There are 106 article(s) tagged Alex Lomax:

• August 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s defense will be its calling card this season (again)

    These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.

    By Danielle Lerner August 19, 2020

• June 2020

  • There’s a secret basketball hideout in Memphis. It’s a sight to behold

    The hideout is where players like Ja Morant, Alex Lomax, DJ Jeffries, Kennedy Chandler and Moussa Cisse are preparing for next season. 

    By Drew Hill June 13, 2020

• April 2020

  • Is the handshake in sports going, going, gone?

    The handshake is a time-honored tradition in sports (mostly), but Dr. Anthony Fauci's suggestion that we never shake hands again could change this ritual of sportsmanship at every level and, in turn, the way competitors view the games and one another. 

    By Don Wade April 30, 2020

• February 2020

  • Slowing SMU key for Tigers in pivotal AAC matchup

    Memphis heads to Texas to play SMU on Tuesday, the next trial in the Tigers efforts to build a winning streak. The key will be closing out the game.

    By Drew Hill February 24, 2020

  • There is hope: With ‘backs against the wall’ Memphis on fringe of bubble talk

    Alex Lomax said from here on out it's "win or go home" for Memphis. While that's not technically true, it makes a lot of sense. 

    By Drew Hill February 23, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s season defined by close calls

    Forget the injuries and departures for a moment. If it weren't for a handful of bad plays, Memphis basketball's season could be entirely different. 

    By Drew Hill February 20, 2020

  • Memphis basketball notebook: ‘It’s tough, but it’s not impossible’

    With eight games to play, Penny Hardaway is fighting to keep the Tigers together while injuries are tearing them apart. 

    By Drew Hill February 09, 2020

• January 2020

  • Embarrassment: Tiger pride on the line against SMU Saturday

    There is little doubt from Memphis coach Penny Hardaway that his team will respond positively Saturday after a 40-point blowout at Tulsa. 

    By Drew Hill January 24, 2020

  • HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ inspires Alex Lomax to lead Tigers

    If Alex Lomax were a "Game of Thrones" character, the sophomore said he would be Jon Snow. 

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2020

  • Memphis readies for chaotic road environment at Wichita State

    The Shockers are having their first blackout theme in seven years when Memphis takes on Wichita State Thursday night. 

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: AAC struggles, NET rankings, elite defense and pace

    Alex Lomax is not a defensive point guard anymore. He’s an offensive weapon. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2019

  • Tennessee not just ‘another game’ for Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway doesn't lack confidence in his team this weekend at Tennessee despite likely missing two starters. 

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2019

  • Memphis Basketball Notebook: Tigers finding identity on defense

    While the basic statistics may not show it, defense has been the Tigers' biggest strength this season. 

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2019

  • Memphis basketball prepared to ‘fight to the death’ against Tennessee

    The Tigers are expecting a chaotic atmosphere at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday as their rivalry with Tennessee moves to its next chapter.

    By Drew Hill December 08, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: Memphis basketball needs to prove it can play tougher

    Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is challenging his team to step up on the boards against UAB on Saturday. 

    By Drew Hill December 05, 2019

  • Memphis beats Bradley in ‘terrible’ victory

    It wasn't pretty, but Memphis basketball got the win on Tuesday despite struggling on offense. 

    By Drew Hill December 04, 2019

• November 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Hardaway smiles and Tigers move forward

    It was a rainy day in Memphis Friday, but Penny Hardaway was all sunshine and rainbows. 

    By Drew Hill November 23, 2019

• October 2019

  • Made for Memphis: Alex Lomax, the city’s glue guy

    Penny Hardaway believes the city of Memphis will take care of Alex Lomax long after his basketball career is over. 

    By Drew Hill October 28, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Penny Hardaway wants his team to relax

    Penny Hardaway is still the calming force for the Tigers early in the season. 

    By Drew Hill October 25, 2019

  • Memphis basketball season preview: Tigers back in action

    Penny Hardaway expects Memphis to look "totally different" when it hits the floor on Thursday.

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

• September 2019

  • Who takes the last shot for Memphis basketball? Who knows? Who cares?

    Penny Hardaway is hoping leaders will emerge from his young team this fall. But any number of players could be the one to take a game-winning shot.

    By Drew Hill September 23, 2019

• August 2019

  • Bahamas recap: How each player fared on Memphis basketball’s foreign tour

    A breakdown of the individual Memphis Tigers' performance in the Bahamas, including coach Penny Hardaway comparing guard Damion Baugh's game to NBA star Rajon Rondo. 

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2019

  • Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway begin new era Wednesday in Bahamas

    Penny Hardaway said he can’t wait for the Memphis fans to arrive at the Baha Mar resort Wednesday as competition begins in the Bahamas.

    By Drew Hill August 14, 2019

  • Tyler Harris, Alex Lomax accept leadership roles for Memphis basketball ahead of Bahamas trip

    Penny Hardaway described Alex Lomax as “big brother” part of the leadership roles of returning player ahead of his team’s trip to the Bahamas. 

    By Drew Hill August 06, 2019

• March 2019

  • Memphis Tigers ditch game plan and almost overtake No. 11 Houston

    Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals. 

    By Jonah Jordan March 16, 2019