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What to look for in Memphis’ AAC-opener against Tulsa
The Tigers open an AAC schedule full of pitfalls with a road matchup against Tulsa on Thursday.
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The Tigers open an AAC schedule full of pitfalls with a road matchup against Tulsa on Thursday.
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin break down Memphis’ recent struggles and preview the Tigers’ AAC schedule.
Mills screamed in pain while grabbing his left knee after going airborne as he tried to drive baseline late in the first half against Tulsa.
The Tigers needed a 3-pointer from Jahvon Quinerly with four seconds left to avoid overtime against yet another mediocre foe. Box score: Memphis 78, Tulsa 75 Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ recent lull, AAC prediction and NCAA Tournament seedingRelated stories:
“(Mills) was out there on the table just crying his eyes out,” Hardaway said. “It’s hard for his teammates to look at that because he’s a fifth-year senior that came here to do things differently and finish his career out on a high note. And then he ended up getting what could be a season-ending injury.” Memphis’ Caleb Mills exits Tulsa game with scary knee injuryRelated story:
The Tigers will have to regroup quickly after a rough couple days to take on an SMU basketball team that’s top 50 in KenPom and the NET.
Mills had averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 24.2 minutes through 14 games for Memphis. The fifth-year senior’s college career is over.
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Memphis was flat out the gate against SMU but eventually turned things around before point guard Jahvon Quinerly played hero. Again. Jayhlon Young serves as unsung hero in Tigers’ win over SMU Memphis’ Caleb Mills to miss remainder of season with knee injuryRelated story:
Young’s hustle and energy helps Tigers snap out of first-half funk and get momentum and the crowd back into Sunday’s game.
The Tigers rise in the AP Top 25 poll for the fourth consecutive week. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballotRelated story:
“Coming out so flat, these teams are getting up 10, 15 on us early on. I think that just needs to be a (point of) emphasis on the way we start games and us being the physical team first,” said Memphis point guard Jahvon Quinerly.
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From David Jones’ play for the No. 15 Tigers to Seth Henigan’s in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, there’s plenty to discuss on the first 2024 edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.
Jones leads the No. 13 Tigers (13-2, 2-0 AAC) with 20.7 points per game to go with 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.6 assists per game.
The Memphis basketball coach had remained publicly supportive of the four-star signee for the better part of nine months after Williams was arrested for allegedly shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Memphis shot over 50% from the floor but failed to defend from just about anywhere on the court — especially from deep. Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has no regrets supporting Mikey Williams Box score: Memphis 107, USTA 101 (OT) Memphis' David Jones named to Wooden Award midseason watchlistRelated stories:
Williams made his professional debut on Wednesday for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Williams, once a four-star signee in Memphis’ Class of 2023, announced his commitment to the Knights Friday afternoon on Instagram.
Greg Gaston, Parth Upadhyaya and Tim Buckley have plenty to talk through after a wild week for the No. 13 Memphis Tigers basketball team.
The Tigers will look to extend their winning streak to 10 when they travel to the Roundhouse for a matchup with the Shockers Sunday.
With the Tigers in the midst of a key stretch of games against nationally ranked non-conference opponents, there’s plenty for Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston to bandy about.
In a record-setting performance, Coach Penny Hardaway’s team showed the AAC — and perhaps the country — that its ceiling is still sky-high despite its struggles in recent weeks.Related story:
Coach Penny Hardaway’s team continues to steadily climb up the rankings. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballotRelated story: