Wade: With latest loss, Tigers play themselves into a corner
Memphis sure to fall from rankings and just 3-3 in AAC
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (5) shoots under pressure by the Mustangs' Feron Hunt (1) and Isiah Jasey (22) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
With four losses in their last six games, the Memphis Tigers have been making bad edits to their NCAA Tournament resume.
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