Starting right guard Davion Carter and backup quarterback Tevin Carter both announced their decisions to enter the NCAA transfer portal Monday. 

Despite going 2-1 in last week’s Battle 4 Atlantis, the Tigers are still unranked. 

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The Memphis guard never expected his first game back in the NBA after a two-month pause would come against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Did Parth Upadhyaya rank the Tigers after wins over Michigan and Arkansas but a lopsided loss to Villanova?

Standouts from CBHS, Cordova, Douglass, Fayette-Ware and Lakeland Prep are up for consideration this week.

Standouts from Center Hill, Harding, Rossville Christian, St. Agnes and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. 

Marcus Smart is sidelined with an ankle injury, but he called out an “embarrassing” effort by the Grizzlies that many fans could hear from the seats Sunday. 

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Box score: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 97

Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz is Memphis’ last chance to get a home win before the start of December. 

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Box score: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 97

Here is the box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum.

Victories this week against Michigan and No. 20 Arkansas could vault Memphis into the Associated Press basketball poll. If, that is, voters can overlook an ugly loss to Villanova.

The Houston High Mustangs advanced to their first BlueCross Bowl Class 6A state title game after Friday’s win in Brentwood, Tennessee. But Southwind and Fairley fell in their respective semifinal games.

“We needed something like this,” said Memphis guard Jahvon Quinerly, who called the Tigers’ 16-point loss in the Battle 4 Atlantis final a wake-up call.

“Even though the last day of the trip to Nassau was a real bummer, this week was a net success for Penny Hardaway and his program.”

Here’s the NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns.

After falling to 3-12 with their loss to the Suns, the Grizzlies’ hope of keeping their three-year postseason streak alive may be in grave danger by Thanksgiving weekend.

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Box score: Phoenix 110, Memphis 89

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield discussing how some fans are unhappy with a nine-win season. “They’re the same people that complain about politics but refuse to vote. The same people that probably boo Santa Claus in this Philly stadium.”

Memphis lost to Villanova Friday.

The Tigers were amped up, but less than 15 minutes into the game it was apparent coach Penny Hardaway’s team would not be heading back to the 901 with any sort of hardware.

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Box score: Villanova 79, Memphis 63

Memphis allowed 3-9 Temple 465 yards and some really big plays, but the Tigers still have a chance for a 10-win season.

The University of Memphis Tigers beat the Temple University Owls Nov. 24 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

The Tigers will have a chance to be the fifth team in school history to reach 10 victories when they play in a bowl game.

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Box score: Memphis 45, Temple 21

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The Tigers have a chance to pick up their third win in three days and undoubtedly put the college basketball world on notice.

“He’s definitely one of the best players to come through the university, for sure,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said of David Jones after Jones’ 36-point performance against No. 20 Arkansas on Thursday.

Coaches from both sides shared their thoughts on the historic rivalry between Memphis and Arkansas after the Tigers’ win over the Razorbacks on Thursday night. 

David Jones finished with 36 points on 10-14 shooting (4-8 from 3) to go with four rebounds and two assists to help the Tigers defeat the 20th-ranked Razorbacks in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis.

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Box score: Memphis 84, Arkansas 79