What we learned about the Tigers after shocking Alabama
The most encouraging sign from Tuesday’s win was Penny Hardaway’s growth on the sideline.
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December 2021
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Tigers deliver emphatic upset over No. 6 Alabama
It marked the end of the four-game losing streak, and was the Tigers’ first win against a top-10 team since March 2014 against Louisville.
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Calkins: Memphis saves its season with an arena-shaking win
When Tyler Harris hit a 3-pointer to put the Memphis Tigers up by 19 on No. 6 Alabama, FedExForum erupted in air-shaking joy. It was a win that saved a season. And felt just like old times.
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How a players-only meeting might’ve just saved the Tigers’ season
Thanks to DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax, the Tigers might be finally coming together as a team.
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Box score: Memphis 92, Alabama 78
Dec. 14, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat No. 6 Alabama at FedExForum.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Who must be the X-factor for Memphis to beat Alabama?
Memphis needs one of its veterans to step up in a big way against Alabama.
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Why Penny Hardaway believes this will be ‘a beautiful week’ for Tigers basketball
Two wins against ranked teams would change the tone right away, but questions about his rotations remain.
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Does Penny Hardaway have what it takes to turn the Tigers’ season around?
The fourth-year Memphis coach believes the team is feeling “the pressure of the world.”
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Calkins: Hardaway is right — the problem is ‘bad coaching’
Penny Hardaway said Memphis lost to Murray State because of “bad coaching.” But there is no evidence he intends to fix it.
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Tigers squander halftime lead in upset to Murray State
The Racers hit eight of their first nine 3-point attempts in the second half to turn the tide in the Tigers’ fourth straight loss.
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Scouting report: Game against Murray State could be a track meet
The matchup against Murray State could be more challenging than anticipated.
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Hardaway on Tigers: It’s time to ‘fix ourselves’
In effort to stem the tide of discontent, the coach held one-one-one meetings with his players.
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NBA scout gives take on Bates, Duren, Timberlake after Tigers’ early struggles
For the three prospects, how damaging has the start to Memphis’ season been in the eyes of draft evaluators?
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Here’s why Penny Hardaway is so protective of Emoni Bates
Hardaway says the Tigers freshman is fighting a battle most people can’t understand. Can the coach help him navigate through the adversity?
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis WBB standouts launch podcast
A pair of Memphis women’s basketball players are stepping into the media landscape.
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On debut radio show, Hardaway takes ‘ownership’ of locker room issues
Penny Hardaway also softens his criticism of his players’ efforts after losses to Georgia and Ole Miss.
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Turning the page: Penny Hardaway says worst is over, but next three games are tough
The coach is optimistic the Tigers can turn it around despite their three-game losing streak and the daunting upcoming three-game stretch.
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Memphis drops out of latest AP Poll
The Tigers’ upset losses have sent them tumbling after rising as high as No. 9 this season.
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Josh Minott might be the key to solving Tigers’ locker room issues
If the University of Memphis basketball team is hoping not to self-destruct, more players need a mindset similar to that of freshman Josh Minott.
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Box score: Ole Miss 67, Memphis 63
Dec. 4, 2021: University of Mississippi defeats University of Memphis in Oxford, Mississippi.
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Tigers lose third straight in sloppy game against Ole Miss
The Tigers went with another lineup change, but poor free-throw shooting and more turnovers sank their efforts.
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Scouting report: Ole Miss game has massive implications
Memphis will have its hands full in what should be a packed house for the Rebels.
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What we learned about the Tigers in Game 7
Memphis can roll out a functional offense, but has yet to come together as a team.
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Georgia upsets Memphis with late 3-pointer
A better showing on offense wasn’t enough to stop the Tigers from dropping their second straight.
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Box score: Georgia 82, Memphis 79
Dec. 1, 2021: The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Memphis Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia.
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