There are 390 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Basketball:

• February 2020

  • Tigers hold on for signature win over Houston

    Tigers sophomore Alex Lomax swiped away the winning attempt to secure Memphis a signature win before March. 

    By Drew Hill 17 hours ago

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers vs Houston

    The Tigers win over Houston on Saturday, Feb. 22, featured a clutch free throw from Precious Achiuwa, a turnover-saving pass by Damion Baugh, and a game-saving swipe by Alex Lomax in the final seconds of a 60-59 victory.

    By Unknown 17 hours ago

  • Wiseman to ESPN: NCAA saga was like a ‘hurricane’

    James Wiseman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that his relationship with coach Penny Hardaway has not changed at all.

    By Drew Hill February 21, 2020

  • UConn hands Memphis its third consecutive loss

    UConn survived a late push from the Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut as Memphis dropped its third game in a row.

    By Drew Hill February 19, 2020

  • Two-loss week shoves Tigers further from NCAA Tourney

    Memphis continues to fall away from the NCAA Tournament consideration after a two-loss week in the American Athletic Conference. The Tigers need help if they are to make the tournament.

    By Shelby Mast February 18, 2020

  • Youth, injuries make struggles for Memphis basketball a complex mix

    The Memphis season continues in a downward spiral as the Tigers and Penny Hardaway deal with major changes – from youth to the loss of key players.

    By Drew Hill February 17, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Memphis’ loss to USF, healthy players and future scheduling

    Memphis tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan chat before the Tigers take on Cincinnati tonight.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan February 13, 2020

  • Hardaway: Quinones up for challenge against rival Cincinnati

    Cincinnati star Jarron Cumberland let coach Penny Hardaway know the Tigers were fortunate to win in the first matchup against the Bearcats. 

    By Drew Hill February 13, 2020

  • Tigers NCAA hopes dealt crushing blow with home loss

    Memphis tied the game at 68 with under two minutes to play, but the Tigers came up short Saturday against South Florida. The loss is a big blow to the team's NCAA Tournament resume. 

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • South Florida loss leaves Tigers outside NCAA Tourney bracket

    South Florida loss at home leaves Tigers in an uphill battle if they hope to make the NCAA Tournament, according to our latest bracketology expert.

    By Shelby Mast February 11, 2020

  • Calkins: Memphis basketball season is in tatters — but, please, save the hot takes

    Memphis suffered a crushing loss to South Florida Saturday. But it's not some big secret why this season has gone bad.

    By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers vs. USF

    On the afternoon that the Tigers traded out their turnover troubles for foul problems and injuries, Memphis watched its NCAA Tournament resume take a mighty blow Saturday following a 75-73 home loss to South Florida. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 08, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Football NSD and Tigers vs. USF

    Memphis Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan break down Memphis football's recruiting class and Memphis basketball's tournament chances.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan February 07, 2020

  • Bracketology: Wins don’t improve Tigers’ NCAA hopes

    Tigers hold spot in hopes of making the NCAA Tournament – still sitting on a bubble hoping for help from other teams around the country.

    By Shelby Mast February 04, 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

  • Calkins: U of M keeping NCAA hopes alive

    DJ Jeffries is going to miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury. But Memphis can still make the NCAA Tournament if they do this one thing. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 01, 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers vs UConn

    The University of Memphis basketball team overcomes turnover troubles to beat UConn at FedExForum on Saturday, Feb. 1.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 01, 2020

  • Tigers survive turnover troubles to beat UConn

    Memphis pulled away from UConn Saturday in the final five minutes with clutch free-throw shooting and stingy defense. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

  • Injury takes out key Tigers scorer for 4-6 weeks

    The University of Memphis basketball team took another critical blow Saturday when a player arrived to the arena on crutches with a brace on his left knee. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

• January 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Tigers bounce back with win over UCF

    Tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan talk about Memphis' win over UCF, Lance Thomas, Penny Hardaway’s offense and Tigers recruiting.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill January 31, 2020

  • Lance Thomas downs UCF on career night

    Lance Thomas drained two clutch 3-point shots in the final minutes and Memphis escaped UCF on the road Wednesday night. 

    By Drew Hill January 30, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway urging confidence after pair of breakout performances

    Lance Thomas' breakout performance was a weight off his shoulders after struggling most of the season. Penny Hardaway used it as an example of why coaches should stick with their players. 

    By Drew Hill January 30, 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers vs. Knights

    The University of Memphis beats the University of Central Florida, 59-57, in a tough road win in Orlando on Jan. 29, with Lance Thomas scoring a career-high 20 points.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 30, 2020

  • Bracketology: Tigers hopes of NCAA in jeopardy

    As the calendar turned to 2020, the University of Memphis looked like a certain lock for the NCAA Tournament. A few weeks later, the bottom dropped out. 

    By Shelby Mast January 28, 2020

  • Ellis as Tigers X-factor could be emerging from shooting slump

    Freshman guard Boogie Ellis showed signs of breaking out of his shooting slump against SMU. Now, the goal is to make his shooting more consistent.

    By Drew Hill January 28, 2020