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Since Temple’s half -court Temple employed an attacking pressure defense a few times in the second half of Temple’s first two games when the McKie saw that Temple’s half-court sets were simply not working. Temple made many baskets that led to many easy baskets. They saw how successful it was and expanded it to the firs half in the La Salle game. It succeeded as Temple held La Salle to 22 points.

Rebounding has been a team effort, led by NPL. All of Temple players have helped Temple to hold their own on the boards, unlike last season.

Temple’s backcourt which likes to drive the hoop was going to be shut down by USC’s big frontline. So Mckie wisely decided to have Temple shoot more three’s, and coupled that with Temple still playing a pressure defense to create opponents turnovers, and added a fast break to beat USC’s bigs downcourt.

Temple’s rebounding surge has been led by Nate who is averaging 10.8 rebounds per game, completed to his 5.8 rebounds last season. He’s been largely responsible for Temple’s improved rebounding.

From what I’ve seen Forester is not ready to contribute. But I last saw him play a few months ago. Will see if McKie believes he’s ready to play.