the development of Michael Eric as factors for a successful season. Recruiting Incoming signees Anthony Lee, a center from Eustis, Florida, joined Temple Owls on September 26, 2009, becoming the first member of the Owls' recruiting class. The Maryland native transferred from Eustis High School to West Oaks Academy after his junior year. As a senior, he averaged 23.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game while winning MVP honors from the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association. ESPN ranked him the #38 center in his class. Lee picked Temple Owls over scholarship offers from Southern California, Georgia, and Seton Hall. After undergoing surgery for a herniated disc, Lee redshirted the season. On November 2, small forward Aaron Brown of Newark, New Jersey signed with the Owls. He posted per-game averages of 17.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals in his senior campaign at St. Benedict's Prep. Brown was a New Jersey All-Prep First Team selection in 2010 and participated in the Jordan Brand Classic Regional. He chose Temple Owls over Harvard, Miami (Fl.), Penn, Boston College, and Florida State. Small forward Jimmy McDonnell, from Jackson, New Jersey, joined the team on August 11, 2010. In his senior season at Jackson Memorial High School, McDonnell averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game as Jackson Memorial compiled a 16–8 record. McDonnell was selected for the first team all-Division in the A-Shore Conference, and was the most valuable player at the WOBM Holiday Classic. McDonnell was originally headed to Division II UMass Lowell, but after a strong performance at the West Virginia HoopGroup JamFest, he drew the attention of Owls coach Fran Dunphy. McDonnell redshirted the season to add bulk to his frame. Dutch Gaitley was granted a one-time transfer exception by the NCAA and was eligible immediately, instead of sitting out the customary season. The forward graduated in three years from Monmouth University, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2009. At Temple, Gaitley pursued a master's degree in sports administration. A native of Haverford, Pennsylvania, he was a 2006 graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School. In 88 games at Monmouth, he averaged 2.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. 2011–12 team recruits The sole member of the Owls' 2011 recruiting class was Will Cummings, a point guard from Jacksonville, Florida who committed on September 4, 2010. He averaged 18.1 points, 8.1 assists, 4.0 steals per game