Memphis looking inward after frustrating loss to Auburn
Consistent effort is in short supply as Penny Hardaway finds himself having to “beg and plead” for team play.
Danielle Lerner
Reporter
Danielle Lerner covers Tigers basketball for the Daily Memphian. She previously covered college hoops at The Athletic and the Louisville Courier-Journal, where she also wrote about professional soccer, horse racing, college football and, occasionally, tacos.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway: Memphis ‘gaining an identity’ as Auburn looms
The Tigers are feeling good about their chemistry heading into Saturday’s game against Auburn.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Landers Nolley II will play versus Auburn
The Tigers’ leading scorer was injured in their home game against Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis demolishes Mississippi Valley State, 94-57
The Tigers exhibited improved passing, but 3-point shooting remains a weakness.
Related Story: Hardaway says Memphis gets a ‘B’ — but is that good enough?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway says Memphis gets a ‘B’ — but is that good enough?
Coach Penny Hardaway says the team is heading in the right direction. Alex Lomax feels better about his role. And that blowout felt good. But is it enough?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tiger Basketball Insider: Jayden Hardaway carves out role on the team
Memphis is getting a surprise contribution off the bench from guard Jayden Hardaway.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball: Which players, lineups have best impact?
It’s still a small sample size, but three players are commonalities in the lineups with a positive plus-minus.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers release full 2020-21 basketball schedule
The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball D.J. Jeffries finds his way, and Memphis is better for it
Jeffries exploded for a 15-point outburst in Memphis’ win over Central Arkansas, a long-awaited breakout performance in which the sophomore forward appeared to exorcise the demons that have terrorized him this season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis uses second-half surge to escape Central Arkansas
Landers Nolley II scored 23 points, his third game with 20-plus points.
Related Story: D.J. Jeffries finds his way, and Memphis is better for it.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball: NCAA wants more info on DeAndre Williams waiver
Until the NCAA issues a final ruling, Williams can practice with the Tigers but remains sidelined during games.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis steamrolls Arkansas State in home opener
The Tigers rebound after two tough losses, and Ahmad Rand makes his debut.
Related Story: Memphis basketball: Energy, as much as lineup changes, helped Tigers beat Arkansas State
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball: Energy, as much as lineup changes, helped Tigers beat Arkansas State
The game provided Penny Hardaway more insight as to who is best suited to what role, and when.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis vs. Arkansas State: Scouting report and who to watch
The Sun Belt team has a strong, solid backcourt, but rebounding is a weakness.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball: ‘Embarrassed’ Hardaway vows to make changes
The team has gone through intense practices, intent on shedding whatever it was that held it down at the Crossover Classic.
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November 2020
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball: What we learned about Tigers’ rotations at the Crossover Classic
Coach Penny Hardaway used 55 lineups through the first three games. Which worked and which didn’t?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women’s basketball opener postponed
The Tigers’ opponent, Southern Illinois, announced Friday it is entering a coronavirus-related pause.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball has plenty to learn from revealing first loss
When Western Kentucky adjusted to the aggressive play of Memphis, the Tigers did not respond in kind.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis suffers first loss in heartbreaker vs. WKU
Landers Nolley II scored 25 points, but the Tigers’ inconsistent performance was costly at the Crossover Classic.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball: Defense paves the way in opening win
Damion Baugh and Boogie Ellis helped change the tone after Memphis got off to a slow start.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis opens the season with win over Saint Mary’s
Boogie Ellis led the way for the Tigers with a career-high 24 points off the bench.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers’ Rand to miss opener vs. Saint Mary’s
Here’s what to expect for the Tigers' season opener Wednesday at the Crossover Classic.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis-Ole Miss basketball game canceled due to COVID-19
Positive tests in the Rebels’ program have forced them to shut down through Dec. 7.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Madison Griggs shot the lights out last year. Where does she go from there?
Memphis native and Tigers guard Madison Griggs shattered records as a freshman last season.
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