Derrian Ford gives Temple a polished, high-volume scoring guard with elite free-throw touch
In the 2025-26 season, Ford led Temple at 18.1 points per game while also posting 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 37.9% shooting from three, and 85.2% at the foul line, earning American Conference Third Team honors and the Palumbo Award for leading the city in scoring.[4][18] The key differentiator is his scoring versatility: he can create offense, space the floor, and hold up as a reliable late-game option, which matters for teams needing a mature, proven bucket-getter rather than just a catch-and-shoot role player.[4][10]
