down four at halftime, Temple Owls tied the game at 65 with 48 seconds left off a free throw by Ramone Moore. Fernandez had a chance to win the game in regulation, but his layup with 1 second left was blocked by UMass's Sampson Carter. In overtime, T. J. DiLeo hit a layup with 4:20 remaining that gave Temple Owls the lead.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310610113 https://web.archive.org/web/20110317201026/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310610113 dead March 17, 2011 Temple 73, Massachusetts 67 April 3, 2011 March 2, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures In Temple Owls' regular season finale, the team earned a 90–82 win against La Salle, behind Lavoy Allen's career-high 24 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310640218 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106053207/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310640218 dead November 6, 2012 Temple 90, La Salle 82 April 3, 2011 March 5, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Postseason In the 2011 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament, Temple Owls received a two seed by virtue of a 14–2 conference record and earned a bye into the quarterfinals. Due to La Salle beating St. Bonaventure in the first round, Temple Owls was matched up with La Salle.http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/tournaments/conference/ATL10 2011 Atlantic 10 Tournament April 3, 2011 CBS Sports CBS Interactive The Owls won the game 96–76, posting their most points of the season in the process. Five players scored more than nine, and Ramone Moore led the charge with 23 points.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310700218 https://web.archive.org/web/20110317001412/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310700218 dead March 17, 2011 Temple handles city rival La Salle to reach A-10 semifinals April 4, 2011 March 11, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Kevin Anderson of Richmond scored 22, defeating the Owls in the semifinals 58–54 and ending Temple Owls' ten-game winning streak at Boardwalk Hall. Ramone Moore hit a layup to push the Owls ahead 54–53 with five minutes left. Richmond grabbed the lead 55–54 at the 3:48 mark as Justin Harper scored off a putback. Harper finished the game with 18 points and nine rebounds, and was involved in a controversial end-of-game play. With 30 seconds left, Khalif Wyatt attempted a 3-pointer and Harper came down on him, but no call was made. Wyatt proceeded to foul Harper, who hit the deciding free throws. Wyatt had 15 points, while Lavoy Allen added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Juan Fernandez made only 3 of his 17 field goal attempts.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310710218 https://web.archive.org/web/20110314085253/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310710218 dead March 14, 2011 Richmond beats 3-time defending A-10 champion Temple Owls to advance to final April 5, 2011 March 12, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures On Selection Sunday, Temple Owls received a seven seed and was due to face Penn State in the 2011 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament on March 17 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. The two teams had played each other in a scrimmage in the preseason. They had also met in the 2001 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament when the Owls earned an 84–72 victory in the Sweet Sixteen.Dave Zeitlin http://www.csnphilly.com/03/13/11/No-7-seed-Owls-talk-rivalry-eager-to-pla/landing_ncaa.html?blockID=439907&feedID=697 No. 7 seed Owls talk rivalry, eager to play PSU April 5, 2011 March 13, 2011 Comcast SportsNet https://archive.today/20130121060549/http://www.csnphilly.com/03/13/11/No-7-seed-Owls-talk-rivalry-eager-to-pla/landing_ncaa.html?blockID=439907&feedID=697 2013-01-21 dead Coming into the game, Fran Dunphy had an NCAA tournament record 11-game losing streak, at Penn and Temple Owls. "I probably think about it less than others do," said Dunphy, "but you think about it. I would be lying if I said I didn't. But I'm so thrilled for these kids and so thrilled to be in the tournament. We've had a nice run – this particular group, four straight years of going to the NCAA tournament is pretty special."Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310760218 https://web.archive.org/web/20110319132600/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310760218 dead March 19, 2011 Juan Fernandez drains late jumper to lift Temple to third round April 5, 2011 March 17, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Scootie Randall returned to the Owls and earned the start, although he only played for six minutes and did not score. The game began with hot shooting by Penn State's Talor Battle, who drained three of his first four threes to put the Nittany Lions up 20–11. A 17-point first half by Juan Fernandez helped Temple Owls take a 35–33 lead at halftime. Jeff Brooks, a starting forward for the Nittany Lions, dislocated his right shoulder a minute into the half and sat out the rest of the game. In the second half, there were ten lead changes, and neither team led by more than four points. Ramone Moore's 15 foot shot with 1:10 remaining pulled the Owls ahead 62–61. In Penn State's ensuing possession, Battle took the ball to the hoop but was blocked by Rahlir Jefferson, and Temple Owls took possession. Fernandez was fouled, and his pair of free throws with 28 seconds left extended the Owl lead to 64–61. With the clock at 12.2, Battle hit a three pointer from beyond the NBA line to tie the game at 64-64. Fran Dunphy called a timeout, and Khalif Wyatt advised Dunphy to draw up a play for Fernandez. Fernandez was double-teamed and was forced to take an off-balance 18-footer. The ball fell through the hoop with four seconds remaining, and Temple Owls won 66–64. Fernandez and Moore finished with 23 points, a season high for Fernandez. Temple Owls' season ended on March 19 with a 71–64 loss to second-seeded San Diego State in double overtime. The Aztecs took an 11-point lead in the first half, but Temple Owls recovered. Off a turnover, Lavoy Allen made a seven-footer to tie the game at 54 with 51 seconds left in the second half. Chase Tapley of San Diego State missed a baseline shot at the end of regulation, and the game went into overtime. At the beginning of the first overtime period, Juan Fernandez hit a three-pointer to give the Owls a 57–54 lead. Malcolm Thomas responded with a three-point play to tie the game at 61. Thomas could not hit a shot and the game went into a second overtime. With SDSU maintaining a 69–64 lead, Aztec star Kawhi Leonard stole the ball from Khalif Wyatt and his uncontested dunk assured his team's victory. Ramone Moore had 17 points, and Allen had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his final game as a Temple Owl.Associated Press http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310780021 https://web.archive.org/web/20110324204610/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310780021 dead March 24, 2011 San Diego State needs two overtimes to put away Temple April 8, 2011 March 19, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Statistics The team posted the following statistics:https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/218/year/2011/temple-owls Temple Owls Stats – 2010–11 April 15, 2011 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures NameGPMINMPGFGFGAFG%3FG3FGA3FG%FTFTAFT%ORDRRBRPGASTAPGTOTPGSTLSPGBLKBPGPTSPPG Ramone Moore34115133.9178398.44741107.383120151.795251181434.21053.1822.4401.280.251715.2 Lavoy Allen33112033.9154321.480517.2946999.697881952838.6752.3541.6230.7611.838211.6 Juan Fernandez3095331.8114321.35550150.3335872.8961276882.91173.9642.1230.820.133611.2 Scootie Randall2781730.3109220.49545122.3692639.66745821274.7371.4210.8271.060.228910.7 Khalif Wyatt3470420.7109233.46848114.42177101.7621758752.2571.7441.3451.370.234310.1 Micheal Eric2447920.074151.49000.0002245.48949931425.9241.0251.090.4381.61707.1 Rahlir Jefferson3489726.471136.52201.0004988.557751051805.3561.6451.3351.0300.91915.6 Aaron Brown292879.93085.3531141.2682438.6321018281.0120.4100.370.200.0953.3 T.J. DiLeo3343013.02770.386528.1791221.5711028381.2270.8180.5220.720.1712.2 Jake Godino5132.625.40013.33312.5000110.210.200.000.010.261.2 Dutch Gaitley11242.203.00000.00000.0001450.500.000.000.010.100.0 Rankings 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings + Ranking movementLegend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking. Poll Pre Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Wk 15 Wk 16 Wk 17 Wk 18 Final APhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2011 2010–11 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings November 12, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures 22 21 21 36T 29 29 25 28 19 26 35 33T 24 23 24 27 24 26 N/A Coaches 22 20 20 36T 33T 31T 32 27 30 23 28 34 37 27 25 24 27 25 27 26 ESPN.com Power Rankingshttp://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/powerranking https://web.archive.org/web/20030604164140/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/powerranking dead June 4, 2003 ESPN.com's Power Rankings November 13, 2010 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures 26 N/A N/A 28 31 28T 28 17 26 31 25 24 27 30 N/A N/A N/A Awards and honors thumb|upright|Lavoy Allen was an All-Atlantic 10 First Team honoree. Lavoy Allen Preseason All-Atlantic 10 First Teamhttp://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102110aaa.html Temple Tabbed A-10 Favorites; League Announces Preseason Accolades October 21, 2010 Atlantic 10 Conference November 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024110405/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102110aaa.html 24 October 2010 dead Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Defensive Team Preseason John R. Wooden Award Watchlisthttp://www.woodenaward.com/?p=861 2010–2011 