The Temple Owls’ nickname comes from the early days of the institution when it was a night school. The Temple Owls basketball team have gone on to many successes, winning the first National Invitation Tournament and many titles since.
Notable figures of the Owls include Head Coach Harry Litwack, who was promoted to the Basketball Hall of Fame following a twenty-one year coaching career. They have also seen a number of other players go on to pursue professional careers, playing in both the NBA and abroad.