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Hollis-Jefferson among Temple graduates

Temple forward Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson was among 105 Owls student-athletes who graduated Thursday at the Liacouras Center. Hollis-Jefferson led Temple in blocks in his senior season and tied for first on the team in steals with guard Khalif Wyatt. He averaged 8.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 33 games for the Owls.

Temple's Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson lacks superior talent but compensates with his work ethic. (David Swanson/Staff Photographer)
Temple's Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson lacks superior talent but compensates with his work ethic. (David Swanson/Staff Photographer)Read more
    by By Tyler R. Tynes, Inquirer Staff Writer
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Temple forward Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson was among 105 Owls student-athletes who graduated Thursday at the Liacouras Center.

Hollis-Jefferson led Temple in blocks in his senior season and tied for first on the team in steals with guard Khalif Wyatt. He averaged 8.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 33 games for the Owls.

"For now, I want to focus on playing basketball for as long as I can," the former Chester High star said. "I'm still looking at options on where to go and where to play. I'm talking to my agent; anywhere would be great.

"I feel pretty good that I was able to come from Chester and come to the university and get my degree."

He received a degree in social work.