There are 262 article(s) tagged 2021-22 college basketball:

• February 2022

  • Why Hardaway’s admiration of Sampson is more motivation

    Hardaway doesn’t want to just beat Houston; he wants the Tigers to be more like the Cougars.

    By Steven Johnson February 09, 2022

  • Scouting report: Memphis looks to keep rolling against pesky Tulane

    Memphis should fare better defensively against the Green Wave this time with the return of Jalen Duren and DeAndre Williams.

    By Steven Johnson February 08, 2022

  • Emoni Bates returns to Memphis, will get therapy for back injury

    Penny Hardaway notes intensity of practices, and why Josh Minott did not see more time on the court against UCF.

    By Steven Johnson February 08, 2022

  • Should Tigers fans worry that Penny Hardaway has zero recruits?

    Hardaway might be pondering a raid of the transfer portal, rather than pursuing high-schoolers.

    By John Martin February 08, 2022

  • Memphis turns things around on UCF in comfortable win

    Healthier than they’ve been in months, the Tigers played vintage defense and negated the Knights’ top scorer.

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    Box score: Tigers 88, UCF 60

    By Steven Johnson February 06, 2022

  • Box score: Tigers 88, UCF 60

    Feb. 5, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the University of Central Florida Knights at FedExForum.

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    Memphis turns things around on UCF in comfortable win

    By The Associated Press February 06, 2022

  • Penny Hardaway provides clarity on Emoni Bates injury

    The U of M basketball player, who went home to Michigan to see a back specialist, is expected to return to Memphis on Sunday.

    By Steven Johnson February 06, 2022

  • With the Tigers nearly whole, there’s no time left for excuses

    With almost the entire roster healthy and available, it’s put up or shut up time for the University of Memphis basketball team.

    By Steven Johnson February 06, 2022

  • Calkins: The Memphis Tigers threw a party — and everybody came

    The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.

    By Geoff Calkins February 05, 2022

  • Tigers get multiple players back for UCF game

    Emoni Bates, with an apparent back injury, is the only Memphis player not available.

    By Steven Johnson February 05, 2022

  • Scouting report: UCF another revenge game for Tigers

    The Tigers, who have won two in a row, should be healthier in their rematch with the Knights.

    By Steven Johnson February 04, 2022

  • Calkins: Emoni Bates has (at least temporarily) left the building. But the problems he revealed remain.

    Emoni Bates has left Memphis for Michigan under mysterious circumstances. What’s going on? Will he ever be back? What the Bates saga tells us about a season gone badly awry.

    By Geoff Calkins February 02, 2022

  • Inside the mind of Josh Minott, the most interesting Tiger

    In a season of disappointment, the development of Josh Minott has been a refreshing storyline.

    By Steven Johnson February 02, 2022

  • Tigers’ Thursday game rescheduled due to winter weather

    A winter storm has forced the Tigers and host Bearcats to reschedule.

    By Steven Johnson February 02, 2022

  • Emoni Bates’ status in question for Cincinnati game

    Bates’ father refutes tweet that said the freshman’s future with the Memphis Tigers was in question.

    By Steven Johnson February 01, 2022

• January 2022

  • The road ahead: February a make-or-break month for Tigers

    Any scenario that includes a chance for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid involves at least one win against Houston.

    By Steven Johnson January 31, 2022

  • Why Lester Quinones might be the key to Tigers getting on February run

    Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.

    By Steven Johnson January 28, 2022

  • Tigers get payback over ECU with second-half surge

    Lester Quinones led with 17 points, including four 3-pointers, and the return of Chandler Lawson from injury proved to be a key element.

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    What we learned about the Tigers after Game 19

    Box score: Memphis 71, ECU 54

    By Steven Johnson January 28, 2022

  • What we learned about the Tigers after Game 19

    Memphis put on a defensive clinic that was part of a more detailed game plan.

    By Steven Johnson January 28, 2022

  • Tigers center Jalen Duren out against East Carolina

    The freshman will miss his second straight game.

    By Steven Johnson January 27, 2022

  • Tigers freshman Jalen Duren set to release NFT

    The projected NBA draft lottery pick is set to release a non-fungible token as part of the inaugural “Candy Sweet Futures” college basketball line.

    By Steven Johnson January 27, 2022

  • Scouting report: Tigers seek to avenge painful loss to ECU

    After blowing a 10-point lead in the final two minutes, the Tigers are eagerly seeking redemption against the Pirates.

    By Steven Johnson January 26, 2022

  • Former Tigers assistant Jermaine Johnson back as director of player personnel

    The former Melrose coach turned down head coaching opportunities for a chance to return to Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson January 26, 2022

  • Jalen Duren questionable against ECU; three others out

    Doctors are encouraging Duren to do more, but his return is up in the air in the rematch against the Pirates.

    By Steven Johnson January 26, 2022

  • Harris: Alex Lomax gutted through the pain against Tulsa

    Lomax came out of a walking boot to help the short-handed Tigers end a losing streak.

    By Steven Johnson January 25, 2022