5 Temple Owls Men’s Basketball Players to Watch This Season
As the Temple Owls men’s Basketball season gets underway, there are a few players to keep an eye on. Here are 5 players that could make a big impact this season.
Shizz Alston Jr.
Shizz Alston Jr. is a 6’4” senior guard on the Temple University men’s basketball team Alston Jr. is originally from Philadelphia, PA and attended The Wade Jopling School in Lower Moreland, Pennsylvania. In his four years at Temple, Alston Jr. has played in 124 games and has started in 79 of them. He is currently averaging 16.1 points per game 2.9 rebounds per game and 4.6 assists per game
Quinton Rose
Quinton Rose is a senior guard for the Temple Owls He is averaging 16.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season. Rose is a strong shooter from both inside and outside the arc and is a big reason why the Owls are one of the top teams in the American Athletic Conference Keep an eye on him as the season unfolds.
Nate Pierre-Louis
Nate Pierre-Louis, a 6-foot-4-inch wing player, is the team’s leading returning scorer. Last season, he averaged 12 points and 5.5 rebounds per game He also shot 36 percent from 3-point range. Nate is a junior this season and will be looked to as a leader on the team.
Ernest Aflakpui
Ernest Aflakpui, a 6’10” center, is Temple’s leading rebounder and shot-blocker. He is averaging 9.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. He is also a good scorer, averaging 10.3 points per game
Alani Moore II
Alani Moore II, a 6-foot junior guard, played in all 31 games for the Owls last season and led the team in scoring with 13.1 points per game He also averaged 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game Look for him to continue to be a leader on the court this season.
