There are 12 article(s) tagged NIT Season Tip-Off:

• November 2021

  • Analysis: How the Tigers can improve on the offensive end

    More ball movement and more touches for big men should be an emphasis for Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2021

  • Tigers fall to 18th in latest AP poll

    The Tigers slid nine spots after NIT Season Tip-Off.

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2021

  • Observations from NIT Season Tip-Off: Don’t bet against Tigers

    John Martin: A permanent point guard remains elusive, plus some things to keep in mind.

    By John Martin November 28, 2021

  • Tigers were thrown into fire against Iowa State; can they grow from it?

    The University of Memphis players learned that talent isn’t enough when the offense is undisciplined.

    By Steven Johnson November 27, 2021

  • Turnovers, stagnant offense hurt Tigers in loss to Iowa State

    Memphis shot just 35% from the field and committed 22 turnovers in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.

    By Steven Johnson November 27, 2021

  • Scouting report: Tigers take on vastly improved Iowa State team

    It will be a clash of tough defensive units when No. 9 Memphis and the Cyclones play in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.

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    What we learned about the Tigers in Game 5

    By Steven Johnson November 25, 2021

  • What we learned about the Tigers in Game 5

    Penny Hardaway seems inclined to continue a certain rotation trend, and 3-point shooting remains an issue.

    By Steven Johnson November 25, 2021

  • Calkins: Why is Memphis 5-0? Because these Tigers are dogs

    After beating Virginia Tech, Memphis is 5-0 for the first time in more than a decade. But it wasn’t the kids who carried them in this one. It was the dogs. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 25, 2021

  • Despite off night from stars, Tigers defeat Virginia Tech

    Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge, coming off the bench, propelled the No. 9 Tigers in what could have been a much closer game.

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    Box score: Memphis 69, Virginia Tech 61

    By Steven Johnson November 25, 2021

  • Box score: Memphis 69, Virginia Tech 61

    Nov. 24, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Virginia Tech in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

    By The Associated Press November 24, 2021

  • Scouting report: Tigers have to fight Va. Tech’s 3-pointers, dragging tempo

    Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.

    By Steven Johnson November 23, 2021

• April 2021

  • Memphis to headline 2021 preseason NIT

    The University of Memphis Tigers, the NIT champion, will be in the NIT Season Tip-Off in November.

    By Steven Johnson April 12, 2021