There are 22 article(s) tagged National Invitation Tournament:
“I’m just making that (clear) right now,” U of M basketball coach Penny Hardaway said. “I’ll talk to the (University of Memphis) administration, but I’m not looking to play in no more NITs, man — I’m sorry.”
The University of Memphis informed NIT officials that it would decline a bid if one was offered. Memphis’ Jonathan Pierre plans to enter NCAA transfer portalRelated story:
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring. Related stories:
NIT championship box score: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
Alex Lomax relishes NIT championship with eye on next season
Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
‘We did it man’ — Players rejoice and see what’s possible
The best of the Tigers on Twitter: Shoutouts, dancing and the trophy
Ja Morant and Ryan Silverfield tweeted congratulations. And there is a sweet moment with Precious Achiuwa.
The leader lost time to an ankle injury, but Penny Hardaway made sure Lomax got to bask in the glory.
March 28, 2021, NIT championship: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64Related stories:
Memphis demolishes Mississippi State in NIT championship
Alex Lomax relishes NIT championship with eye on next season
The Tigers, like so many other teams, could have opted out of the NIT. It is to their immense credit that they instead opted all the way in.
Tigers’ offense breaks out, led by Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams. Related story:Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
March 27, 2021: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67 Related story:NIT semifinals: Memphis blows by Colorado State, 90-67
Memphis survives streaky play with defense and depth. Calkins: D.J. Jeffries makes a ‘winning play’ -- and then says something you really should hear For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the detailsRelated stories:
March 25, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Boise State 59-56 in the National Invitational Tournament in Denton, Texas. Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State Calkins: D.J. Jeffries makes a ‘winning play’ — and then says something you really should hear For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the detailsRelated stories:
Moussa Cisse and D.J. Jeffries reflect on their personal development ahead of Thursday’s NIT matchup versus the Broncos.
“Man, their defensive numbers are off the charts,” Boise State’s coach said of the Tigers Monday.
The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double. Related stories:
Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures. Related story:
March 20, 2021, NIT first round: Memphis 71, Dayton 60 Related story:
Everything you need to know ahead of the Tigers’ first-round NIT game against Dayton on Saturday.
The Flyers guard who developed his game as a kid with Hardaway as his teacher will face his hometown team.
Tigers will travel to Omaha on Friday to face Creighton of the Big East in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.
On outside of NCAAs looking in, Memphis Tigers are embracing the NIT experience with an eye toward New York and the NIT Final Four at Madison Square Garden.
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