Scouting report: Short-handed or not, Memphis can’t afford loss to ECU
If Memphis wants to deliver ECU its first home loss, the Tigers must shore up their 3-point defense.
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If Memphis wants to deliver ECU its first home loss, the Tigers must shore up their 3-point defense.
The Memphis Tigers lost to UCF on Wednesday. That’s bad. But for all of the team’s struggles, it still can make the NCAA Tournament. Is that too much to ask?
The lack of bodies has hampered the ability to press, but there also has been a lack of attention to detail on defense.
Jan. 12, 2022: The University of Central Florida Knights defeat the Memphis Tigers in Orlando, Florida.Related story:
Memphis sunk by turnovers, poor free throws in loss to UCF
Josh Minott’s recent play has opened the eyes of scouts, and DeAndre Williams could be close to a return.
The Knights are reeling after two straight AAC losses, which makes them a dangerous opponent for Memphis.
After a rough December, pundits are high on the Tigers’ chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament.
An additional opponent ideally would fit in a gap in mid-February.
The University of Memphis basketball team is undefeated so far in January. As Josh Minott put it: “The word of the day is unity.”
The University of Memphis will have some key pieces against Cincinnati, but will be without DeAndre Williams.
The Tigers, potentially without key pieces, must try to contain the guard-oriented Bearcats.
Duren is out with a hip pointer.
The Tigers have found their point guard, but their depth is about to be tested.
Dandridge is starting to find himself, and Memphis is sharing the ball better.
Penny Hardaway sure didn’t seem happy after the Tigers staved off Tulsa on Tuesday. Why was the Memphis coach so ticked?
The Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak against the Golden Hurricane.Related story:
Jan. 4, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at FedExForum.Related story:
One of the most encouraging signs from Saturday’s blowout of the Shockers was the efficiency from mid-range that Duren showed.
Penny Hardaway said he’d be open to facing former Memphis coach John Calipari and Kentucky as a makeup game.
No team other than Houston has given Memphis more trouble than the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the AAC.
The Shockers had no answers to the return of DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren for Memphis. With Josh Minott’s breakout game, has Memphis found a go-to lineup?Related stories:
The Tigers smashed Wichita State Saturday. It was the best way possible to begin what could be one of the most important years in Memphis basketball history.
The Tigers’ best lineup against the Shockers featured Earl Timberlake, Minott, Jalen Duren, DeAndre Williams and Landers Nolley II.
Jan. 1, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Wichita State Shockers at Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.Related story:
Memphis will still be short-handed, but is getting some reinforcements.