Men's Preseason Top 50 List John R. Wooden Award November 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101010122040/http://www.woodenaward.com/?p=861 10 October 2010 live Preseason Naismith College Player of the Year Watchlisthttp://www.owlsports.com/news/2010/11/16/MBB_1116103924.aspx Lavoy Allen Named To Naismith Preseason Watch List November 17, 2010 November 16, 2010 Temple Owls Temple University December 6, 2010 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Weekhttp://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120610aac.html Atlantic 10 Announces Men's Basketball Player And Rookie Of The Week December 6, 2010 Atlantic 10 Conference December 9, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110728093754/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120610aac.html July 28, 2011 February 28, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Weekhttp://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022811aaa.html Atlantic 10 Announces Men's Basketball Player And Rookie Of The Week February 28, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference March 6, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110707182818/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022811aaa.html July 7, 2011 March 6, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Weekhttp://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030611aab.html Atlantic 10 Announces Final Men's Basketball Player And Rookie Of The Week Of The Season March 6, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference March 7, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110707182840/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030611aab.html July 7, 2011 All-Atlantic 10 First Teamhttp://www.atlantic10.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2010-11all-conferencehonors 2010–11 Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams PDF Atlantic 10 Conference March 23, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110314174055/http://www.atlantic10.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2010-11all-conferencehonors March 14, 2011 All-Atlantic 10 Defensive Team Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Yearhttp://www.philadelphiabig5.org/newsfull.php?Big-5-Announces-2010-2011-Men-s-Basketball-Award-Winners-151 Big 5 Announces 2010–11 Men's Basketball Award Winners Philadelphia Big Five April 13, 2011 April 13, 2011 All-Philadelphia Big Five First Team Juan Fernandez Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Second Team Bob Cousy Award Watchlisthttp://www.cousyaward.com/nominees.php Nominees Bob Cousy Award December 21, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101224092039/http://www.cousyaward.com/nominees.php December 24, 2010 All-Atlantic 10 Third Team All-Atlantic 10 Academic Team All-Philadelphia Big Five Second Team Ramone Moore All-Atlantic 10 Second Team National Association of Basketball Coaches District 4 Second Teamhttp://www.nabc.org/photos/schools/nabc/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/D1AllDistrict2011.pdf PDF National Association of Basketball Coaches National Association of Basketball Coaches Announces 2011 Division I All-District Teams March 23, 2011 March 9, 2011 July 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110726061719/http://www.nabc.org/photos/schools/nabc/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/D1AllDistrict2011.pdf dead All-Philadelphia Big Five First Team Scootie Randall February 7, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Weekhttp://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020711aaa.html Atlantic 10 Announces Men's Basketball Player And Rookie Of The Week February 7, 2011 Atlantic 10 Conference February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110212224620/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020711aaa.html 2011-02-12 dead All-Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention Chris Daniels Most Improved Player of the Year Khalif Wyatt Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year NBA draft In the 2011 NBA draft, the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Lavoy Allen in the second round with the 50th pick on June 23. Allen became the 32nd Temple player to be drafted and the first since the New York Knicks selected Mardy Collins with the 29th pick in 2006. "I am very happy for him," said coach Fran Dunphy. "He accomplished so much as a college basketball player. It is a great reward to be drafted, and to go to the Sixers is icing on the cake."Bob Cooney http://articles.philly.com/2011-06-24/sports/29699408_1_temple-s-allen-lavoy-allen-temple-coach-fran-dunphy https://archive.today/20120711054924/http://articles.philly.com/2011-06-24/sports/29699408_1_temple-s-allen-lavoy-allen-temple-coach-fran-dunphy dead July 11, 2012 Sixers select Temple's Allen The Philadelphia Inquirer Philly.com June 24, 2011 July 6, 2011 References 30em Temple Category:Temple Owls men's basketball seasons Temple Temple Temple