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It was a busy week for Memphis basketball, both for Tigers going to the pros and players coming to the Grizzlies.
The 2020 NBA draft was a virtual affair that showed college players at home with their families waiting for their name to be announced (and unexpectedly letting us see them at their most vulnerable and emotional). Former Tigers center James Wiseman was taken No. 2 overall by the Golden State Warriors, and forward Precious Achiuwa picked No. 20 by the Miami Heat.
And everyone welcome Desmond Bane, Xavier Tillman Sr., Killian Tillie, Sean McDermott and Jahlil Tripp to the Grizzlies.
Speaking of whom – check out the team’s new set of duds (“Soul City Edition”) and a baby giraffe named Ja Raffe. A delighted Ja Morant even went to the Memphis Zoo to meet his namesake.
High school football is nearing the final stage of the postseason; some of the local schools have started the basketball season; and we revealed our boys and girls golfers of the year, coaches of the year and all-metro teams.
Have a safe, wise and masked Happy Thanksgiving! — Sports editor Elaine Sung
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The additional design gives the team five uniforms to feature this season.
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The point guard went to the Memphis Zoo, met his namesake, held a snake and got his first assist with a tiger.
By Drew Hill
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One of the differences between the prior front office and the one now led by Kleiman: Putting more stock in production, less on tools.
By Chris Herrington
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The Grizzlies have decisions to make during free agency now that the roster is starting to get much more crowded.
By Drew Hill
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The Grizzlies rookie is ready to add offensive versatility to his game.
By Drew Hill
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The former Memphis Tiger will start his NBA career in the Bay Area.
The 19-year-old has been considered an elite prospect since he was in middle school.
By Danielle Lerner
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Achiuwa's long journey to the NBA, from Nigeria to New York to Memphis, came to an end Wednesday night.
Achiuwa and James Wiseman became the first pair of first-round draft selections for the Tigers since 2006.
By Danielle Lerner
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Both of this year’s golf winners finished runner-up at the TSSAA state tournament.
By John Varlas
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Dietrick Pennington of ECS and Dallan Hayden of CBHS earn invitations to next month’s ceremonies.
By John Varlas
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The Mustangs’ senior point guard and son of University of Memphis assistant Tony Madlock helped the Mike Miller era get off on the right foot Monday, Nov.16.
By John Varlas
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