Slowing SMU key for Tigers in pivotal AAC matchup
Memphis heads to Texas to play SMU on Tuesday, the next trial in the Tigers efforts to build a winning streak. The key will be closing out the game.
Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball There is hope: With ‘backs against the wall’ Memphis on fringe of bubble talk
Alex Lomax said from here on out it's "win or go home" for Memphis. While that's not technically true, it makes a lot of sense.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers hold on for signature win over Houston
Tigers sophomore Alex Lomax swiped away the winning attempt to secure Memphis a signature win before March.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Penny Hardaway criticism
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the criticism of Penny Hardaway, Memphis' upcoming game against Houston and football recruiting.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Wiseman to ESPN: NCAA saga was like a ‘hurricane’
James Wiseman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that his relationship with coach Penny Hardaway has not changed at all.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball notebook: Hardaway discusses transfer rules, Houston
Houston poses the biggest challenge to Penny Hardaway and the Tigers in months and at a time where Memphis needs a big win to enhance its NCAA Tournament resume
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball’s season defined by close calls
Forget the injuries and departures for a moment. If it weren't for a handful of bad plays, Memphis basketball's season could be entirely different.
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Sports Memphis survives scare from East Carolina
The Tigers finally "figure it out" and "got it done" in a close home win over East Carolina Wednesday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball UConn hands Memphis its third consecutive loss
UConn survived a late push from the Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut as Memphis dropped its third game in a row.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway: Criticism ‘hilarious’ as Tigers continue to fight
Penny Hardaway said the outsiders attempting to criticize the Tigers for losses don't understand how hard his team is fighting.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballYouth, injuries make struggles for Memphis basketball a complex mix
The Memphis season continues in a downward spiral as the Tigers and Penny Hardaway deal with major changes – from youth to the loss of key players.
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Sports Cincinnati edges Memphis in overtime heartbreaker
Cincinnati spoiled a 22-point, 17-rebound performance from Precious Achiuwa in a heartbreaking road loss for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
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Sports Penny Hardaway: ‘I can see the sun shining on us moving forward’
Freshman guard Lester Quinones wants a chance to play Cincinnati in the conference tournament next month, but the Tigers have a long way to go before that.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Memphis’ loss to USF, healthy players and future scheduling
Memphis tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan chat before the Tigers take on Cincinnati tonight.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway: Quinones up for challenge against rival Cincinnati
Cincinnati star Jarron Cumberland let coach Penny Hardaway know the Tigers were fortunate to win in the first matchup against the Bearcats.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball searching for confidence during time of uncertainty
But Tigers “are locked and loaded ready to go fight at Cincinnati,” Hardaway says.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers NCAA hopes dealt crushing blow with home loss
Memphis tied the game at 68 with under two minutes to play, but the Tigers came up short Saturday against South Florida. The loss is a big blow to the team's NCAA Tournament resume.
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Memphis Grizzlies Education, guts and humility fuel rise of Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman
Educated at Duke Law School, known for its ties to pro sports, Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman was ready for his front office rise.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball notebook: ‘It’s tough, but it’s not impossible’
With eight games to play, Penny Hardaway is fighting to keep the Tigers together while injuries are tearing them apart.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘The players are doing the numbers’ on NCAA Tournament hopes
Penny Hardaway said his players are crunching the numbers to figure out how they can get into the NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘LLJR': Four letters and a memory for Tiger forward, other players
Lance Thomas is dedicating this season to a friend who was killed in a fight in October. But the dedication spreads beyond Thomas and the Tigers.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Football NSD and Tigers vs. USF
Memphis Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan break down Memphis football's recruiting class and Memphis basketball's tournament chances.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘Every game is a tournament game’ for Memphis basketball
Penny Hardaway said he doesn't have to work hard to motivate his team anymore now that they are AAC underdogs.
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Sports Memphis dominates Temple for third straight win
Memphis answered Penny Hardaway's prayer for offensive execution and pulled away from Temple with strong efforts from Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
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Sports Penny Hardaway: Decision to start Jayden Hardaway was nod to ‘Autism Speaks’
Penny Hardaway said the decision to start Jayden Hardaway Saturday was intended to be father-son moment.
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