Scouting report: Duren has to lead the way against SMU
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
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March 2022
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Penny Hardaway wanted to face SMU again. He gets his wish.
The Mustangs have been a natural foil to Memphis, but the Tigers know what it’s going to take to come out victorious after two brutal losses this season.
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Calkins: Nervous? Nah. Memphis didn’t come to Texas to lose.
Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose.
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Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.
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Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Scouting report: Healthy Tigers hoping to replicate second matchup against UCF, not first
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
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How the Tigers, DeAndre Williams came to need each other
His month-long absence because of a back injury showed just how important he is to Memphis.
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Memphis mailbag: How far can Tigers rise in seeding?
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
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Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
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Tigers basketball to play in ESPN Events Invitational in November
Memphis will be one of eight teams competing.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis has found its go-to offensive system
The Tigers are now 20th in the country in assists per game.
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Five former Tigers cite postseason memories they cherish most
It wasn’t just about winning games, or even the games themselves.
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Tigers dominate from opening tip, throttle No. 14 Houston
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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Scouting report: Memphis already has recipe to sweep Houston
The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.
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Memphis treating Houston game like it’s postseason
Winners of nine of their past 10 games, the Tigers are in a solid position for the NCAA Tournament. Beating Houston would make it even tougher for the committee to ignore them.
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Calkins: Now comes the biggest Memphis Tigers home game in years
Memphis defeated South Florida on Thursday, setting up Sunday’s game against Houston. It’s the biggest Tigers home game in years.
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Memphis does just enough to get by South Florida
Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.
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Box score: Memphis 73, South Florida 64
March 3, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa.
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Scouting report: South Florida is bottom of conference, but should be top of Tigers’ minds
The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Why Memphis has no fear talking about NCAA Tournament
Instead of shrinking as the pressure mounts, the Tigers have begun to rise to the occasion. Their goal, and the city’s, is within reach.
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February 2022
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Nolley dazzles, leads Memphis in blowout of Wichita State
Landers Nolley II was cooking and the defense locked up the Shockers for a commanding win for the Tigers.
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Nolley’s confidence as a shooter comes at perfect time
Landers Nolley II, with an NCAA Tournament bid in sight, has been on a tear the past five games.
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Box score: Memphis 81, Wichita State 57
Feb. 27, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Wichita State Shockers at FedExForum.
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Scouting report: What Tigers did first time should work again vs. Wichita State
Memphis, which beat the Shockers handily in January, needs to stick with the game plan.
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Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers’ best player bodes well for postseason run
After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.
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