Memphis basketball: Best play, MVP, bench celebrations
Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards.
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March 2021
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Memphis’ Kylan Watkins heard the criticism; now he’ll set the tone
The Tigers’ running backs are determined to quiet the critics in 2021.
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Memphis’ new women’s basketball coach lauded as ‘proven winner’ and a ‘star’
The team has met Katrina Merriweather, and one player already has deemed her “the true definition of Black Girl Magic.”
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Calkins: Katrina Merriweather will make women’s basketball at Memphis matter once again
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Calkins: Now comes the hard part for Penny Hardaway — persuading his players to stick around
The Memphis Tigers could be a dangerous team next season if their most important players return. But will they? In the age of the transfer portal, all bets are off.
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Katrina Merriweather hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
Merriweather had a winning record in each of her five seasons at Wright State and will be tasked with turning around a Memphis program that won just four games in 2020-21.
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Tigers triumphant after demolishing Mississippi State in NIT championship
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring.
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NIT championship box score: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
Alex Lomax relishes NIT championship with eye on next season
Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
‘We did it man’ — Players rejoice and see what’s possible
The best of the Tigers on Twitter: Shoutouts, dancing and the trophy
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The best of the Tigers on Twitter: Shoutouts, dancing and the trophy
Ja Morant and Ryan Silverfield tweeted congratulations. And there is a sweet moment with Precious Achiuwa.
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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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Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
Memphis won the NIT title Sunday, overwhelming Mississippi State. If it wasn’t the tournament the Tigers had hoped for, it was the triumphant ending they deserved.
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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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Alex Lomax relishes NIT championship with eye on next season
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Calkins: ‘Fire and heart’ lift Memphis Tigers into NIT championship game
The Tigers, like so many other teams, could have opted out of the NIT. It is to their immense credit that they instead opted all the way in.
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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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A fractured relationship with the head coach leads Tiger receiver to transfer portal
Washington’s mother says the Tigers coach was putting the receiver “in a box.”
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Calkins: D.J. Jeffries makes a ‘winning play’ — and then says something you really should hear
D.J. Jeffries seemed likely to be headed elsewhere after this season ended. Could the team’s run to the NIT final four help keep him around?
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NIT quarterfinals: Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State
For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the details
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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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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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Spring practice tidbits: Having same coordinator for second year buoys Tigers’ defense
Star safety Quindell Johnson believes Memphis could have the AAC’s best defense this season.
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Memphis wide receiver Tahj Washington enters transfer portal
The playmaker was named to the freshman All-American team last season and was Tigers’ second-leading receiver.
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Calkins: Memphis shows it can win the NIT – so what would that mean?
When the Memphis Tigers hired Penny Hardaway three years ago, a trip to the NIT was not the goal. But could it be the kick-start the program needs?
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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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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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Memphis spring scrimmage notes: Defense off to fast start
Defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre’s scheme is no longer so foreign; coach Ryan Silverfield is testing his QBs.
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