Temple University Men's Basketball

ADAM FISHER Hometown Jamison, Pa. College Penn State '06 Family Wife: Rebecca Children: Alivia Coaching Experience Year School, Position 2023- Temple, HC 2021-23 Penn State, Associate Head Coach 2015-21 Miami (Fla.), Assistant Coach 2011-15 Penn State, Video Coordinator/Director of Player Development 2009-11 Boston University, Director of Basketball Operations 2007-09 Villanova, Graduate Assistant Adam Fisher enters his fourth season as the head coach of Temple men’s basketball in 2026-27. The Owls finished 16-16 overall and 8-10 in the American Conference in 2025-26. Temple posted a 10-6 record at the Liacouras Center and put together a seven-game winning streak that marked the program’s longest since 2014-15. Temple defeated eventual American Conference champion South Florida, 79-78, in a thrilling White Out win at the Liacouras Center. A total of 11 of Temple’s 16 losses came by two possessions or fewer. The Owls ranked 11th nationally and second in the conference in turnovers per game at 9.0. Temple also ranked 55th nationally and fourth in the conference in free throws made per game (17.1), 87th nationally and third in the conference in free throw percentage (.747), 88th nationally and second in the conference in scoring defense (70.8), 94th nationally and fourth in the conference in turnover margin (+1.3) and 95th nationally and fourth in the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.37). The Owls added rim protection as well, finishing 75th nationally in blocks per gam

Andrew Ortelli enters his fourth season as video coordinator for Temple men's basketball during the 2026-27 season. He spent the previous six seasons as the assistant video director with the University of Kentucky men's basketball program. During his six years as the Wildcats assistant video director, Ortelli was responsible for the day-to-day operations of coaching and scouting video. He provided opponent self-scout, playbook, recruiting video presentation and analytics video content. Prior to joining the Kentucky men's basketball staff on a full-time basis, the 2015 UK graduate served two seasons as a graduate assistant with the program while also working four years as a student manager for the team, the last two as head manager. A native of Bridgewater, N.J., Ortelli also served as the video coordinator for Team USA U19 squad during the 2017 World Games held in Cairo, Egypt.

Andy Allison was named the Chief of Staff for the Temple men's basketball team in August 2025 and enters his second season with the Owls in 2026-27. Allison ...

Ben Steenrod joined Temple Athletics in August 2021 as the Associate Director of Sports Performance. In his current role, Steenrod oversees all training aspects of the Women's Lacrosse and Women's Soccer programs. He also spends time assisting with Temple's Football program. In May 2025, he achieved the certification of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach through the CSCCa. Before arriving at Temple, Steenrod spent time at Saint Joseph's University, Villanova University and Virginia Tech. Steenrod started at Saint Joseph's University in 2011 as a part time assistant during the first year of the Hawks Strength department. In 2014 he was promoted to Head Strength Coach where he oversaw all aspects of training primarily for the Hawks Women's Basketball, Baseball, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Softball and Nationally Ranked Field Hockey program. During varying points of his time on Hawk Hill, Steenrod also assisted with or was responsible for the training of the Men's Basketball and Men's Lacrosse teams. In his time at SJU, Steenrod helped to develop numerous high level MLB draft picks, future NBA players and helped multiple Hawks sports teams capture Atlantic 10 championships. As well as working as a strength coach, Steenrod served as color commentator for the Hawks Women's Basketball and Baseball teams both on the radio and ESPN+ broadcasts. Steenrod began his coaching career as an intern at Virginia Tech working with the Hokies Olympic Sports and Football team before se

Temple University was deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney on January 13, 2026. "I am shocked and...

Bobby Jordan, who has spent the last seven years as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level, enters his fourth season as an assistant coach on Adam Fisher's Temple men’s basketball staff in 2026-27. Temple went 16-16 overall and 8-10 in the American Conference in 2025-26, finishing 10-6 at the Liacouras Center and putting together its longest winning streak since 2014-15 at seven games. The Owls also knocked off eventual conference champion South Florida, 79-78, in a White Out thriller, while 11 of their 16 losses came by two possessions or fewer. Temple’s identity was built on defense and ball security. The Owls ranked 11th nationally in turnovers per game (9.0), committing 10 or fewer turnovers in 20 of 32 games, and made one of the nation’s biggest defensive jumps by cutting scoring defense from 77.7 points per game in 2024-25 to 70.8 in 2025-26. Temple also held opponents to 32.4 percent shooting from 3-point range and averaged 4.0 blocks per game. The season also featured major growth from Temple’s core. Derrian Ford blossomed into one of the conference’s top scorers, averaging 18.1 points per game after averaging 8.0 at Arkansas State. Aiden Tobiason surged from 4.8 points per game as a freshman to 15.3 as a sophomore. Gavin Griffiths developed into a two-way weapon, averaging 10.1 points, hitting 63 3-pointers and ranking second in the conference in both total blocks and blocks per game. Jordan Mason gave the Owls a true point guard presence, averaging 11.8 poi

Dan Lobacz started in his role as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications on August 29, 2024. Lobacz joins the Owls from La Salle University, where he served as the Associate Athletic Director for External Relations. In his new role at Temple, Lobacz will oversee all aspects of strategic communications, including media relations and social media for the university's athletic programs. His extensive experience in external relations and strategic communications will be instrumental in enhancing the visibility and reputation of Temple Athletics. At La Salle University, Lobacz was responsible for overseeing the athletic department's external relations team, which included communications, marketing, corporate sponsorships, digital media, and social media. He played a key role in promoting the university's athletic programs and enhancing their public profile. Lobacz brings a wealth of experience to Temple, having previously worked at Long Island University in Brooklyn, where he managed communications, marketing, and promotional efforts for the school's 19 Division I sport programs. His background also includes serving as the main media contact for the LIU Brooklyn men's basketball team during their run to a third straight NCAA Tournament. Lobacz holds a degree from Syracuse University and has been recognized for his contributions to the field of athletic communications.

Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree enters his second season as director of player development for the Temple University men's basketball team in 2026-27. A team captain at Villanova, Cosby-Roundtree appeared in all 40 games as a true freshman during the Wildcats' 2017-18 national championship season. He helped Villanova to an NCAA Final Four appearance in 2022, as well as four BIG EAST regular-season and three tournament championships during his tenure as a Wildcat. Villanova posted a 134-36 record with Cosby-Roundtree on the roster. Following his playing career, Cosby-Roundtree served as an assistant coach at Cristo Rey High School, less than two miles north of Temple's campus. He also worked two seasons as a video assistant with the Brooklyn Nets, assisting the coaching staff in preparing for games by analyzing film, scouting, and working in player development. At Neumann-Goretti high school, he averaged 15.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks as a senior, and helped lead the Saints to four PIAA state championships. Cosby-Roundtree graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts in 2021 and earned a master's degree in education and counseling in 2023 from Villanova.

Jimmy Polisi, a former Temple University head men's basketball manager, enters his fourth season as director of men's basketball operations under head coach Adam Fisher. During his time as an undergraduate at Temple (2016-20), Polisi served as a manager for all four years, including as the head manager for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 campaigns. His responsibilities included recording statistics in practices, preparing game film, rebounding for players, organizing equipment, and coordinating laundry. After his time as a manager at Temple, Polisi served two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Hurricanes. The Philadelphia native helped Miami with operations tasks, film coding and equipment management, while handling all food ordering for the program. In addition, Polisi served as a liaison to the ticket office and assisted in facilitating recruiting visits. During his last season for the Hurricanes, he was elevated to the newly-created operations specialist position at Miami, serving in a full-time position on Larrañaga's staff. The Hurricanes finished the 2022-23 season with a 29-8 record, advancing to the NCAA Final Four before falling to eventual NCAA Champion UConn, 72-59, in the National Semifinals. Before joining the Hurricanes, Polisi worked as a basketball operations assistant for the Philadelphia 76ers from October 2019 to May 2020. His duties included assisting players' families during games and organizing events for them, as well as player ticket distribution. From F

Jordan Myers enters his second season as a graduate assistant for the Temple men's basketball team in 2026-27. Myers joins the Owls' staff following a standout playing career at Ramapo College, where he finished ranked among the program's top 10 all-time in both points (1,317, ninth) and rebounds (668, fourth). As a senior in 2024-25, Myers earned All-NJAC Second Team honors and was named to the NABC Honors Court. The Piscataway, N.J., native averaged 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting 46.7 percent from the field. He helped lead Ramapo to the NJAC Championship Game and the NCAA Tournament, as the Roadrunners finished with a 21-8 record.

The 2026-27 season marks Michael Huger’s fourth as associate head coach for Temple men’s basketball. Temple went 16-16 overall and 8-10 in the American Conference in 2025-26, finishing 10-6 at the Liacouras Center and putting together its longest winning streak since 2014-15 at seven games. The Owls also knocked off eventual conference champion South Florida, 79-78, in a White Out thriller, while 11 of their 16 losses came by two possessions or fewer. Temple’s identity was built on defense and ball security. The Owls ranked 11th nationally in turnovers per game (9.0), committing 10 or fewer turnovers in 20 of 32 games, and made one of the nation’s biggest defensive jumps by cutting scoring defense from 77.7 points per game in 2024-25 to 70.8 in 2025-26. Temple also held opponents to 32.4 percent shooting from 3-point range and averaged 4.0 blocks per game. The season also featured major growth from Temple’s core. Derrian Ford blossomed into one of the conference’s top scorers, averaging 18.1 points per game after averaging 8.0 at Arkansas State. Aiden Tobiason surged from 4.8 points per game as a freshman to 15.3 as a sophomore. Gavin Griffiths developed into a two-way weapon, averaging 10.1 points, hitting 63 3-pointers and ranking second in the conference in both total blocks and blocks per game. Jordan Mason gave the Owls a true point guard presence, averaging 11.8 points and 4.0 assists per game while ranking second in the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio. The Owls

Royal Milton III joined the Temple Athletics Staff as an assistant athletic trainer in July 2024, through affiliation with NovaCare Rehabilitation. He works ...

Sam Corrao completed his second season as a graduate assistant with Temple men's basketball during the 2025-26 season. Corrao played three years at Washington College in Chestertown, Md. He averaged 10.0 PPG in his first two seasons for the Shorebirds and connected on 40.2 percent (47-for-117) of his shots from beyond the arc in 2022-23. He earned his Bachelors from Washington College in 2025.

Seth Needle begins his second season as special assistant to the head coach and fourth on the coaching staff for Temple men’s basketball in 2026-27. Needle w...