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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March 2021
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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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Memphis demolishes Mississippi State in NIT championship
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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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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The latest on the Memphis women’s basketball coaching search
The Tigers’ search for Melissa McFerrin’s replacement could wrap up soon, and potential candidates range from high-major assistants to mid-major head coaches.
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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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Why opting out was the hardest decision Damonte Coxie ever made
Coxie and other former Memphis stars are looking forward to showcasing their skills at the Tigers’ pro day Friday.
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Former Tigers RB Kenneth Gainwell receives Shaun Alexander award
Gainwell honored for phenomenal 2019 season.
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Early takeaways from spring practice: Versatility of the Tigers standing out
Ryan Silverfield enjoying the bevy of talent, plus the return of La’Andre Thomas.
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