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.
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A variety of factors contributed to the streak: smothering defense, a motion-heavy offense and a penchant for rallies.
The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.
Here’s one thing to commit to: Working on those free throws.
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
There are signs the new scheme could breed confidence and consistency with time.
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?
It’s still a small sample size, but three players are commonalities in the lineups with a positive plus-minus.
The game provided Penny Hardaway more insight as to who is best suited to what role, and when.
Coach Penny Hardaway used 55 lineups through the first three games. Which worked and which didn’t?
Boogie Ellis and D.J. Jeffries are two of the five sophomores the Tigers need to make big leaps in 2020-21.
The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage.
The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring.
Boogie Ellis is 'a man possessed,' and other weight room observations from strength coach Darby Rich.
These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.
Memphis will have the late-night slot at the AAC Tournament this week.
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.
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.
Tigers starters Lester Quinones and Lance Thomas are in line for more shots following the loss of DJ Jeffries.
Some might call it arrogant, but the Tigers have no plans to turn their swagger off when it comes to celebrating 3-pointers.
The return of the 6-foot-5 guard gives Memphis more size in an already strong defensive backcourt.
Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games.
Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other.
Memphis basketball must consider the eventual return of James Wiseman when preparing for upcoming December games.
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.
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.