Kevin Lyde was Temple’s rugged paint anchor, a rebounding and rim-protecting force
In the 2000-01 season, Temple’s Kevin Lyde averaged 12.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game, giving the Owls a classic interior enforcer who could score, rebound, and erase shots at the rim. He was also a durable, high-motor presence: Temple’s all-time records note 219 career blocks, and his reputation was built on physicality, toughness, and work on the glass rather than flashy offense. If you want a center who brings size, defense, and reliable production inside, Lyde fits the bill.
