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Temple men’s basketball adds transfer forward Sam Hofman

Hofman joins the Owls after spending a season at Houston Christian

Temple men's basketball coach Adam Fisher addresses the media on April 5.
Temple men's basketball coach Adam Fisher addresses the media on April 5.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer

The Temple men’s basketball team announced the signing of transfer Sam Hofman on Monday.

The 6-foot-5 forward started 23 games for Houston Christian last season, averaging 6.6 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game. Hofman also shot 37.8% from three-point range.

The Huskies went 10-22 and finished sixth in the Southland Conference last season.

Hofman joins Howard transfer Steve Settle as Temple’s forward additions out of the portal. Settle signed with head coach Adam Fisher’s squad in May.

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Hofman, who hails from Brussels, Belgium, also has previous international playing experience with the U-18 and U-20 Belgian national teams. He won bronze medals with both squads at the European championships.

Prior to Houston Christian, Hofman spent a year at Salt Lake Community College, and before that played one season for Detroit Mercy.