Tigers basketball mailbag: Transfers, a way-too-early lineup and a farewell
One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.
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One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.
The Hall of Fame quarterback joins his father on the list of Distinguished Citizen honorees.
D.J. Jeffries seemed likely to be headed elsewhere after this season ended. Could the team’s run to the NIT final four help keep him around? Related stories: NIT quarterfinals: Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the details
Ohio Valley Conference freshman of the year has the “greenest green light in America” but still knows how to fit in.
Two of the most glorious moments in Memphis Tigers basketball history unfolded in Houston. Now, after a seven-year NCAA Tournament drought, they return to the city with a chance to make a statement once again.
Defensive back Tyrez Lindsey and linebackers JJ Russell and Keith Brown Jr. are two more returning for a final year. The biggest name missing was Manuel Orona-Lopez.
Men’s tournament will permit 25% of capacity; women’s tournament will allow 17%.
With McFerrin’s retirement as women’s basketball coach, the Tigers have some good local and regional candidates to think about.
Former players tell stories of the renowned LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach and his ways of teaching.
Johnson, who was 102, was the first Black coach to win a Division III national basketball title.
Eze will be able to play immediately at the Power Five school as a grad transfer.
The 6-foot-9 transfer from Evansville was ruled immediately eligible Wednesday after the NCAA passed new legislation.
The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.
Until the NCAA issues a final ruling, Williams can practice with the Tigers but remains sidelined during games.
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense.
Landers Nolley II scored 25 points, but the Tigers’ inconsistent performance was costly at the Crossover Classic.
Here’s what to expect for the Tigers' season opener Wednesday at the Crossover Classic.
The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons.
The center will be able to play in the season opener Wednesday against Saint Mary’s.
Memphis has not had a game this season without a turnover.
The running back is the younger brother of Kenneth Gainwell, who opted out before the season.
The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.
The Tigers' season opener at the Crossover Classic will have a different feel thanks to the pandemic.