Alex Lomax relishes Tigers’ NIT championship with an eye on next season
The leader lost time to an ankle injury, but Penny Hardaway made sure Lomax got to bask in the glory.
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NIT championship box score: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
March 28, 2021, NIT championship: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
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Memphis demolishes Mississippi State in NIT championship
Alex Lomax relishes NIT championship with eye on next season
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NIT semifinals: Memphis blows by Colorado State, 90-67
Tigers’ offense breaks out, led by Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams.
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Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
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Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
March 27, 2021: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
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NIT semifinals: Memphis blows by Colorado State, 90-67
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For the Tigers, the devil (and delight) is in the details
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NIT quarterfinals: Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State
Memphis survives streaky play with defense and depth.
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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 details
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Box score: Memphis 59, Boise State 56
March 25, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Boise State 59-56 in the National Invitational Tournament in Denton, Texas.
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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 details
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Memphis assistant Tony Madlock hired at South Carolina State
Madlock has worked alongside Hardaway, his former college teammate at Memphis, ever since Hardaway was hired in 2018.
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Tigers have continued opportunity for growth against Boise State
Moussa Cisse and D.J. Jeffries reflect on their personal development ahead of Thursday’s NIT matchup versus the Broncos.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis is ‘unique’ challenge for Boise State
“Man, their defensive numbers are off the charts,” Boise State’s coach said of the Tigers Monday.
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How Lester Quinones became Memphis’ not-so-secret weapon
In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder.
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2021 NIT: Memphis punishes Dayton with second-half push
The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double.
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For the Tigers to make an NIT run, depth is key
Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures.
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Box score, NIT first round: Memphis 71, Dayton 60
March 20, 2021, NIT first round: Memphis 71, Dayton 60
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Memphis vs. Dayton: TV info, projected lineups and betting odds
Everything you need to know ahead of the Tigers’ first-round NIT game against Dayton on Saturday.
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Memphis-Dayton game reunites Penny Hardaway and Jalen Crutcher
The Flyers guard who developed his game as a kid with Hardaway as his teacher will face his hometown team.
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Ex-Tiger Precious Achiuwa returns to FedExForum for Heat-Grizzlies game
Says Achiuwa: “I’ve been looking forward to this day for a really, really long time.”
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Selection Sunday: Tigers miss out on NCAA Tournament
Memphis is just the third team in the past 15 years to finish top three in KenPom.com’s adjusted defensive efficiency metric and not make the NCAA Tournament. Instead, Memphis will participate in the NIT as a No. 1 seed
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Penny Hardaway describes tenure as ‘unlucky,’ aims to win NIT for city
A more upbeat Tigers coach says the team is headed in the right direction.
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Memphis is out of the AAC tournament. What now?
What is in front of the Tigers is an agonizing wait to see what the NCAA selection committee has in store.
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AAC semifinals: Memphis devastated by Houston — again
The Tigers came charging back in the second half, but their bad habit of turning the ball over stalled them.
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Box score, AAC semifinal: Houston 76, Memphis 74
March 13, 2021: AAC semifinal: Houston 76, Memphis 74
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AAC quarterfinals: Memphis gets past unexpectedly resilient UCF
D.J. Jeffries, DeAndre Williams and Lester Quinones took the reins in the second half.
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AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselves
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Box score, AAC quarterfinals: Memphis 70, UCF 62
March 12, 2021: The Memphis Tigers beat UCF in the AAC quarterfinals in Fort Worth, Texas.
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AAC quarterfinals: Memphis gets past unexpectedly resilient UCF
AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselves
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Tigers basketball: Cisse, Ellis, Nolley win AAC awards
Moussa Cisse, Boogie Ellis and Landers Nolley II earned conference recognition for their performances with the Tigers.
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