Four Tigers earn All-AAC honors, but Houston is preseason favorite
Memphis had the most preseason all-conference player selections, but Houston is still viewed as the favorite to win the AAC.
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Memphis had the most preseason all-conference player selections, but Houston is still viewed as the favorite to win the AAC.
Just 12 days away from the first exhibition game of the season, here are a dozen questions for the Tigers to ponder.
A desire for a college degree and his love for the city of Memphis motivated the forward to return for another year.
The 2022 NBA draft could be a big day for Penny Hardaway’s group.
There is talk that the Tigers are the front-runners, but that visit to Oregon looms.
If Penny Hardaway gets Memphis to the NCAA Tournament next season, he won’t do it with a glittering collection of one-and-dones. He’ll do it with players like Williams, who don’t need all of the smoke.
The Tigers’ two leading scorers are running it back for another season.
Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards.
The Tigers dominated on the boards and maintained their composure in the final seconds.
Sunday’s win at Cincinnati showed that the Tigers are at their most dangerous when Malcolm Dandridge, Moussa Cisse and DeAndre Williams are in sync.
A variety of factors contributed to the streak: smothering defense, a motion-heavy offense and a penchant for rallies.
Lapsing into “one-on-one instead of just being team,” the Tigers squandered a chance to extend their winning streak. Related story: Memphis can’t repeat comeback in loss to SMU
After a tumultuous path of missteps and hurdles, the forward finally bursts forth and brings his joy to the Tigers.
Tonight, Coach Penny Hardaway will publicly roll out his new “lion set” offense, and the Tigers will attempt to stop the Bulls from winning a third straight game in FedExForum.
An extended break gave the Tigers a chance to install the scheme and reinforce a positive mental approach.
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?
Neither team played well, but the Tigers were plagued by unforced errors and poor shooting again. Related story: Box score
DeAndre Williams will be in the starting lineup for the Tigers, who want to deliver Tulsa some payback.
The Evansville transfer became eligible to play just hours before Memphis and Tulane tipped off Wednesday. For a beleaguered Tigers team, it may have been just in time.
Memphis still has issues in its game, but Williams’ appearance on the court is a welcome development.
Transfer DeAndre Williams, declared eligible just hours before the game, made an immediate impression. Related story: As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader Related story: Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74
The 6-foot-9 transfer from Evansville was ruled immediately eligible Wednesday after the NCAA passed new legislation.
“We’re playing defense well enough to beat teams. We’re just not playing offense well enough to beat teams,” Hardaway said.
Until the NCAA issues a final ruling, Williams can practice with the Tigers but remains sidelined during games.
Here’s what to expect for the Tigers' season opener Wednesday at the Crossover Classic.