Tigers basketball: Memphis anxious to play after third postponement
The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.
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January 2021
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Tigers basketball mailbag: Substitutions, Moussa Cisse and an ideal starting five
Lots of questions today, including: “If you had a game today who would you have as your starting 5 and why?” One reader even is asking about next season.
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Memphis ‘keeping the pressure on’ amid 17-day layoff
The Tigers are hoping to get a game during that span, but in the meantime, it’s a chance to work on their new offense.
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New Year’s resolutions for Memphis basketball
Here’s one thing to commit to: Working on those free throws.
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December 2020
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Calkins: With disaster looming, Alex Lomax saved the day
It wasn’t Penny Hardaway’s new “lion set” offense that carried Memphis to a win over South Florida. It was Alex Lomax’s Tiger pride.
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Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start
There are signs the new scheme could breed confidence and consistency with time.
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Memphis basketball: Where do the Tigers go from here?
The numbers do not lie. But there are eight days until the next game to get back on track.
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Penny Hardaway: With a new offense, Memphis is ready to ‘go to war’
An extended break gave the Tigers a chance to install the scheme and reinforce a positive mental approach.
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Memphis loses to Tulsa in clunker
Neither team played well, but the Tigers were plagued by unforced errors and poor shooting again.
Related story: Box score
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Calkins: Congrats on the new deal, Penny! But gosh, your team stinks.
On the day Memphis announced a five-year contract extension for Penny Hardaway, the Tigers looked utterly inept in losing to Tulsa.
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Memphis coach Penny Hardaway signs five-year extension
Memphis Tigers men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway has inked a five-year extension worth $12.25 million, the school announced Monday.
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Tigers basketball: Three things to watch for in Memphis-Tulsa
DeAndre Williams will be in the starting lineup for the Tigers, who want to deliver Tulsa some payback.
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Calkins: DeAndre Williams is contagious (in the best way!)
The Evansville transfer became eligible to play just hours before Memphis and Tulane tipped off Wednesday. For a beleaguered Tigers team, it may have been just in time.
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As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader
Memphis still has issues in its game, but Williams’ appearance on the court is a welcome development.
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The Memphis 10: Charley Pride, Tiger hoops and 2021: The year pizza replaces COVID
Plus, what we mean when we talk about defunding the police and where to get a good tamale in Midtown on Saturdays.
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Memphis survives Tulane rally to win AAC opener
Transfer DeAndre Williams, declared eligible just hours before the game, made an immediate impression.
Related story: As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader
Related story: Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway taking reins on offense
“We’re playing defense well enough to beat teams. We’re just not playing offense well enough to beat teams,” Hardaway said.
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Five pressing questions for Memphis basketball heading into AAC play
Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies.
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Memphis drops final nonconference game, 74-71, against Auburn
The University of Memphis Tigers were hurt by unforced turnovers and missed free throws as they faced Auburn in Atlanta.
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Calkins: Auburn loss raises hard questions about Memphis basketball and Penny Hardaway
Hardaway called it his “hardest loss.” Memphis fans may share that sentiment. There also is a seed of concern that he might not be able to get this team to the NCAA tournament.
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Memphis looking inward after frustrating loss to Auburn
Consistent effort is in short supply as Penny Hardaway finds himself having to “beg and plead” for team play.
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Penny Hardaway: Memphis ‘gaining an identity’ as Auburn looms
The Tigers are feeling good about their chemistry heading into Saturday’s game against Auburn.
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Memphis guard Landers Nolley II will play versus Auburn
The Tigers’ leading scorer was injured in their home game against Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday.
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Hardaway says Memphis gets a ‘B’ — but is that good enough?
Coach Penny Hardaway says the team is heading in the right direction. Alex Lomax feels better about his role. And that blowout felt good. But is it enough?
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Tiger Basketball Insider: Jayden Hardaway carves out role on the team
Memphis is getting a surprise contribution off the bench from guard Jayden Hardaway.
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