Job’s not done, but everything’s back on the table for Memphis
After a historic win at Houston, all of the Tigers basketball team’s lofty preseason goals suddenly seem attainable.
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February 2022
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Scouting report: Tigers treating matchup with Houston as ‘game of the year’
The Tigers are taking Saturday’s game against one of the best teams in the country personally.
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Calkins: Better ingredients, better Tigers. Why Memphis can still get this done.
Why should Memphis fans believe the Tigers can win two of their next three games against Houston, Cincinnati and SMU? Well, they have Jalen Duren for starters. Ask Tulane how hard it is to stop that guy.
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Duren, Williams make their presence felt in Tigers’ win over Tulane
After missing the first matchup, DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren had double-doubles to lead Memphis in payback game.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tigers’ Thursday game rescheduled due to winter weather
A winter storm has forced the Tigers and host Bearcats to reschedule.
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January 2022
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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.
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Why Lester Quinones might be the key to Tigers getting on February run
Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.
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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
Memphis put on a defensive clinic that was part of a more detailed game plan.
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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.
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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.
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Has Tyler Harris become the most indispensable Tiger?
In a tumultuous season, the team’s confidence in the former Cordova star has skyrocketed.
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Harris, Minott lead dramatic comeback win vs. Tulsa
The Tigers triumph at Tulsa for the first time since 2012, and get some key defense at the end to seal it.
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Scouting report: Tigers looking to break multiple losing streaks against Tulsa
The Tigers have not won at Tulsa since 2013, and the Golden Hurricane are desperate for their first AAC victory of the season.
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Penny apologizes to city, fans, players for rant after loss to SMU
The Tigers coach, in an Instagram post, said: “I let the emotions get the best of me last night and that’s not the way to handle situations.”
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Calkins: Can Hardaway get it done at Memphis? My ‘stupid bleeping’ question still stands
I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot.
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Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start
Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issues
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Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start
Tigers can’t overcome brutal first half against SMU and poor 3-point shooting.
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Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issues
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Tigers’ problems run much deeper than injury issues
Penny Hardaway blames youth and injuries for the current mess. However, the AAC has another team that is dealing with injuries — but is winning.
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Hardaway goes off in explosive rant after loss to SMU
The Memphis Tigers coach blasted the local media after another dispiriting result.
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Box score: SMU 70, Memphis 62
Jan. 20, 2022: The SMU Mustangs defeat the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum.
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AAC not likely to receive payouts from canceled bowl games
AAC commissioner says a team backing out in this instance is not the fault of the bowl.
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Lomax returns for Tigers; Nolley, Williams out vs. SMU
Alex Lomax will come off the bench, but Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams remain sidelined.
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