Former Tiger JJ Taylor commits to UCF, follows Mikey Williams
Taylor grabbed two rebounds in five total minutes for the Tigers in 2023-24 before entering the transfer portal mid-season in January.
Topic: UCF Knights
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May 2024
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January 2024
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Former Memphis Tigers signee Mikey Williams commits to UCF
Williams, once a four-star signee in Memphis’ Class of 2023, announced his commitment to the Knights Friday afternoon on Instagram.
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May 2023
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Memphis lands commitment from UCF transfer guard
Jayhlon Young averaged 4.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game last season at Central Florida.
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March 2023
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Calkins: Davis & Williams are the best Memphis duo since — OK, you decide
Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams each scored more than 30 points in leading Memphis over UCF Friday. That’s the first time two Memphis players have scored 30 or more in the same game in over 52 years.
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Davis, Williams combine for 68 points in win over UCF
The All-AAC duo combined for 68 points on 24-39 shooting, 14 rebounds and nine assists. Tigers advance in the AAC Tournament to play Tulane in a Saturday semifinal game.
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Box score: Memphis 81, UCF 76
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Friday, March 10, AAC quarterfinal game between the Memphis Tigers and the UCF Knights from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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February 2023
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Calkins: It was a massive Memphis win — and maybe the craziest one ever.
The Memphis Tigers lost Kendric Davis to injury, lost 24 turnovers and somehow still managed to beat Central Florida Thursday night. It may not have been the most important win in Memphis history. But it was unlike any that have come before.
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Memphis avoids meltdown loss, escapes UCF without Davis
Without injured Kendric Davis, the Tigers’ lead evaporated. With seven seconds left, Damaria Franklin played hero. The 6-foot-3 guard created a steal and then made the fastbreak layup that proved to be the difference.
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Penny Hardaway provides Kendric Davis update: ‘He’s a tough kid’
Kendric Davis helped off court after breaking the AAC's all-time scoring record
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Box score: Memphis 64, UCF 63
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Thursday, Feb. 16 game between the Memphis Tigers and UCF Knights from FedExForum in Memphis.
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What to look for in Memphis’ home game against UCF
Memphis’ face-off with UCF offers the Tigers a chance to grab a sixth Quadrant 2 victory.
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January 2023
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Memphis’ collapse to UCF offers Tigers a reality check
With only four chances remaining for the Tigers to grab Quad 1 or 2 wins, they’ve learned quickly that nothing they set out to do will come easily.
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Memphis falls short to UCF in double overtime
Coach Penny Hardaway’s squad held an 11-point lead against UCF on the road Wednesday and was minutes away from picking up what would’ve been just its second statement victory of the season. Then, the Tigers collapsed.
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Calkins: The Tigers give away another. But why?
Kendric Davis scored 42 points against Central Florida Wednesday, which was great. But if the Memphis Tigers had done what they should have done before the game lurched into two overtimes, they’d have something much sweeter: A win.
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Box score: UCF 107, Memphis 104 (2 OT)
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Wednesday, Jan. 11 game between the Memphis Tigers and the University of Central Florida Knights.
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What to look for in Memphis’ game against UCF
The Tigers will have to turn things around ahead of their matchup with UCF in Orlando on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ sense of urgency should be at season-high
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March 2022
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Calkins: Nervous? Nah. Memphis didn’t come to Texas to lose.
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.
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Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.
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Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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February 2022
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Memphis offering free tickets to UCF game, chance for people to warm up
With the week’s storm resulting in power outages and below-freezing temperatures, the Tigers said at least FedExForum will offer “a bit of a break.”
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January 2022
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Memphis sunk by turnovers, poor free throws in loss to UCF
The Tigers were down early and could not catch up as their three-game winning streak comes to an end.
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Box score: UCF 74, Memphis 64
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March 2021
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AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselves
In Hardaway’s words, it’s time to play smarter, loosen up and “enjoy this moment.”
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AAC quarterfinals: Memphis gets past unexpectedly resilient UCF
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AAC quarterfinals: Memphis gets past unexpectedly resilient UCF
D.J. Jeffries, DeAndre Williams and Lester Quinones took the reins in the second half.
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AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselves
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February 2021
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Landers Nolley II key to Memphis win over UCF — and many more
Behind Landers Nolley II’s winning performance vs. UCF: A conversation with Penny Hardaway, and a superstition.
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Memphis pulls off season sweep of UCF
The Tigers had a rocky start to the second half, but were able to repel each challenge in the 75-61 win.
Box score: Memphis 75, UCF 61
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Memphis dominates Central Florida from the start
After a tough loss to SMU, the 96-69 win was just what the Tigers needed.
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