Five pressing questions for Memphis basketball heading into AAC play
Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies.
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December 2020
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Memphis drops final nonconference game, 74-71, against Auburn
The University of Memphis Tigers were hurt by unforced turnovers and missed free throws as they faced Auburn in Atlanta.
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Calkins: Auburn loss raises hard questions about Memphis basketball and Penny Hardaway
Hardaway called it his “hardest loss.” Memphis fans may share that sentiment. There also is a seed of concern that he might not be able to get this team to the NCAA tournament.
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Memphis looking inward after frustrating loss to Auburn
Consistent effort is in short supply as Penny Hardaway finds himself having to “beg and plead” for team play.
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Penny Hardaway: Memphis ‘gaining an identity’ as Auburn looms
The Tigers are feeling good about their chemistry heading into Saturday’s game against Auburn.
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Memphis guard Landers Nolley II will play versus Auburn
The Tigers’ leading scorer was injured in their home game against Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday.
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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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Tiger Basketball Insider: Jayden Hardaway carves out role on the team
Memphis is getting a surprise contribution off the bench from guard Jayden Hardaway.
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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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D.J. Jeffries finds his way, and Memphis is better for it
Jeffries exploded for a 15-point outburst in Memphis’ win over Central Arkansas, a long-awaited breakout performance in which the sophomore forward appeared to exorcise the demons that have terrorized him this season.
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Memphis uses second-half surge to escape Central Arkansas
Landers Nolley II scored 23 points, his third game with 20-plus points.
Related Story: D.J. Jeffries finds his way, and Memphis is better for it.
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Tigers basketball: NCAA wants more info on DeAndre Williams waiver
Until the NCAA issues a final ruling, Williams can practice with the Tigers but remains sidelined during games.
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Calkins: The Memphis Tigers are back! (But all the questions remain)
The Tigers made their return to FedExForum Wednesday night. They got the win they needed, but there’s no way of knowing if they found answers to their questions.
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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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Memphis vs. Arkansas State: Scouting report and who to watch
The Sun Belt team has a strong, solid backcourt, but rebounding is a weakness.
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Tigers basketball: ‘Embarrassed’ Hardaway vows to make changes
The team has gone through intense practices, intent on shedding whatever it was that held it down at the Crossover Classic.
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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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Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach
After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.
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Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
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Calkins: Boogie Ellis and the Memphis Tigers are feeling no pain
He caused a mini-drama with a tweet before the Memphis opener. Then he saved the day.
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Calkins: Western Kentucky teaches Penny Hardaway a hard lesson — yet again
The Memphis Tigers lost to a less talented team Thursday. Let’s hope there is a valuable lesson in that.
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Tigers basketball has plenty to learn from revealing first loss
When Western Kentucky adjusted to the aggressive play of Memphis, the Tigers did not respond in kind.
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Tigers basketball: Defense paves the way in opening win
Damion Baugh and Boogie Ellis helped change the tone after Memphis got off to a slow start.
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Memphis opens the season with win over Saint Mary’s
Boogie Ellis led the way for the Tigers with a career-high 24 points off the bench.
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Tigers’ Rand to miss opener vs. Saint Mary’s
Here’s what to expect for the Tigers' season opener Wednesday at the Crossover Classic.
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