Tigers forward Jalen Duren declares for NBA draft
One of the youngest players in the draft, University of Memphis freshman Duren is a projected top-10 pick.
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April 2022
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March 2022
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Calkins: It’s Memphis vs. Gonzaga. Just like Penny Hardaway dreamed.
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.
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Memphis’ physicality too much for SMU in gritty AAC semifinal win
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.
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When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable
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Calkins: Nervous? Nah. Memphis didn’t come to Texas to lose.
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.
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Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.
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Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Memphis treating Houston game like it’s postseason
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.
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Memphis does just enough to get by South Florida
Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.
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Box score: Memphis 73, South Florida 64
March 3, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa.
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February 2022
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Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers’ best player bodes well for postseason run
After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.
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Calkins: Hardaway seizes the moment in critical win
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.
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Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple
Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason run
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Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple
Duren scored 22 points, and Landers Nolley II and Tyler Harris came alive in the second half to lead the Tigers.
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Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason run
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Box score: Memphis 78, Temple 64
Feb. 24, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Temple Owls at FedExForum.
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Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple
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Scouting report: Tigers’ last revenge game has major implications
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.
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Calkins: Memphis gets ‘humongous’ win the program deserved
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.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
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.
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Calkins: Better ingredients, better Tigers. Why Memphis can still get this done.
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.
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Duren, Williams make their presence felt in Tigers’ win over Tulane
After missing the first matchup, DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren had double-doubles to lead Memphis in payback game.
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Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 69
Feb. 9, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeated the Tulane Green Wave at FedExForum.
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Duren, Williams make their presence felt in Tigers’ win over Tulane
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Tigers’ lone 2022 basketball signee decommits
Maryland forward Noah Batchelor announced that he is reopening his recruitment, leaving the Tigers with zero class of 2022 commits.
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Memphis turns things around on UCF in comfortable win
Healthier than they’ve been in months, the Tigers played vintage defense and negated the Knights’ top scorer.
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Calkins: The Memphis Tigers threw a party — and everybody came
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.
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Memphis offering free tickets to UCF game, chance for people to warm up
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.”
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January 2022
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Tigers get payback over ECU with second-half surge
Lester Quinones led with 17 points, including four 3-pointers, and the return of Chandler Lawson from injury proved to be a key element.
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Box score: Memphis 71, ECU 54
Jan. 27, 2022: Memphis defeats East Carolina at FedExForum.
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