It's no secret that Matt Williams and David President are the catalysts behind the 11th-ranked Temple boys basketball team. Entering today's 7:30 p.m. home game against Killeen Ellison, the exploits of Temple's all-star post and point guard have dominated headlines and their star power garners the utmost attention of Temple's District 13-5A rivals. But behind the hoopla is a group that forms the team's backbone. And the contributions of these unheralded individuals have been critical to the Wildcats' 2001 ascension. Either in support or in place of Williams and President, Temple's role players have repeatedly burned the opposition with crucial individual plays. They've made the difference in several tight victories for the 25-4 Wildcats. Their impact has been particularly felt in district play, where Temple stands alone atop the standings with a 7-1 mark and has already secured a playoff berth for the second straight year. While Williams and President provide the big statistics, it's the likes of Quinton White, Travis Levie, Dominique Steamer and Dustin Pleasant that act out what Coach Bruce Etheridge calls "the rest of the story." "Honestly, we would probably be hovering around .500 and would be in serious trouble right now if weren't for the play of those guys," Etheridge said. "A lot of the things these guys specialize in aren't glamorous stats, but the little things that help us win games." by Tom Day