Temple Basketball Wraps Up 2025-26 Season

Owls finish with 16-16 record, ranked 7th-8th in American Athletic Conference by top analytics services

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:35am

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Temple University's men's basketball team concluded the 2025-26 season with a 16-16 record. According to leading analytical rankings, the Owls finished between 7th and 8th place in the American Athletic Conference.

Why it matters

Temple basketball is a major source of pride for the university and the Philadelphia community. While the Owls did not have a standout season, analyzing their performance through advanced analytics provides valuable insights into the team's strengths, weaknesses, and overall competitiveness within their conference.

The details

The Owls were ranked 164th nationally by KenPom, 142nd by Bart Torvik, and 144th by Evan Miya. Within the American Athletic Conference, Temple was ranked 8th by KenPom and Evan Miya, and 7th by Bart Torvik.

  • Temple's 2025-26 season concluded in March 2026.

The players

Temple University

A public research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for its successful men's basketball program.

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The takeaway

While Temple's 2025-26 season did not meet high expectations, the team's performance according to leading analytics services provides a data-driven assessment of their competitiveness within their conference. This information can help the university and coaching staff identify areas for improvement and strategize for the next season.