Memphis Tigers Basketball
Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers’ best player bodes well for postseason run
After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.
Steven Johnson
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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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February 2022
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Listen to Tigers beat writers discuss Temple win, Cole Mashburn’s retirement
Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down Memphis’ win over Temple and the retirement of linebacker Cole Mashburn.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Scouting report: What Tigers did first time should work again vs. Wichita State
Memphis, which beat the Shockers handily in January, needs to stick with the game plan.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Nolley’s confidence as a shooter comes at perfect time
Landers Nolley II, with an NCAA Tournament bid in sight, has been on a tear the past five games.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Nolley dazzles, leads Memphis in blowout of Wichita State
Landers Nolley II was cooking and the defense locked up the Shockers for a commanding win for the Tigers.
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March 2022
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Why Memphis has no fear talking about NCAA Tournament
Instead of shrinking as the pressure mounts, the Tigers have begun to rise to the occasion. Their goal, and the city’s, is within reach.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballScouting report: South Florida is bottom of conference, but should be top of Tigers’ minds
The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis does just enough to get by South Florida
Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis treating Houston game like it’s postseason
Winners of nine of their past 10 games, the Tigers are in a solid position for the NCAA Tournament. Beating Houston would make it even tougher for the committee to ignore them.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Scouting report: Memphis already has recipe to sweep Houston
The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers dominate from opening tip, throttle No. 14 Houston
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway’s growth positions Tigers for a special March Madness
The Memphis basketball team has evolved from a collection of talented individuals with their own personal agendas to one unit with a single goal.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis has found its go-to offensive system
The Tigers are now 20th in the country in assists per game.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball to play in ESPN Events Invitational in November
Memphis will be one of eight teams competing.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Duren named AAC Freshman of the Year, Williams makes All-AAC
Jalen Duren is the third straight Tiger to win Freshman of the Year.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis mailbag: How far can Tigers rise in seeding?
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballScouting report: Healthy Tigers hoping to replicate second matchup against UCF, not first
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway wanted to face SMU again. He gets his wish.
The Mustangs have been a natural foil to Memphis, but the Tigers know what it’s going to take to come out victorious after two brutal losses this season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Scouting report: Duren has to lead the way against SMU
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable
The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ physicality too much for SMU in gritty AAC semifinal win
Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston.
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When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers feel sting after achieving one goal, but not the other
Their pain of losing in the AAC title game overshadows somewhat their joy of making the NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis No. 9 seed in first NCAA Tournament since 2014
The Tigers will face Boise State on Thursday.
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Tigers feel sting after achieving one goal but not the other
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