Calkins: A magnificent day for Memphis — right up until the end.
It was a magnificent day for Memphis basketball. Right up until Houston hit the winning shot. On a day when Tiger basketball conjured that magical feeling once again.
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March 2023
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Calkins: Now comes No. 1 Houston — and a day this Memphis team has earned.
The best thing about Sunday’s epic matchup between the Memphis Tigers and No. 1 Houston? It was earned.
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February 2023
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Tigers so near, yet still far away from dream
When Memphis pulled out a close win over Cincinnati at FedExForum on Sunday, it marked another step toward securing what Kendric Davis has wanted all along: a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
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Calkins: Kendric Davis was promised the NCAAs. Now it’s close to coming true.
Penny Hardaway texted Kendric Davis prior to Sunday’s game. After the win over Cincinnati, Davis and the Tigers are one step closer to the subject of that text.
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Box score: Memphis 76, Cincinnati 73
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Sunday, Feb. 26, game between the Memphis Tigers and Cincinnati Bearcats played at FedExForum in Memphis.
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Martin: No doubt that Penny Hardaway is the guy for Memphis
Overall, Hardaway — the favorite son of Memphis and program legend — is doing a solid job as the coach at Memphis.
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Memphis comes up short of upset victory at Houston
Without star point guard Kendric Davis, the Tigers battled the Cougars and had an opportunity to get within one score late in the contest.
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Box score: Houston 72, Memphis 64
Lomax and Dandridge expected to return from injury versus Houston, according to source
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Tigers Basketball Insider: How Memphis’ loss to Houston helped its NCAA Tournament chances
Memphis moved further to the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble after losing to Houston on the road.
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Calkins: Sure, Memphis lost this game to Houston. But the rematch could be history.
The Memphis Tigers put up a gallant fight in losing to the Houston Cougars Sunday. The good news? The Cougars should be No. 1 in the country when they come to FedExForum for the rematch on March 5. And a healthy Kendric Davis should be waiting for them.
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Martin: Memphis gets a crack at Houston on Sunday. My advice? Punt
Go ahead, take the loss, and wait for brighter days. Most importantly: Show Houston nothing in the process.
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Penny Hardaway provides Kendric Davis update: ‘He’s a tough kid’
Davis injured his right ankle with 4:25 left in the first half of Memphis’ 64-63 win over UCF at FedExForum on Thursday.
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ home win over Temple
In some aspects, Memphis looks like a sure-fire NCAA Tournament team; in others, it leaves plenty of room for question.
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Memphis uses strong second half to pick up key AAC win over Temple
The Tigers withstood one final blow (a 12-0 run) from their opponent to come out with 86-77 victory over the Owls on Sunday morning.
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Box Score: Memphis 86, Temple 77
Buckley: Penny Hardaway and the Tigers can’t escape the bubble talk
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Penny Hardaway on injury updates and former Tigers in NBA
Penny Hardaway addressed Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax injuries while commenting on former Tigers in the NBA and LeBron James’ all-time scoring record.
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Tigers lament loss to Tulane: ‘We let the city down’
Coach Penny Hardaway’s squad had four players score in double-digit points, but its lackluster defensive effort, 22 turnovers and missed free throws ultimately allowed the Green Wave (15-7, 8-3 AAC) to come out on top.
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Buckley: Kendric Davis shouldn’t have shot 3. Penny Hardaway forgave him.
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Tigers’ New Year’s Day loss to Tulane fires quest for ‘revenge’
After losing to Tulane on New Year’s Day, the Memphis rallied to win six of their past seven games and look to hit their stride as they face the Green Wave Saturday, Feb. 4.
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Memphis Tigers legend Lorenzen Wright will be ‘smiling down’ as his jersey is retired
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Buckley: Kendric Davis shouldn’t have shot a 3. Penny Hardaway forgave him.
The University of Memphis Tigers point guard scored a game-high 26 points but made a miscue late in an overtime loss to Tulane.
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January 2023
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway says return of Dandridge, Lomax could affect Memphis’ chemistry
While Penny Hardaway knows the boost the return of Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax could give Memphis, he’s also cautious about the impact it could have on the team’s chemistry.
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Martin: It could be a Cal vs. Penny showdown for former Tiger’s son
Billy Richmond Jr., a former Memphis Tiger, said Hardaway “thinks the world” of his son, Billy Richmond III. John Calipari also likes his son, as a complement to a five-star player.
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Kendric Davis’ second-half surge powers Memphis past Tulsa
Davis poured in 26 points to save the day in an 80-68 win for the Tigers (17-5, 7-2 AAC) over Tulsa on Sunday afternoon.
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Box score: Memphis 80, Tulsa 68
Memphis commits Mikey Williams and JJ Taylor shine on national TV
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Penny Hardaway thankful for much more than 100th win on ‘special’ night
On a night when the Memphis’ usually outspoken leader wouldn’t say much about his accomplishment, his players spoke for him.
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What to look for in Memphis’ game against Tulsa
When Memphis takes on Tulsa on the road Sunday, it’ll mark the third time in the past four games where it’ll face a team in the bottom half of the AAC standings.
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Hardaway on Tyre Nichols: ‘My heart is big for the city’
Memphis’ fifth-year basketball coach was asked Thursday night if he had any comment on the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols due to injuries sustained at a traffic stop.
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Tigers’ Kendric Davis brings ‘extra juice’ in win over former team
Davis scored 25 points to go with 11 assists and seven rebounds to lead his Memphis Tigers (16-5, 6-2 AAC) to a 99-84 win over SMU.
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Penny Hardaway thankful for much more than 100th win on ‘special' night
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Calkins: Why Penny will never meet insane expectations — but is still the perfect guy for the job
Has Penny Hardaway met the lofty expectations he set for himself? No. Can he ever accomplish what he set out to accomplish? Probably not, but is he the man to coach Memphis basketball? Absolutely, he is.
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