Prospect Spotlight: Khyrie Temple (2019)
When evaluating prospects, some kids stand out immediately while others have to grow on you as a scout. It’s a double edged sword, because a kid that we may love when we first see is only going to go downhill…
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Continue ReadingWhen evaluating prospects, some kids stand out immediately while others have to grow on you as a scout. It’s a double edged sword, because a kid that we may love when we first see is only going to go downhill in our opinion, and vice versa.
In the case of Phoebus forward Khyrie Temple, his size and athleticism stood out to us immediately, but what’s encouraging is that he still has a ton of room to get better. At 6’3”, Temple is already built like a grown man with wide shoulders and long arms, and it didn’t take long to show off his athleticism.
In the first game we watched at BooPlex Jamboree last Saturday, Temple helped lead Phoebus to a win over Maury, and made a huge impact despite being the new guy. He played with a high motor, owned the glass on both ends of the floor, threw his weight around in paint and had one of the most dazzling breakaway dunks of the event.
While his athleticism and size are nice, it’s his toughness and mentality that will make him an immediate impact player for Phoebus.
“I just try to play hard, stay in attack mode and come at any defender on every play,” Temple said.
Khyrie Temple will be an immediate impact at Phoebus this season.His toughness shouldn’t surprise people once they find out that he’s from West Philadelphia and just transferred to Phoebus late in the summer. Coming from a city that’s known for producing tough and high level basketball players, Temple’s had to adjust in some ways, but on the basketball court he’s ready to go whenever.
“It’s different coming from Philly. The move was hard adjusting to a new area and team, but I’m going to be ready to make an impact when the season starts,” Temple said.
Phoebus needed size and they needed athleticism, especially in the post, so it didn’t take long for his teammates to accept him. With a talented group of guards that he won’t take many shots from,
“We’re a talented group and we want to win states,” he said. “I just want to provide energy for my team, play hard and kill anyone that comes in our way.”
With his confidence in his teammates and willingness to come into a new situation and accept his role, expect Phoebus to become more of a competitor in a wide open 4A classification. As for Temple, if he continues to play hard and work on his perimeter skill set, he’ll have a chance to be one heck of a division one prospect.