Moussa Cisse declares for NBA draft, maintains NCAA eligibility
Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
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Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Monday night’s NCAA title game between Baylor and Gonzaga was a testament to the importance of transfers.
The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs.
Nesbitt, who was part of coach Penny Hardaway’s 2021 signing class, enrolled a semester early and joined the Tigers in January. He played a total of 12 minutes in three games.
Mere days after the Tigers won the NIT, Ellis, Baugh and Jeffries have decided to leave.
Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards.
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It wasn’t always sunny skies for the Tigers, but they capped the season with a dominant NIT title run.
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The leader lost time to an ankle injury, but Penny Hardaway made sure Lomax got to bask in the glory.
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Tigers’ offense breaks out, led by Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams. Related story:Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
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Memphis survives streaky play with defense and depth. Calkins: D.J. Jeffries makes a ‘winning play’ -- and then says something you really should hear For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the detailsRelated stories:
March 25, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Boise State 59-56 in the National Invitational Tournament in Denton, Texas. Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State Calkins: D.J. Jeffries makes a ‘winning play’ — and then says something you really should hear For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the detailsRelated stories:
Madlock has worked alongside Hardaway, his former college teammate at Memphis, ever since Hardaway was hired in 2018.
Moussa Cisse and D.J. Jeffries reflect on their personal development ahead of Thursday’s NIT matchup versus the Broncos.
“Man, their defensive numbers are off the charts,” Boise State’s coach said of the Tigers Monday.
In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder.
The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double. Related stories:
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March 20, 2021, NIT first round: Memphis 71, Dayton 60 Related story:
Everything you need to know ahead of the Tigers’ first-round NIT game against Dayton on Saturday.