2002–03 Temple Owls men's basketball team explained

Year:2002–03
Team:Temple Owls
Sport:Basketball
Conference:Atlantic 10 Conference
Short Conf:A-10
Record:18–16
Conf Record:10–6
Head Coach:John Chaney
Hc Year:21st
Asst Coach1:Dan Leibovitz
Ac1 Year:7th
Asst Coach2:Bill Ellerbee
Ac2 Year:1st
Asst Coach3:Mark Macon
Ac3 Year:1st
Stadium:Liacouras Center
Tourney:2003 National Invitation Tournament
Tourney Result:Quarterfinal

The 2002–03 Temple Owls men's basketball team represented Temple University in the 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by head coach John Chaney in his 21st year. The Owls played their home games at the Liacouras Center. The Owls are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. They finished the season 18–16, 10–6 in A-10 play. The Owls were invited to the 2003 National Invitation Tournament where they beat Drexel,[1] Boston College,[2] and Rhode Island[3] before losing to Minnesota in the quarterfinals.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Temple opens with win. Pottsville Republican & Evening Herald. March 19, 2003. June 7, 2024. 15. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Temple 75, Boston College 62. The Signal. March 22, 2003. June 7, 2024. 14. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Temple bounces URI from the NIT. Shawn. Pastor. The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 26, 2003. June 7, 2024. E01. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Minnesota making a run at NIT title game. Austin Daily Herald. March 28, 2003. June 7, 2024. 6. Newspapers.com.