How does a lineup with both Kendric Davis, Alex Lomax play? Numbers say not good
Memphis Tigers Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax have yet to play a game alongside each other, leaving many wondering how the point guards will jell — on and off the court.
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Memphis Tigers Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax have yet to play a game alongside each other, leaving many wondering how the point guards will jell — on and off the court.
The former Memphis Tiger scored a game-high 35 points and knocked down nine 3-pointers against Phoenix earlier this week.
The Memphis Tigers received confirmation Kendric Davis would be eligible to play this season but still await the decision for two more players.
Entering his fifth season as Memphis’ head coach, Penny Hardaway wasn’t afraid to shake things up again.
The team’s first open practice offered hints of a possible starting lineup, but the Oct. 23 exhibition against Christian Brothers will provide a true look at what type of team the Tigers will put on the court this season.
Something was different when the Memphis Tigers gathered for their annual open practice Friday night. What was it? “There’s no cloud,” said Penny Hardaway. With IARP ruling behind them, Tigers are ‘locked in’ ahead of seasonRelated story:
Despite the lack of national fanfare surrounding the Memphis Tigers heading into Hardaway’s fifth year as head coach, the future for his program is as bright as it’s been since he took over in 2018.
Head coach Penny Hardaway’s team lost seven of the top 10 players from last season’s rotation and added six new transfers and one international prospect from Spain this offseason. So, there will be plenty of faces that fans will be unfamiliar with this year.Related story:
The “Memphis Basketball Block Party” on Oct. 15 will celebrate the start of its men’s and women’s basketball seasons. This event will replace Memphis Madness.
This month, various University of Memphis basketball coaches have visited at least 10 prospects — four in the Class of 2023 and six in the Class of 2024.
A nearly three-year-long saga, in which the University of Memphis faced possible sanctions from the NCAA and the IARP, is over. IARP ruling a big win for Memphis basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Meet new Memphis basketball beat writer Parth UpadhyayaRelated stories:
“I’m ecstatic to now embark on this journey with you, Tigers fans. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I’m ready to chronicle every bit of it.”
Nearly three years after James Wiseman played three games for the University of Memphis — and despite the NCAA dissolving the IARP going forward — the university will learn its penalty.
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Memphis will begin conference play at home on Dec. 29 against South Florida. The Tigers end the season with a home game against Houston.
Hardaway praised his new coaching staff and said the team’s veteran leadership gives him hope they will be back in the NCAA Tournament this season.
Penny Hardaway lost two of his commitments from the transfer portal this month, but has since snagged UIC guard Damaria Franklin.
Coach Penny Hardaway added UIC transfer guard Damaria Franklin Monday. So with all the coming and going over, it feels like a good time to project next season’s rotation.Related story:
Alex Lomax made it official Thursday. He’s coming back for a fifth year at Memphis. So get ready to see him play significant minutes alongside Kendric Davis in the backcourt. “We can’t wait,” Davis said.
Emmanuel Akot, the Boise State transfer who signed in June, has enrolled at Western Kentucky, according to CBSSports’ Jon Rothstein.
It’s a formidable schedule. It’s also one that, in all likelihood, Memphis wouldn’t have been able to assemble if not for its return to relevance in the last few years under coach Penny Hardaway.Related story:
The University of Memphis’ 2022-2023 men’s basketball schedule includes seven games against teams that played in either the NCAA Tournament or National Invitational Tournament.
The opening games of the ESPN Events Invitational are set.
In an ideal season, these are the performances that will lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament.