There are 54 article(s) tagged Lester Quinones:

• February 2021

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Players contributing most to Memphis’ hot streak

    A variety of factors contributed to the streak: smothering defense, a motion-heavy offense and a penchant for rallies.

    By Danielle Lerner February 16, 2021

• January 2021

  • 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.

    By Danielle Lerner January 13, 2021

  • New Year’s resolutions for Memphis basketball

    Here’s one thing to commit to: Working on those free throws.

    By Danielle Lerner January 01, 2021

• December 2020

  • 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

    By Danielle Lerner December 30, 2020

  • Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start

    There are signs the new scheme could breed confidence and consistency with time. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 30, 2020

  • Hardaway says Memphis gets a ‘B’ — but is that good enough?

    Coach Penny Hardaway says the team is heading in the right direction. Alex Lomax feels better about his role. And that blowout felt good. But is it enough?

    By Danielle Lerner December 09, 2020

  • Tigers basketball: Which players, lineups have best impact?

    It’s still a small sample size, but three players are commonalities in the lineups with a positive plus-minus.

    By Danielle Lerner December 07, 2020

  • Memphis basketball: Energy, as much as lineup changes, helped Tigers beat Arkansas State

    The game provided Penny Hardaway more insight as to who is best suited to what role, and when.

    By Danielle Lerner December 03, 2020

• November 2020

  • Memphis basketball: What we learned about Tigers’ rotations at the Crossover Classic

    Coach Penny Hardaway used 55 lineups through the first three games. Which worked and which didn’t?

    By Danielle Lerner November 30, 2020

• October 2020

  • Under the microscope: How basketball’s sophomores can turn a corner

    Boogie Ellis and D.J. Jeffries are two of the five sophomores the Tigers need to make big leaps in 2020-21.

    By Danielle Lerner October 26, 2020

• September 2020

  • Shoot your shot: Memphis guard Lester Quinones is a hunter on the prowl

    The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • Four stats that could unlock new levels for Memphis basketball

    The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 15, 2020

• August 2020

  • Gains galore: Inside Memphis basketball’s summer workouts

    Boogie Ellis is 'a man possessed,' and other weight room observations from strength coach Darby Rich.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s defense will be its calling card this season (again)

    These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.

    By Danielle Lerner August 19, 2020

• March 2020

  • AAC Tournament: Confident Tigers the No. 6 seed

    Memphis will have the late-night slot at the AAC Tournament this week. 

    By Drew Hill March 08, 2020

• February 2020

  • ‘The pressure is here': Tigers desperate to win out after loss to SMU

    Penny Hardaway said he can't hide the pressure from his young team any longer. The way he sees it, the Tigers need to win out. 

    By Drew Hill February 26, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: ‘I can see the sun shining on us moving forward’

    Freshman guard Lester Quinones wants a chance to play Cincinnati in the conference tournament next month, but the Tigers have a long way to go before that. 

    By Drew Hill February 14, 2020

  • Memphis basketball notebook: How to replace DJ Jeffries

    Tigers starters Lester Quinones and Lance Thomas are in line for more shots following the loss of DJ Jeffries.

    By Drew Hill February 02, 2020

• January 2020

  • Memphis basketball swagger: The art of the 3-point celebration

    Some might call it arrogant, but the Tigers have no plans to turn their swagger off when it comes to celebrating 3-pointers. 

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tigers defense gets stronger with Lester Quinones return

    The return of the 6-foot-5 guard gives Memphis more size in an already strong defensive backcourt. 

    By Drew Hill December 27, 2019

  • DJ Jeffries: When Quinones and Wiseman return, Memphis basketball will be ‘scary’

    Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games. 

    By Drew Hill December 15, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: Tennessee matchup not about him vs Rick Barnes

    Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other. 

    By Drew Hill December 10, 2019

  • Tigers basketball balancing current challenges, future possibilities

    Memphis basketball must consider the eventual return of James Wiseman when preparing for upcoming December games. 

    By Drew Hill December 03, 2019

• November 2019

  • Penny Hardaway’s young Tigers growing up quickly

    Penny Hardaway is proud of the way his team executed the game plan in Brooklyn. The young Tigers’ maturity this early in the season has surprised even their coach.

    By Drew Hill November 29, 2019

  • Quinones has broken hand; to miss 3-6 weeks

    The Tigers will now be without two starters for the next month as Lester Quinones is out 3-6 weeks with a broken right hand.

    By Drew Hill November 26, 2019