When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable
Tigers defender Tyler Harris (left) applies pressure to SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel (right) during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers center Jalen Duren (middle) puts ups a shot against the SMU defense during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers guard Alex Lomax drives to the basket against the SMU defense during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers center Jalen Duren (middle) is fouled by SMU defender Michael Weathers (top) during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers center Jalen Duren celebrates a made basket against SMU during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers defender DeAndre Williams (left) battles SMU forward Marcus Weathers (right) for a rebound during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers defender Lester Quinones battles for a rebound against SMU during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers forward DeAndre Williams (middle) makes a pass against the SMU defense during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Steven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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