There are 81 article(s) tagged Lester Quinones:

• 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

  • Tigers’ Lester Quinones signs two-way contract with Warriors

    Defending NBA champion Golden State was one of many teams to have worked out Quinones in the pre-draft process.

    By Steven Johnson June 23, 2022

  • Calkins: Quinones’ shorts were teeny. His impact was not.

    Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.

    By Geoff Calkins June 01, 2022

  • Source: Tigers’ Lester Quinones to remain in NBA draft

    The guard wowed NBA teams during his private workouts and has become a potential second-round pick.

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    DeAndre Williams withdraws from NBA draft, returns to Memphis

    By Steven Johnson June 01, 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

  • Tigers notebook: Taking a look at the roster after transfer portal deadline

    If a couple of key players return and the Tigers snag a couple of their targets, next season could feature a sharp lineup.

    By Steven Johnson May 05, 2022

• April 2022

  • Lester Quinones signs with agent, keeps door open on return to Tigers

    Quinones has entered his name in the NBA draft process, but can withdraw and still go back to college.

    By Steven Johnson April 27, 2022

  • Memphis mailbag: Recruiting, chances of Quinones returning?

    How’s the Tigers recruiting going so far? What are the odds that Lester Quinones comes back to Memphis?

    By Steven Johnson April 14, 2022

  • Lester Quinones declares for NBA draft

    After an uneven start to the regular season, Quinones closed the year strong as one of the Tigers’ best players.

    By Steven Johnson April 01, 2022

• March 2022

  • Tigers basketball notebook: Latest chatter on recruiting, transfers

    News of the Notice of Allegations does not appear to affect Penny Hardaway and his staff’s pursuit of top players in the portal.

    By Steven Johnson March 27, 2022

• February 2022

  • Calkins: It’s not over, Memphis fans! But yeeesh.

    ‘Don’t lose heart, Memphis fans. The Tigers may have been blown out by SMU, but they can still make the NCAA Tournament. As long as they never play like that again.’

    By Geoff Calkins February 21, 2022

• January 2022

  • Why Lester Quinones might be the key to Tigers getting on February run

    Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.

    By Steven Johnson January 28, 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

• December 2021

  • How the final call against Tulane sums up what’s gone wrong for Memphis

    Penny Hardaway’s puzzling decision to go away from the hot hands proved costly.

    By Steven Johnson December 29, 2021

• November 2021

  • Calkins: The Lion offense is back! But will it fix the Tigers?

    Penny Hardaway is trying to fix what ails his team by installing the Lion offense. Hey, it seemed to work last year. But was it really the new offense that helped the Tigers get better in 2020-21? The numbers point to something else. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 30, 2021

  • Tigers’ Lester Quinones makes foray into fashion world with Effortles label

    The Memphis Tigers guard is introducing his own line thanks to a name, image and likeness partnership with In-House. 

    By Steven Johnson November 30, 2021

  • Bates leads the charge as Memphis rolls over North Carolina Central

    Penny Hardaway still experimenting with lineups, taking advantage of a relatively easy, although disjointed, game. 

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    Box score: Memphis 90, North Carolina Central 51

    By Steven Johnson November 14, 2021

  • Calkins: A mesmerizing start for Memphis

    The ball went up. A new season started. And within five minutes, the Memphis Tigers had unleashed the kind of overwhelming talent that could make this a very special year.

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    Memphis Tigers make (T-shirt) history!

    By Geoff Calkins November 10, 2021

• October 2021

  • Short-handed Tigers romp past LeMoyne-Owen in exhibition game

    Memphis cruised to a 48-point win behind Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.

    By Steven Johnson October 24, 2021

  • 12 questions for the 12 most important Tigers basketball players

    Just 12 days away from the first exhibition game of the season, here are a dozen questions for the Tigers to ponder.

    By Steven Johnson, John Martin October 12, 2021

• September 2021

  • What I’m hearing: A trimmer Quinones, and Duren impresses

    Plus, updates on how the Lawson brothers and Jalen Duren are looking. 

    By John Martin September 12, 2021

  • Sixth man, numerous options: What is Hardaway to do?

    With a wealth of talent and only five starting spots, the Tigers coach has to consider scenarios, and how to sell them.

    By Steven Johnson September 01, 2021

• March 2021

  • Memphis basketball: Best play, MVP, bench celebrations

    Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards. 

    By Danielle Lerner March 31, 2021

  • How Lester Quinones became Memphis’ not-so-secret weapon

    In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder. 

    By Danielle Lerner March 23, 2021