Jerry C. Johnson’s legacy: Many games won, but many more men were made
Former players tell stories of the renowned LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach and his ways of teaching.
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February 2021
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January 2021
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Box score: Memphis 76, SMU 72
Jan. 26, 2021: Memphis 76, SMU 72
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When 1 second makes for a big, satisfying Tigers result
From Penny Hardaway’s choice to go small at the end, to Alex Lomax’s hustle, every decision had a critical effect.
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Former LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach Jerry C. Johnson dies
Johnson, who was 102, was the first Black coach to win a Division III national basketball title.
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Box score: Memphis 80, East Carolina 53
Jan. 24, 2021: University of Memphis Tigers 80, East Carolina University Pirates 53
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Inside the U of M sports science lab: ‘Prehab’ instead of rehab
Scientists at the Human Performance Center help Memphis basketball players be their best. Daily Memphian reporter Danielle Lerner got put through the wringer.
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Calkins: Electric performance by Memphis was ‘a long time coming’
After months of frustration, the Tigers’ performance against Wichita State was reason to exhale.
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Sometimes down, but never out: How DeAndre Williams landed at Memphis
After a tumultuous path of missteps and hurdles, the forward finally bursts forth and brings his joy to the Tigers.
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Tigers fans allowed back in FedExForum on Thursday
Grizzlies have not announced if they will do the same.
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Box score: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57
Jan. 17, 2021: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57. There were 100 people in attendance at Reynolds Center in Tulsa.
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Memphis-SMU game rescheduled
Memphis has been faced with three consecutive game postponements this month.
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Memphis women’s basketball adds DePaul transfer guard
Maya Stovall is not eligible to play for the Tigers this season.
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Tigers basketball: Memphis anxious to play after third postponement
The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.
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Thursday’s Memphis-SMU game postponed due to COVID-19
The Tigers haven’t played since Dec. 29.
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Memphis-UCF game rescheduled for Feb. 1
The Tigers will be playing the Knights twice in three days at FedExForum.
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Memphis-UCF game reunites two players with a longtime bond
Tigers forward Lance Thomas and UCF guard Darius Perry have been opponents as well as roommates, but always friends.
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December 2020
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Saturday’s Memphis basketball game at Temple postponed
A positive COVID-19 test and contact tracing in Temple’s program resulted in the postponement.
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Calkins: With disaster looming, Alex Lomax saved the day
It wasn’t Penny Hardaway’s new “lion set” offense that carried Memphis to a win over South Florida. It was Alex Lomax’s Tiger pride.
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Memphis survives USF, 58-57, in another show of disarray
The Tigers finally wore down USF with athleticism and quickness.
Related Story: Calkins: With disaster looming, Alex Lomax saved the day
Related Story: Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start
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Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start
There are signs the new scheme could breed confidence and consistency with time.
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Memphis has yet to get the best out of the center position
Coach Penny Hardaway said, “I’m going to make the adjustments on the rotations, man, and just keep a big on the floor at all times, keep a true big on the floor at all times.” The problem is: Who?
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Calkins: Congrats on the new deal, Penny! But gosh, your team stinks.
On the day Memphis announced a five-year contract extension for Penny Hardaway, the Tigers looked utterly inept in losing to Tulsa.
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Box score: Tulsa 56, Memphis 49
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Tigers basketball: Three things to watch for in Memphis-Tulsa
DeAndre Williams will be in the starting lineup for the Tigers, who want to deliver Tulsa some payback.
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Tigers, Grizzlies to play without fans in FedExForum until further notice
The Grizzlies and Tigers will play home basketball games without fans until further notice. This decision comes under the direction of public health officials.
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