Mazel Tov! Bouchman Picks Temple

Israeli forward Carmel Bouchman confirmed on Monday morning that he's decided to play basketball at Temple.

"I did decide to come to Temple yesterday," Bouchman wrote in an email to OwlsDaily.com. "Hope to see you soon."

The 6-9 forward is the third member of Coach Fran Dunphy's incoming freshman class, joining Philadelphia-area products Rahlir Jefferson and Khalif Wyatt.

Bouchman has not yet been certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse, but that should not be an issue, according to a source.

The Fall 2009 semester starts in two weeks.