Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Hamilton, Memphis Business Academy and University High are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Hillcrest, Ridgeway and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. 

“In fact, here’s to all who are willing to lend a hand. That includes the local business people who sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting help with the city’s crime crisis. It’s a moment for any and all to pitch in.”

“If your (main) goal is not for the team that’s on the front of your chest to win the game, then you’re thinking about yourself,” Tigers center Malcolm Dandridge said.

Memphis dropped its third straight game for the first time under coach Penny Hardaway since the 2021-22 season.

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Box score: UAB 97, Memphis 88

‘Selfishness’ costs Tigers again against UAB. It could cost them their season.

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The Indiana Pacers made the Grizzlies pay for mistakes on Sunday, scoring 39 points off Memphis turnovers and offensive rebounds. 

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Box score: Pacers 116, Grizzlies 110

Here is the NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers.

Memphis government and the Grizzlies are seeking more money for $500-million-plus in renovations to FedExForum and working toward a lease extension, but another lease could also involve changes to the area around the arena.

An offensive burst from the Memphis women’s basketball team in the second half gave them a win over Rice in Houston.

After a week off, the Tigers are in search of a bounce-back performance when they face UAB on Sunday.

“What made it a rivalry,” said Daryl Braden, a former Memphis high school star recruited in the 1970s by Gene Bartow and Larry Finch to Alabama-Birmingham, “was homeboys playing against each other. ...” They’ll clash again Sunday for the 51st time.

The Grizzlies held on for a win against Orlando on Friday night. Even though they are focused on development, Memphis continues to find ways to win. 

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NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played at FedExForum.

Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin weigh in on everything from Memphis’ problems and potential solutions to the team’s margin for error moving forward and its NCAA Tournament outlook.

Alasia Smith leads the team in rebounds, blocks and steals while still making her presence known offensively.

Lessons learned from a major knee injury has helped Tyler Jones gain a new perspective on the game she loves. 

Ahead of Memphis’ game against UAB on Sunday, the Tigers have started from square one.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson, while also explaining how the team can use their disabled player exception and potential hardship exemptions. 

Is Vince Williams Jr., a second-round selection in 2022 who played nearly his entire first season in the G League, the first Memphis player to become this popular this fast?

Jayden Hardaway, Penny Hardaway’s eldest son, played a career-high 28 minutes against Tulane on Sunday.

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Vince Williams Jr. made three big plays in the final minute to help the Grizzlies hang on against the Heat on Wednesday. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 105, Heat 96

Box score for Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat, played in Miami on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

The champion archer will be in town to make an appearance at Saturday’s The Mid-South Sports & Boat Show.

The NBA granted the Memphis Grizzlies a second disabled player exception, but is using it worthwhile?