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Topic: Lester Quinones
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November 2021
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October 2021
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Short-handed Tigers romp past LeMoyne-Owen in exhibition game
Memphis cruised to a 48-point win behind Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
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12 questions for the 12 most important Tigers basketball players
Just 12 days away from the first exhibition game of the season, here are a dozen questions for the Tigers to ponder.
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September 2021
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What I’m hearing: A trimmer Quinones, and Duren impresses
Plus, updates on how the Lawson brothers and Jalen Duren are looking.
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Sixth man, numerous options: What is Hardaway to do?
With a wealth of talent and only five starting spots, the Tigers coach has to consider scenarios, and how to sell them.
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March 2021
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Memphis basketball: Best play, MVP, bench celebrations
Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards.
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How Lester Quinones became Memphis’ not-so-secret weapon
In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder.
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For the Tigers to make an NIT run, depth is key
Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures.
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Tigers basketball: A miracle shot and finding a road forward
Those final 1.7 seconds were painful, but the time before that is where the lessons come from. Tramon Mark’s ‘miracle' shot doesn’t undo the fact that Memphis held its own on the road against Houston.
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February 2021
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Players contributing most to Memphis’ hot streak
A variety of factors contributed to the streak: smothering defense, a motion-heavy offense and a penchant for rallies.
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January 2021
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Tigers basketball: Memphis anxious to play after third postponement
The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.
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New Year’s resolutions for Memphis basketball
Here’s one thing to commit to: Working on those free throws.
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December 2020
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Memphis survives USF, 58-57, in another show of disarray
The Tigers finally wore down USF with athleticism and quickness.
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Related Story: Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start
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Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start
There are signs the new scheme could breed confidence and consistency with time.
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Hardaway says Memphis gets a ‘B’ — but is that good enough?
Coach Penny Hardaway says the team is heading in the right direction. Alex Lomax feels better about his role. And that blowout felt good. But is it enough?
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Tigers basketball: Which players, lineups have best impact?
It’s still a small sample size, but three players are commonalities in the lineups with a positive plus-minus.
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Memphis basketball: Energy, as much as lineup changes, helped Tigers beat Arkansas State
The game provided Penny Hardaway more insight as to who is best suited to what role, and when.
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November 2020
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Memphis basketball: What we learned about Tigers’ rotations at the Crossover Classic
Coach Penny Hardaway used 55 lineups through the first three games. Which worked and which didn’t?
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October 2020
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Under the microscope: How basketball’s sophomores can turn a corner
Boogie Ellis and D.J. Jeffries are two of the five sophomores the Tigers need to make big leaps in 2020-21.
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September 2020
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Shoot your shot: Memphis guard Lester Quinones is a hunter on the prowl
The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage.
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Four stats that could unlock new levels for Memphis basketball
The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring.
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August 2020
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Gains galore: Inside Memphis basketball’s summer workouts
Boogie Ellis is 'a man possessed,' and other weight room observations from strength coach Darby Rich.
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Memphis basketball’s defense will be its calling card this season (again)
These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.
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March 2020
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AAC Tournament: Confident Tigers the No. 6 seed
Memphis will have the late-night slot at the AAC Tournament this week.
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February 2020
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‘The pressure is here': Tigers desperate to win out after loss to SMU
Penny Hardaway said he can't hide the pressure from his young team any longer. The way he sees it, the Tigers need to win out.
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