Temple University Athletics
Men's Basketball Welcomes Lynn Greer III to 2024-25 Roster
4.24.24 | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple University men's basketball team announced the addition of Lynn Greer III to the 2024-25 roster on Wednesday.
"We are thrilled to welcome Lynn Greer III to our family," said head coach Adam Fisher. "Lynn is someone our staff has watched since high school and we are very excited for him to wear the Cherry & White. He has a great feel for the game and has continued to improve every year throughout his career in college. With his personal connection to the Temple basketball family through his dad, Lynn understands the passion and pride this program has. Its incredibly special the bond he and his father now get to share because of Temple University and Temple basketball."
Greer averaged 10.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game last season in 32 games at Saint Joseph's. He scored in double figures 18 times with two double-doubles, including a 16-point, 10 rebound effort at Big 5 opponent La Salle. He posted a season-high 21 points at Rhode Island.
"I chose Temple because it's a special place in my life," said Greer. "Coach Fisher has a vision for me to be the best I can be."
As a sophomore, Greer was a Second Team All-Big 5 honoree after recording 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He was seven in the A10 in assists per game and 21st in scoring. Greer posted three double-doubles and had 20 or more points in six of eight games from Feb. 8 through Mar. 7.
The son of Temple 2,000-point scorer Lynn Greer, Greer III was a three-time First Team All-Philadelphia Catholic League performer at Roman Catholic, scoring 18.2 points a game as a senior. He was the ninth-rated recruit in Pennsylvania following his final season at Roman.
"We are thrilled to welcome Lynn Greer III to our family," said head coach Adam Fisher. "Lynn is someone our staff has watched since high school and we are very excited for him to wear the Cherry & White. He has a great feel for the game and has continued to improve every year throughout his career in college. With his personal connection to the Temple basketball family through his dad, Lynn understands the passion and pride this program has. Its incredibly special the bond he and his father now get to share because of Temple University and Temple basketball."
Greer averaged 10.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game last season in 32 games at Saint Joseph's. He scored in double figures 18 times with two double-doubles, including a 16-point, 10 rebound effort at Big 5 opponent La Salle. He posted a season-high 21 points at Rhode Island.
"I chose Temple because it's a special place in my life," said Greer. "Coach Fisher has a vision for me to be the best I can be."
As a sophomore, Greer was a Second Team All-Big 5 honoree after recording 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He was seven in the A10 in assists per game and 21st in scoring. Greer posted three double-doubles and had 20 or more points in six of eight games from Feb. 8 through Mar. 7.
The son of Temple 2,000-point scorer Lynn Greer, Greer III was a three-time First Team All-Philadelphia Catholic League performer at Roman Catholic, scoring 18.2 points a game as a senior. He was the ninth-rated recruit in Pennsylvania following his final season at Roman.
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