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Owens, Greer in the spotlight


There are a couple of dazzling PTPers to watch at the Preseason NIT at Madison Square Garden this week.

Chris Owens of Texas showed two different sides in the first two games of the Preseason NIT. Against Navy, he scored a career-high 28 points. He then blocked eight shots against California, showing his versatility.

Owens must be at his supreme best against Duke.

Owens must be at his supreme best against Duke. This is his chance to shine in the spotlight and he must take advantage of this opportunity.

For Temple, Lynn Greer must be the catalyst. He must be his proficient best running the Owls' offensive system and the match-up zone. His move to the point guard means he has to adjust.

Greer is a key because he has to avoid turnovers in distributing the rock. He is important because he is replacing Pepe Sanchez, who was as good as it gets leading the match-up zone.

If the Owls are to come up big against Indiana, Greer must be superb.

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