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Nearly four years to the day since he accepted the Memphis job, Penny Hardaway will lead the Memphis Tigers as they take on No. 1 Gonzaga. It’s been a long journey to get to this moment. But the Tigers are back where they belong.
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:
Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose.
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:
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.Related story:
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:
March 3, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa.Related story:
After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.
With time running out in the first half, the Memphis Tigers were in dire straits. Which is when Penny Hardaway did something he rarely does. It was a brilliant stroke. Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason runRelated stories:
Duren scored 22 points, and Landers Nolley II and Tyler Harris came alive in the second half to lead the Tigers. Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason runRelated stories:
Feb. 24, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Temple Owls at FedExForum. Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy TempleRelated story:
There’s much at stake for both teams, in the AAC race as well as the NCAA Tournament picture, when the University of Memphis faces Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
The Memphis Tigers ended Houston’s 37-game home winning streak. It was a win they desperately needed. And that everyone connected with the program — coaches, players and fans — richly deserved.
We Memphians take pride in our town, our teams, our heritage and our giving spirit. This week’s pictures capture some up-and-coming projects, a nod to history, and an effort to the homeless.
Why should Memphis fans believe the Tigers can win two of their next three games against Houston, Cincinnati and SMU? Well, they have Jalen Duren for starters. Ask Tulane how hard it is to stop that guy.
After missing the first matchup, DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren had double-doubles to lead Memphis in payback game.Related stories:
Feb. 9, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeated the Tulane Green Wave at FedExForum. Duren, Williams make their presence felt in Tigers’ win over TulaneRelated story:
Maryland forward Noah Batchelor announced that he is reopening his recruitment, leaving the Tigers with zero class of 2022 commits.
Healthier than they’ve been in months, the Tigers played vintage defense and negated the Knights’ top scorer.Related story:
The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.
With the week’s storm resulting in power outages and below-freezing temperatures, the Tigers said at least FedExForum will offer “a bit of a break.”
Lester Quinones led with 17 points, including four 3-pointers, and the return of Chandler Lawson from injury proved to be a key element.Related stories:
Jan. 27, 2022: Memphis defeats East Carolina at FedExForum.Related story:
I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot. Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issuesRelated stories: