Calkins: The Kendric and A-Lo Show?
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.
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August 2022
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Emmanuel Akot is gone. What’s next for the Memphis Tigers?
Emmanuel Akot, the Boise State transfer who signed in June, has enrolled at Western Kentucky, according to CBSSports’ Jon Rothstein.
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July 2022
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Good news, bad news: Daunting schedule says Memphis Tigers basketball is back
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.
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What opposing coaches think of Hardaway and the Tigers
In his fifth year at the University of Memphis, Penny Hardaway has assembled his most experienced roster ever. He’s added AAC Player of the Year Kendric Davis. He’s added talented wing players Emmanuel Akot and Keonte Kennedy. -
Analysis: What Hardaway’s offseason acquisitions say about his growth
Even though Hardaway accomplished his primary goal last season, he understood that the path Memphis took would be unsustainable going forward.
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June 2022
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Here’s what might be next for Memphis Tigers basketball
Penny Hardaway’s new-look roster has a number of lineup options, but still could use a couple of pieces.
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Calkins: Quinones’ shorts were teeny. His impact was not.
Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.
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Source: Tigers’ Lester Quinones to remain in NBA draft
The guard wowed NBA teams during his private workouts and has become a potential second-round pick.
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DeAndre Williams withdraws from NBA draft, returns to Memphis
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May 2022
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Tigers signee Kendric Davis withdraws name from NBA draft
Former SMU player Kendric Davis reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Memphis Tigers after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft.
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Tigers notebook: Taking a look at the roster after transfer portal deadline
If a couple of key players return and the Tigers snag a couple of their targets, next season could feature a sharp lineup.
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April 2022
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Tigers forward Jalen Duren declares for NBA draft
One of the youngest players in the draft, University of Memphis freshman Duren is a projected top-10 pick.
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March 2022
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Calkins: It’s Memphis vs. Gonzaga. Just like Penny Hardaway dreamed.
Nearly four years to the day since he accepted the Memphis job, Penny Hardaway will lead the Memphis Tigers as they take on No. 1 Gonzaga. It’s been a long journey to get to this moment. But the Tigers are back where they belong.
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Memphis’ physicality too much for SMU in gritty AAC semifinal win
Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston.
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When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable
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Calkins: Nervous? Nah. Memphis didn’t come to Texas to lose.
Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose.
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Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.
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Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Memphis treating Houston game like it’s postseason
Winners of nine of their past 10 games, the Tigers are in a solid position for the NCAA Tournament. Beating Houston would make it even tougher for the committee to ignore them.
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Memphis does just enough to get by South Florida
Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.
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Box score: Memphis 73, South Florida 64
March 3, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa.
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February 2022
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Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers’ best player bodes well for postseason run
After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.
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Calkins: Hardaway seizes the moment in critical win
With time running out in the first half, the Memphis Tigers were in dire straits. Which is when Penny Hardaway did something he rarely does. It was a brilliant stroke.
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Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple
Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason run
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Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple
Duren scored 22 points, and Landers Nolley II and Tyler Harris came alive in the second half to lead the Tigers.
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Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason run
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Box score: Memphis 78, Temple 64
Feb. 24, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Temple Owls at FedExForum.
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Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple
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Scouting report: Tigers’ last revenge game has major implications
There’s much at stake for both teams, in the AAC race as well as the NCAA Tournament picture, when the University of Memphis faces Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
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Calkins: Memphis gets ‘humongous’ win the program deserved
The Memphis Tigers ended Houston’s 37-game home winning streak. It was a win they desperately needed. And that everyone connected with the program — coaches, players and fans — richly deserved.
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