New year, same Tigers: Memphis’ struggles persist
Says coach Penny Hardaway: “We’re just not ready to win those type of games yet because you’ve got to be tough.”
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Says coach Penny Hardaway: “We’re just not ready to win those type of games yet because you’ve got to be tough.”
Jan. 17, 2021: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57. There were 100 people in attendance at Reynolds Center in Tulsa.
Memphis has been faced with three consecutive game postponements this month.
Maya Stovall is not eligible to play for the Tigers this season.
The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.
The Tigers haven’t played since Dec. 29.
Ahead of the team’s first game of the year, rampant turnovers pose the question: Can the Tigers get out of their own way?
Do the Tigers still have a path to the Big Dance? Let’s take a look.
Lots of questions today, including: “If you had a game today who would you have as your starting 5 and why?” One reader even is asking about next season.
The Tigers will be playing the Knights twice in three days at FedExForum.
The Tigers are hoping to get a game during that span, but in the meantime, it’s a chance to work on their new offense.
It’s the second game postponement in four days for the Tigers, who will wait until Jan. 14 for their next game against SMU.
Tigers forward Lance Thomas and UCF guard Darius Perry have been opponents as well as roommates, but always friends.
Knox is the second to commit to Penny Hardaway’s 2022 class.
Here’s one thing to commit to: Working on those free throws.
A positive COVID-19 test and contact tracing in Temple’s program resulted in the postponement.
On Dec. 21, Rand played a season-high eight minutes in Memphis’ loss to Tulsa. But he didn’t play at all in Tuesday’s win over USF and then submitted his name to the NCAA transfer portal.
The Tigers finally wore down USF with athleticism and quickness. Related Story: Calkins: With disaster looming, Alex Lomax saved the day Related Story: Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start
There are signs the new scheme could breed confidence and consistency with time.
Tonight, Coach Penny Hardaway will publicly roll out his new “lion set” offense, and the Tigers will attempt to stop the Bulls from winning a third straight game in FedExForum.
The numbers do not lie. But there are eight days until the next game to get back on track.
An extended break gave the Tigers a chance to install the scheme and reinforce a positive mental approach.
Coach Penny Hardaway said, “I’m going to make the adjustments on the rotations, man, and just keep a big on the floor at all times, keep a true big on the floor at all times.” The problem is: Who?
With the Tigers struggling right now and no more games until Dec. 29, Memphis fans can at least look forward to watching former Tigers James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa make their NBA debuts this week.
Neither team played well, but the Tigers were plagued by unforced errors and poor shooting again. Related story: Box score