Memphis uses ‘more together team’ to beat Vanderbilt in season-opener
Memphis used a balanced scoring attack and solid defense to seal a win over Vanderbilt. DeAndre Williams and Kendric Davis combined for 33 points.Related story:
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Memphis used a balanced scoring attack and solid defense to seal a win over Vanderbilt. DeAndre Williams and Kendric Davis combined for 33 points.Related story:
Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse has high praise for Memphis after defense does in his Commodores.
Memphis traveled to Nashville and dominated Vanderbilt Monday, 76-67. In the process, Memphis looked like something we haven’t seen from a Hardaway team before. It might be better than its hype! Memphis uses ‘more together team’ to beat Vanderbilt in season-openerRelated stories:
NCAA box score for the men’s basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Vanderbilt Commodores played at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Neither wet roads nor hail early in the day were going to keep Memphis fan Broderick Culp from driving up from Byhalia to attend a Tigers basketball block party.
Adding two more years to his current contract gives Tigers coach Penny Hardaway something to say to those wondering about his NBA ambitions.
The former Memphis Tiger scored a game-high 35 points and knocked down nine 3-pointers against Phoenix earlier this week.
Something was different when the Memphis Tigers gathered for their annual open practice Friday night. What was it? “There’s no cloud,” said Penny Hardaway. With IARP ruling behind them, Tigers are ‘locked in’ ahead of seasonRelated story:
Coach Penny Hardaway added UIC transfer guard Damaria Franklin Monday. So with all the coming and going over, it feels like a good time to project next season’s rotation.Related story:
Alex Lomax made it official Thursday. He’s coming back for a fifth year at Memphis. So get ready to see him play significant minutes alongside Kendric Davis in the backcourt. “We can’t wait,” Davis said.
Emmanuel Akot, the Boise State transfer who signed in June, has enrolled at Western Kentucky, according to CBSSports’ Jon Rothstein.
It’s a formidable schedule. It’s also one that, in all likelihood, Memphis wouldn’t have been able to assemble if not for its return to relevance in the last few years under coach Penny Hardaway.Related story:
Even though Hardaway accomplished his primary goal last season, he understood that the path Memphis took would be unsustainable going forward.
Penny Hardaway’s new-look roster has a number of lineup options, but still could use a couple of pieces.
Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.
The guard wowed NBA teams during his private workouts and has become a potential second-round pick. DeAndre Williams withdraws from NBA draft, returns to MemphisRelated story:
Former SMU player Kendric Davis reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Memphis Tigers after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft.
If a couple of key players return and the Tigers snag a couple of their targets, next season could feature a sharp lineup.
One of the youngest players in the draft, University of Memphis freshman Duren is a projected top-10 pick.
Nearly four years to the day since he accepted the Memphis job, Penny Hardaway will lead the Memphis Tigers as they take on No. 1 Gonzaga. It’s been a long journey to get to this moment. But the Tigers are back where they belong.
Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston. When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidableRelated story:
Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.Related stories:
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.Related story: