Memphis basketball notebook: How to replace DJ Jeffries
Tigers starters Lester Quinones and Lance Thomas are in line for more shots following the loss of DJ Jeffries.
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 Tigers survive turnover troubles to beat UConn
Memphis pulled away from UConn Saturday in the final five minutes with clutch free-throw shooting and stingy defense.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Injury takes out key Tigers scorer for 4-6 weeks
The University of Memphis basketball team took another critical blow Saturday when a player arrived to the arena on crutches with a brace on his left knee.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballPenny Hardaway, Tigers understand what’s at stake against UConn
Penny Hardaway said he can't worry about players upset regarding playing time. The coach has to use the players giving positive minutes.
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January 2020
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Autism Speaks: Memphis embraces family of Tigers’ strength coach
Saturday against UConn the Tigers coaches will wear puzzle piece pins to raise awareness for autism – something close to the Memphis basketball program.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Tigers bounce back with win over UCF
Tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan talk about Memphis' win over UCF, Lance Thomas, Penny Hardaway’s offense and Tigers recruiting.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Lance Thomas downs UCF on career night
Lance Thomas drained two clutch 3-point shots in the final minutes and Memphis escaped UCF on the road Wednesday night.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway urging confidence after pair of breakout performances
Lance Thomas' breakout performance was a weight off his shoulders after struggling most of the season. Penny Hardaway used it as an example of why coaches should stick with their players.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballEllis as Tigers X-factor could be emerging from shooting slump
Freshman guard Boogie Ellis showed signs of breaking out of his shooting slump against SMU. Now, the goal is to make his shooting more consistent.
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Memphis Grizzlies Death of Kobe Bryant saddens Grizzlies, Suns, Penny Hardaway
The Grizzlies and Penny Hardaway react to the tragic news following the California helicopter crash that killed Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Reasons to be optimistic, or not, about Memphis basketball’s tournament chances
The Tigers made progress on the offensive end Saturday against SMU, but now their resume does not look like one of an NCAA Tournament team.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway prepares for questions after loss to SMU
Penny Hardaway said he's ready to take the heat after Memphis lost its second game in a row Saturday against SMU.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Memphis loses big to Tulsa
Memphis Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan break down the U of M’s 40-point loss at Tulsa and look at how they could improve going forward.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Embarrassment: Tiger pride on the line against SMU Saturday
There is little doubt from Memphis coach Penny Hardaway that his team will respond positively Saturday after a 40-point blowout at Tulsa.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis the latest victim in chaotic college basketball landscape
The Tigers are still focused on winning the conference even after a 40-point loss at Tulsa.
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Sports Tigers swallowed by Golden Hurricane zone
The embarrassing loss is a big hit to the Tigers' tournament resume.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘Camp Hardaway’ is crash course for Tigers during weekend off
The Tigers coaching staff used the weekend off as a teaching opportunity for their young team.
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SportsPenny Hardaway still adjusting frontcourt puzzle
Malcolm Dandridge's recent success might make Penny Hardaway's rotation decisions easier.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Bracketology: Tigers still in race for top-four tournament bid
There are a lot of factors that go into predicting where the Tigers can land in the NCAA postseason bracket. Here's a breakdown of the calculations used to determine seeding.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Defense, Precious Achiuwa keep Memphis trending in right direction
The Tigers have six days off before traveling to Tulsa next week.
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Sports Memphis basketball outlasts Cincinnati in slugfest
The Tigers' knockout punch came in the form of freshman forwards and technical foul by Cincinnati coach John Brannen.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Jeremiah Martin signs two-way contract with Brooklyn Nets
Martin was averaging 18.5 points per game for the Miami Heat's G League affiliate.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Football staff hires and Tigers’ NCAA hopes
Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill talk about Ryan Silverfield's staff hires, Brady White retention and Penny Hardaway's path to the NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Despite minor injury, Achiuwa expected to play against Cincinnati
Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball swagger: The art of the 3-point celebration
Some might call it arrogant, but the Tigers have no plans to turn their swagger off when it comes to celebrating 3-pointers.
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