When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable
The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.
Topic: 2021-22 college basketball
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March 2022
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Scouting report: Duren has to lead the way against SMU
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
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Scouting report: Healthy Tigers hoping to replicate second matchup against UCF, not first
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
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How the Tigers, DeAndre Williams came to need each other
His month-long absence because of a back injury showed just how important he is to Memphis.
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Calkins: Yo, Tigers. Just go win the thing.
Never mind all the talk about bubbles and brackets. Just win the conference tournament, and get the banner y’all deserve.
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Memphis mailbag: How far can Tigers rise in seeding?
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
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Calkins: Why Penny Hardaway should be coach of the (half) year
Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.
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Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
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On magical day, Penny Hardaway delivers on his promises
Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.
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Tigers dominate from opening tip, throttle No. 14 Houston
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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Scouting report: Memphis already has recipe to sweep Houston
The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.
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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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Calkins: Now comes the biggest Memphis Tigers home game in years
Memphis defeated South Florida on Thursday, setting up Sunday’s game against Houston. It’s the biggest Tigers home game in years.
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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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Scouting report: South Florida is bottom of conference, but should be top of Tigers’ minds
The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.
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February 2022
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Nolley dazzles, leads Memphis in blowout of Wichita State
Landers Nolley II was cooking and the defense locked up the Shockers for a commanding win for the Tigers.
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Calkins: Think you’re a Memphis Tigers fan? Meet Julie.
Julie Barrett went to her very first game at FedExForum Thursday. But you’d have to travel a long way (1,000 miles, anyway) to find a more devoted Memphis Tigers fan.
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Calkins: With an NCAA bid for the taking, Tigers not letting go
There’s just two weeks left until Selection Sunday. Judging by the way the Tigers blasted Wichita State, they don’t appear to be leaving their invitation to chance.
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Nolley’s confidence as a shooter comes at perfect time
Landers Nolley II, with an NCAA Tournament bid in sight, has been on a tear the past five games.
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Box score: Memphis 81, Wichita State 57
Feb. 27, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Wichita State Shockers at FedExForum.
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Scouting report: What Tigers did first time should work again vs. Wichita State
Memphis, which beat the Shockers handily in January, needs to stick with the game plan.
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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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Timberlake, Nolley available against Temple
Memphis guard Earl Timberlake had missed the past two games.
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