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If passion and effort were all that mattered, the Memphis Tigers would be headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in seven years. But foul shots matter, too.
What is in front of the Tigers is an agonizing wait to see what the NCAA selection committee has in store.
The Tigers came charging back in the second half, but their bad habit of turning the ball over stalled them.
In Hardaway’s words, it’s time to play smarter, loosen up and “enjoy this moment.”
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D.J. Jeffries, DeAndre Williams and Lester Quinones took the reins in the second half.
AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselves
The Tigers are confident they can earn an automatic spot in the NCAAs by winning the AAC tournament. This year, they’re not fooling themselves.
The difference between the start of the season and now: Comfort with the defense, and locked in as a family.
Point guard Alex Lomax is back at practice but that doesn’t mean he’ll return for the Tigers’ first AAC tournament game Friday.
The Tigers, the No. 3 seed after losing to Houston on Saturday, will play March 12.
Attendance for both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be limited to about 25% capacity, or 3,500 fans.
It was not the season Memphis basketball expected. It was an ending nobody will ever forget.
The AAC Tournament is closing its doors due to the Coronavirus threat.
Tyler Harris isn't shooting as much as he did in high school, but the Tigers sophomore is still the same 'First 48.'
Memphis shows its toughness and swagger in routing UCF. But will that be enough to beat Houston? Saturday's game will be the ultimate test.
Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points in their first-round win over Tulane. But seniors Mike Parks and Kyvon Davenport had strong games, as the seniors need to chip in if Memphis is to make it to the AAC tournament finals on Sunday.
While Memphis didn't earn a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, the Tigers know to make the NCAA they probably have to win four straight, including Sunday's championship game.
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