One Shining Moment? Here are five from Memphis’ 2022-23 season
Memphis’ 2022-23 season offered plenty of shining moments.
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Memphis’ 2022-23 season offered plenty of shining moments.
Here are some answers following the Tigers early exit following a crushing loss to FAU. Memphis suffers heartbreaking loss to Florida Atlantic in NCAA TournamentRelated story:
The AAC announced its all-conference team selections and award winners for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday.
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin bandy about the most intriguing questions surrounding the Memphis Tigers’ 2022-23 season.
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin bandy about the most intriguing questions surrounding the Memphis Tigers as of late.
Penny Hardaway and the Tigers don’t believe in scheduling cupcake non-conference opponents.
Keonté Kennedy’s reception in Nashville, where he almost joined Vandy before choosing the Tigers, is just intriguing storyline. Memphis basketball season forecast: Tigers with something to proveRelated story:
Penny Hardaway decided his team would try to prove itself on the court this year “instead of just talking” about it. That quest begins Monday, Nov. 7, with a season-opening showdown against Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and Vanderbilt Jerry Stackhouse both were college All-Americans and NBA stars who now lead major college basketball programs.
The Memphis coach won’t disclose the starting lineup for the season opener at Vanderbilt, but does offer updates on availability of Kendric Davis, Damaria Franklin.
“I hope it’s resolved (before the season starts),” Hardaway said of Franklin’s eligibility status. “The language on a lot of these so-called run-off waivers is just not what it really is. If you really care about a kid and it didn’t work out at your spot, that’s still a kid.”
In this year’s preseason KenPom ratings, Memphis came in at No. 34 nationally and No. 2 in the AAC.
Memphis Tigers Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax have yet to play a game alongside each other, leaving many wondering how the point guards will jell — on and off the court.
The Memphis Tigers received confirmation Kendric Davis would be eligible to play this season but still await the decision for two more players.
Entering his fifth season as Memphis’ head coach, Penny Hardaway wasn’t afraid to shake things up again.
The team’s first open practice offered hints of a possible starting lineup, but the Oct. 23 exhibition against Christian Brothers will provide a true look at what type of team the Tigers will put on the court this season.
Head coach Penny Hardaway’s team lost seven of the top 10 players from last season’s rotation and added six new transfers and one international prospect from Spain this offseason. So, there will be plenty of faces that fans will be unfamiliar with this year.Related story:
The “Memphis Basketball Block Party” on Oct. 15 will celebrate the start of its men’s and women’s basketball seasons. This event will replace Memphis Madness.
“I’m ecstatic to now embark on this journey with you, Tigers fans. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I’m ready to chronicle every bit of it.”
Memphis will begin conference play at home on Dec. 29 against South Florida. The Tigers end the season with a home game against Houston.
In an ideal season, these are the performances that will lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament.
Finding the right combinations should be much easier for Penny Hardaway this season.
Hardaway continues to put together a challenging nonconference slate for the Tigers.
The Memphis Tigers’ coach now can avoid certain lineup dilemmas and focus on an experienced roster.Related story:
We can finally put the rumors of a Memphis-Emoni Bates reunion to bed.
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