Memphis No. 9 seed in first NCAA Tournament since 2014
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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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The Tigers will face Boise State on Thursday. Tigers feel sting after achieving one goal but not the otherRelated stories:
Their pain of losing in the AAC title game overshadows somewhat their joy of making the NCAA Tournament.
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. When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidableRelated story:
The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
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.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.Related stories:
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
Jalen Duren is the third straight Tiger to win Freshman of the Year.
Memphis will be one of eight teams competing.
The Tigers are now 20th in the country in assists per game.
The Memphis basketball team has evolved from a collection of talented individuals with their own personal agendas to one unit with a single goal.Related story:
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.
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.
Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.Related story:
The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.
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.
Landers Nolley II was cooking and the defense locked up the Shockers for a commanding win for the Tigers.
Landers Nolley II, with an NCAA Tournament bid in sight, has been on a tear the past five games.
Memphis, which beat the Shockers handily in January, needs to stick with the game plan.
Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down Memphis’ win over Temple and the retirement of linebacker Cole Mashburn.
After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.