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Collis Temple Jr. (born November 8, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player for Louisiana State University and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA.
In 1971, Collis Temple, Jr. became the first African-American to play varsity basketball at LSU. The Kentwood native averaged nine points and seven rebounds and shot 56.7 percent from the floor...
Against Tennessee (March 2), Temple hit 7-of-12 field goals, including a career-high six treys … He also tied career assists mark of four in the 39-minute effort …
Feb 8, 2017 · Inside Collis Temple’s historic struggle as LSU’s first black basketball player. The legendary baller opens up about the racism he endured and why the school means so much to him and his family. By Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears. February 8, 2017.
Oct 25, 2021 · His legacy on the basketball court lived on at LSU through two of his sons, Collis III and Garrett Temple. Garett, the younger of the two, helped lead the program to the Final Four in 2006 and is still an active NBA player, recently signing with the New Orleans Pelicans.
LSU’s first black basketball player, Collis Temple Jr., whose father was barred from attending LSU graduate school, earned a graduate degree from LSU. His sons, Garrett and Collis III, realizing the sacrifice of their father and grandfather, chose to play basketball for LSU.
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