Temple University Athletics
Ramone Moore Named Men's Basketball Most Valuable Player
4.3.12 | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University senior guard Ramone Moore was named the recipient of the Jim Maloney Award which is presented annually to the men's basketball team's Most Valuable Player at the Owl Club Annual Awards Banquet held Tuesday, April 3 on the main campus at Mitten Hall.
Moore, a First Team all-Atlantic 10 Conference selection, led Temple in scoring and ranked third in the conference with a 17.3 average. The Philadelphia native (Southern HS) placed second in the conference in minutes played (36.6 mpg.) and second on Temple in three-pointers (57) and assists (110). He scored his 1,000th point this season and ended his career in 27th place on TU's alltime list with 1,393 points.
Senior guard Juan Fernandez was named the recipient of the Tim Claxton Award for loyalty, dedication and attitude to the University and community. Redshirt junior guard T.J. DiLeo was honored with the Harry Litwack Award for sportsmanship, dedication, devotion and conduct on and off the court. The Ted Quedenfeld Most Courageous Athlete Award went to graduate student center Micheal Eric, while the Owl Club Academic Award went to senior Jake Godino.
Longtime men's basketball secretary Essie Davis, who recently retired, was presented with an award for her 40 years of service to the program.
Two Owl Club members – Rick Gross and Cherifa Howarth - received the 2012 Joseph “Jack” Hutton Honor Roll Award.
