Hutchison and Middle College are the only Memphis-area teams ranked in the state girls basketball rankings.

Bartlett, Cordova, Fayette-Ware, Munford, Ridgeway, Douglass, Briarcrest and FACS are all ranked in this week’s state high school boys basketball rankings.

The No. 10 Tigers will look to prove that their performance versus Wichita State on Sunday was a turning point when they host South Florida at FedExForum on Thursday.

An elite group of Memphis-area golfers and cross country runners earn all-state recognition.

An elite group of Memphis-area Class 4A, 5A and 6A football players earned all-state recognition headlined by two in Class 6A from Houston High’s state title-winning team.

With injuries crippling the season, and with an eye toward both the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline and the offseason to follow, let’s reset the Grizzlies roster. 

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Scottie Pippen’s son appeared in 17 games for the South Bay Lakers during the 2023-24 NBA G League Showcase and regular season.

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III and Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard both scored touchdowns during the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. 

The 6-foot-7 wing has caught fire since the start of AAC play, shooting 63.2% from 3 in Memphis’ four conference games.

At first, Vince Williams Jr. was viewed by players across the league as a two-way player making the most of his opportunity. But, after months of putting out the same production, he’s starting to be noticed by several opponents. 

The Grizzlies showed Monday night that even with a team full of youngsters, anyone can wear the superhero mask. 

Are Vince Williams Jr., GG Jackson and Jacob Gilyard the new three to watch?

The guy who was skiing through Downtown Monday? We found him. Here’s his story and more scenes from the coldest MLK Day in Memphis since it became a federal holiday.

Here is the AP box score for the NBA basketball game the Memphis Grizzlies played against the Golden State Warriors Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15.

Tickets can be exchanged at the FedExForum box office only starting Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. Central time.

Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Hutchison, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

Standouts from Cordova, Fayette-Ware, Hillcrest, Sheffield and Trezevant up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Coach Penny Hardaway’s team continues to steadily climb up the rankings.

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Desmond Bane sprained his left ankle Friday when the Grizzlies played the Los Angeles Clippers. Jake LaRavia turned an ankle Saturday night.

Alasia Smith led the Tigers with her fifth double-double of the year and 33rd of her career with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

In a record-setting performance, Coach Penny Hardaway’s team showed the AAC — and perhaps the country — that its ceiling is still sky-high despite its struggles in recent weeks.

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Box score: Memphis 112, Wichita State 86

NCAA men’s college basketball box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and the Wichita State Shockers.

Robert Knecht, director of public works for the City of Memphis, said the snow plows are ready for Downtown streets as fans pour into FedExForum for the 5 p.m. game.