Georgia upsets Memphis with late 3-pointer
A better showing on offense wasn’t enough to stop the Tigers from dropping their second straight.
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A better showing on offense wasn’t enough to stop the Tigers from dropping their second straight.
Penny Hardaway is trying to fix what ails his team by installing the Lion offense. Hey, it seemed to work last year. But was it really the new offense that helped the Tigers get better in 2020-21? The numbers point to something else.
Penny Hardaway is going back to his roots and implementing last season’s offensive strategy against the Bulldogs.
More ball movement and more touches for big men should be an emphasis for Memphis.
It’s a strange time for fans of Memphis football and basketball. For both programs, there are excellent reasons to believe — and excellent reasons to doubt.
John Martin: A permanent point guard remains elusive, plus some things to keep in mind.
The Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies lost two games and a superstar Friday night. But this particular Black Friday could have been a whole lot worse.
The University of Memphis players learned that talent isn’t enough when the offense is undisciplined.
Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge, coming off the bench, propelled the No. 9 Tigers in what could have been a much closer game.Related story:
Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.
Hardaway wants to see the Tigers stop trying to make home run plays and get back to the basics.
But Nolley’s insight could be the difference in the Tigers taking down his former team.
The Tigers basketball coach and fellow hometown star said on Instagram video: “To get murdered like that, it just doesn’t sit well with me.”
Landers Nolley II gutted through an illness, and the Tigers are still auditioning their ballhandlers.
The senior guard provided the energy after the Tigers had a rocky opening, but the team’s turnovers continue to be an issue.Related story:
The Miami transfer who has been putting undue pressure on himself heard from the Tigers’ coach: ‘I’m with you.’
Penny Hardaway still experimenting with lineups, taking advantage of a relatively easy, although disjointed, game. Related story:
Box score: Memphis 90, North Carolina Central 51
Plus, people revisit the Pyramid’s transformation into a retail experience.
The University of Memphis and Hardaway responded to the amended notice of allegations last month in the James Wiseman case.
There will be three one-and-dones on this team, but one of them is not who you think.
Fans will be seeing plenty of McDonald’s commercials featuring the Tigers coach this season.
The projected lottery pick has dual mission: Get Memphis to the NCAA Tournament as he also develops for the pros.
With his most complete team yet, the Tigers coach believes the beginning to this season could be a lot different.
The Tigers may have a unique staff in the country due to the star power and the personalities of the four.
Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley II looked sensational as they made their season debuts. This ‘crazy duo’ could be the key to the year for Memphis basketball.