Tigers Basketball Insider: Jaykwon Walton’s persistence is starting to pay off
The 6-foot-7 wing has caught fire since the start of AAC play, shooting 63.2% from 3 in Memphis’ four conference games.
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January 2024
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballot
Where did Memphis land on Upadhyaya’s rankings after an impressive blowout win against Wichita State but an overtime nail-bitting victory against UTSA?
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Tigers signee Mikey Williams’ plea opens door to on-court return
Veteran criminal defense attorney Randy Grossman said Williams’ other eight felony charges were dismissed but that a decision about whether the 4-star guard can play would be “completely up to the school.”
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Memphis breaks into top 10 of AP Top 25 poll
Coach Penny Hardaway’s team continues to steadily climb up the rankings.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballot
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Buckley: So many in Memphis have a favorite Jack Eaton moment. It’s hard to pick one.
Beloved, late Memphis Tigers play-by-man and TV sportscaster Jack Eaton is remembered by friends and admirers with smiles and laughs as he is inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.
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Tigers overpower Wichita State on the road
In a record-setting performance, Coach Penny Hardaway’s team showed the AAC — and perhaps the country — that its ceiling is still sky-high despite its struggles in recent weeks.
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Box score: Memphis 112, Wichita State 86
NCAA men’s college basketball box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and the Wichita State Shockers.
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Tigers basketball podcast: Jordan Brown, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Texas A&M win, more
With the Tigers in the midst of a key stretch of games against nationally ranked non-conference opponents, there’s plenty for Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston to bandy about.
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What to expect in Memphis’ road game against Wichita State
The Tigers will look to extend their winning streak to 10 when they travel to the Roundhouse for a matchup with the Shockers Sunday.
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Tigers podcast: Jahvon Quinerly joy, Caleb Mills pain, Mikey Williams loss
Greg Gaston, Parth Upadhyaya and Tim Buckley have plenty to talk through after a wild week for the No. 13 Memphis Tigers basketball team.
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Former Memphis Tigers signee Mikey Williams commits to UCF
Williams, once a four-star signee in Memphis’ Class of 2023, announced his commitment to the Knights Friday afternoon on Instagram.
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DeAndre Williams signs with Philippine pro team, records double-double in debut
Williams made his professional debut on Wednesday for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has no regrets supporting Mikey Williams
The Memphis basketball coach had remained publicly supportive of the four-star signee for the better part of nine months after Williams was arrested for allegedly shooting at an occupied vehicle.
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Memphis’ David Jones named to Wooden Award midseason watchlist
Jones leads the No. 13 Tigers (13-2, 2-0 AAC) with 20.7 points per game to go with 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.6 assists per game.
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Tigers podcast: Basketball issues, AAC play, football expectations
From David Jones’ play for the No. 15 Tigers to Seth Henigan’s in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, there’s plenty to discuss on the first 2024 edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Avoiding slow starts a point of ‘emphasis’ for Memphis
“Coming out so flat, these teams are getting up 10, 15 on us early on. I think that just needs to be a (point of) emphasis on the way we start games and us being the physical team first,” said Memphis point guard Jahvon Quinerly.
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Memphis inches closer to top 10 in AP Top 25 poll
The Tigers rise in the AP Top 25 poll for the fourth consecutive week.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
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Martin: Mikey Williams is taking his talents elsewhere. That’s his loss, and Memphis basketball’s gain
“Before it could even really begin, the Mikey Williams era at the University of Memphis is over.”
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Tigers freshmen Mikey Williams, JJ Taylor entering transfer portal
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Jayhlon Young serves as unsung hero in Tigers’ win over SMU
Young’s hustle and energy helps Tigers snap out of first-half funk and get momentum and the crowd back into Sunday’s game.
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Tigers freshmen Mikey Williams, JJ Taylor entering transfer portal
Memphis could wave goodbye to the 2023 four-star duo.
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Buckley: The Tigers must stop flirting with danger. Before they get stung.
“Jahvon Quinerly bailed the Tigers out, again, but even he knows there is a price to eventually pay for living on the edge.”
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
Did Memphis move up at all in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after two close calls?
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Memphis’ Caleb Mills to miss remainder of season with knee injury
Mills had averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 24.2 minutes through 14 games for Memphis. The fifth-year senior’s college career is over.
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Box score: Memphis 62, SMU 59
Here is the box score for the Sunday, Jan. 7, game between the Memphis Tigers and SMU Mustangs at FedExForum.
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What to expect in Memphis’ AAC home-opener against SMU
The Tigers will have to regroup quickly after a rough couple days to take on an SMU basketball team that’s top 50 in KenPom and the NET.
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