There are 68 article(s) tagged Jalen Duren:

• January 2024

  • Former Tiger Jalen Duren makes 2024 NBA Rising Stars competition

    Duren, an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, is averaging 14.1 points and a team-high 11.9 rebounds through 31 games for the Detroit Pistons in his second year in the NBA.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 30, 2024

• July 2023

  • Former Memphis Tigers shine in NBA summer league

    Of the 10 former Memphis players who suited up for NBA summer league, a handful stood out.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 18, 2023

  • A handful of former Memphis Tigers will suit up for NBA summer league play

    Nine former Tigers are expected to play in the NBA’s 2023 Summer League.

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    ‘Just brothers’: Kendric Davis, Lester Quiñones team up with Golden State

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 05, 2023

• May 2023

  • Former Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren makes NBA All-Rookie Second Team

    Duren averaged 9.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 67 games for the Detroit Pistons.

    By Parth Upadhyaya May 12, 2023

• January 2023

  • Former Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren makes NBA Rising Stars Game

    Duren has averaged 8.4 points and 8.5 rebounds through 44 games played for Detroit this season.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 31, 2023

• June 2022

  • How three Tigers could fit in with their new NBA teams

    Jalen Duren, Josh Minott and Lester Quinones landed in favorable positions, with talent around them.

    By Steven Johnson June 24, 2022

  • Memphis center Jalen Duren taken at No. 13, moved to Pistons in three-team trade

    Reports have the Tigers big man, the second lottery pick to have played during Penny Hardaway’s tenure, being traded to the Knicks, who then sent him to the Pistons.

    By Steven Johnson June 23, 2022

• May 2022

  • As draft deadline looms, Lester Quinones has a decision to make

    Predictions had the guard returning to Memphis, but with the entry withdrawal date coming up, things might be changing. 

    By John Martin May 29, 2022

  • Minott, Duren among prospects with most to gain at NBA combine

    Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.

    By Steven Johnson May 17, 2022

• April 2022

  • Tigers forward Jalen Duren declares for NBA draft

    One of the youngest players in the draft, University of Memphis freshman Duren is a projected top-10 pick.

    By Steven Johnson April 18, 2022

  • Tigers notebook: After a week of movement, what’s next for Memphis’ roster?

    Things could always change, as the deadline to declare for the transfer portal isn’t until May 1, but as of today the Tigers have a better idea of what their core looks like for 2022-23.

    By Steven Johnson April 06, 2022

• March 2022

  • NCAA tourney notebook: AAC loss still weighs on them, but bright lights lifting Tigers’ mood

    Jalen Duren unfazed by Boise State’s big man; what to make of Landers Nolley II? 

    By Steven Johnson March 16, 2022

  • Four reasons why Memphis could go on a tournament run

    Led by Jalen Duren, the Tigers’ talent and style make them a dangerous dark horse, and Boise State may be an ideal matchup to start a March Madness run.

    By Steven Johnson March 14, 2022

  • Calkins: It should be a magnificent Sunday. And these Tigers earned it all.

    “The Memphis Tigers will play for the AAC Tournament title Sunday, and then they’ll get an NCAA Tournament bid. It has all been well and truly earned.”

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2022

  • Scouting report: Duren has to lead the way against SMU

    Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.

    By Steven Johnson March 12, 2022

  • Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament

    Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.

    By Steven Johnson March 09, 2022

  • Duren named AAC Freshman of the Year, Williams makes All-AAC

    Jalen Duren is the third straight Tiger to win Freshman of the Year. 

    By Steven Johnson March 09, 2022

• February 2022

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    We’ve got Tigers, a fish, a sultry supper club, and a hard-working utility crew member. Choose your favorite.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 26, 2022

  • Listen to Tigers beat writers discuss Temple win, Cole Mashburn’s retirement

    Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down Memphis’ win over Temple and the retirement of linebacker Cole Mashburn.

    By Steven Johnson February 25, 2022

  • Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers’ best player bodes well for postseason run

    After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.

    By Steven Johnson February 25, 2022

  • Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple

    Duren scored 22 points, and Landers Nolley II and Tyler Harris came alive in the second half to lead the Tigers.

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    Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason run

    Box score: Memphis 78, Temple 64 

    By Steven Johnson February 24, 2022

• January 2022

  • Tigers center Jalen Duren out against East Carolina

    The freshman will miss his second straight game.

    By Steven Johnson January 27, 2022

  • Tigers freshman Jalen Duren set to release NFT

    The projected NBA draft lottery pick is set to release a non-fungible token as part of the inaugural “Candy Sweet Futures” college basketball line.

    By Steven Johnson January 27, 2022

  • Jalen Duren questionable against ECU; three others out

    Doctors are encouraging Duren to do more, but his return is up in the air in the rematch against the Pirates.

    By Steven Johnson January 26, 2022

  • Memphis center Jalen Duren out vs. Tulsa

    Tigers will be down another starter in Sunday’s AAC road game at Tulsa. But it appears Chandler Lawson might attempt to play.

    By Steven Johnson January 23, 2022