Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
How far did the Tigers’ climb in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after a drubbing of nationally ranked Virginia but a close call against lowly Vanderbilt?
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How far did the Tigers’ climb in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after a drubbing of nationally ranked Virginia but a close call against lowly Vanderbilt?
Advanced analytics show that the Tigers’ star wing is currently in the top 10 of Player of the Year standings.
It was not pretty, doggone it, but Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Penny Hardaway and the No. 23 Memphis Tigers escaped with a win over Vanderbilt two days before Christmas.
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Tomlin made his Memphis debut Saturday in the Tigers’ 77-75 win over Vanderbilt. Just four minutes into the game, he caught a pass on the right wing, squared up his shoulders and drilled a 3-pointer; it was pure pandemonium at FedExForum.
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores played at FedExForum.
Memphis’ matchup with Vanderbilt Saturday marks the first of 16-straight games versus unranked opponents for the Tigers who will need to maintain their recent level of focus to avoid unnecessary slip-ups.
Tomlin averaged 10.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks and started all 36 games for a Kansas State team that finished 26-10 and made a run to the Elite Eight in 2022-23.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters about the statuses of Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Jaykwon Walton and other topics Thursday after Memphis’ Tiger Toy Drive.
With the signing of Kansas State transfer Nae’Qwan Tomlin now official, an already dangerous Memphis team could get a major boost.
No. 23 Tigers blow out No. 22 Virginia, 77-54, in the first ranked-versus-ranked regular-season matchup at FedExForm since March 8, 2014. Box score: Memphis 77, Virginia 54 Memphis officially signs Nae’Qwan Tomlin Tigers Basketball Insider: DeAndre Williams still impacts the Tigers — even at a distance Hardaway says Tigers’ non-conference slate has been ‘nothing but pressure’Related stories:
Head coach Ryan Silverfield and his staff have landed some quality names during this transfer recruiting cycle.
Two of the best players in college basketball shared the court at FedExForum on Saturday. But you wouldn’t have known it by reading the headlines beforehand.
Less than a week after announcing his commitment to Memphis, Nae’Qwan Tomlin has officially signed with the Tigers.
The Tigers’ meeting with Virginia on Tuesday will be the program’s first ranked-versus-ranked home matchup since 2014. Hardaway says Tigers’ non-conference slate has been ‘nothing but pressure’ Memphis ranked in AP Top 25 poll for first time this season DeAndre Williams still impacts the Tigers — even at a distanceRelated stories:
Williams was denied the opportunity to join the 2023-24 Tigers. His influence, however, is as strong as it’s ever been.
Memphis has played the 10th toughest schedule in the country so far, according to KenPom.
The Tigers’ recent victory over Clemson was enough to catch the eye of AP Top 25 voters. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballotRelated story:
Where did Parth Upadhyaya rank the Tigers after their win over previously undefeated Clemson?
Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council wraps up for the year, and the Memphis Tigers play top-ranked UVA.
“I did it for the city,” Williams said. “Just to even go through the process and be able to have the opportunity to come back and play for the city was a blessing by itself.”
Memphis has the chance to knock off one of just seven undefeated teams remaining when Clemson visits FedExForum on Saturday. What Mikey Williams’ lawyer says Memphis is doing so Williams can join TigersRelated story:
An inside look as to how the Tigers shook off a rough three games to pull off a big win in College Station.
Memphis is looking to carry its momentum into Saturday, when it takes on No. 13 Clemson its first game at FedExForum in nearly a month.
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway dances around big man issues on the “Jason & John” show.