Prep reporter John Varlas and staff photographer Patrick Lantrip traveled to Clarksville, Tennessee to bring you stories and pictures from the state’s high school March Madness.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant said he wasn’t a fan of the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade and reaffirmed his preference to remain with the Grizzlies. 

Josh Huggins and Fred Smith combine for 40 points as the Saints win their second championship in three years.

A win against the Green Wave would snap the Tigers’ seven-game losing streak and guarantee them a spot in the 10-team American Conference Tournament.

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The Gryphons had a chance to tie the game late, but a 3-pointer from Carson Crump rimmed out.

Rhodes was led by former Collierville High standout Phil Dotson, who scored 27 points. Jackson Huxtable added 18 points and Shawn Jones Jr. chipped in with 14.

With nine American teams having already clinched a berth to the conference tournament, Memphis is fighting for a final spot in Birmingham.

Former Memphis star Dain Dainja, now playing in the G-League for the Miami Heat-affiliated Sioux Falls Skyforce, said it hurts to watch the Tigers struggle.

Memphis falls to 12-18 overall and 7-10 in the American Conference. Point guard Dug McDaniel led the Tigers with 25 points. Zach Davis added 17.

Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the University of Memphis Tigers and the University of South Florida Bulls at FedExForum on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Josh Huggins leads the way with 32 in win over Knoxville Catholic.

The Memphis Grizzlies point guard last played Jan. 21.

One had an outstanding performance in the Division 2-AA quarterfinal, and the other displayed hot shooting against Collierville in the championship game of the district tournament.

Poor shooting, turnovers doom Sting from the get-go against Lipscomb Academy in its first final four game in five years.

As questions again swirl about the future of Penny Hardaway, athletic director Ed Scott had every chance to address them Wednesday. He chose to stay silent. What could that mean?

Olivier-Maxence Prosper discussed his NBA journey and his hopes for the future after the Grizzlies’ loss to the Trail Blazers. 

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Despite double-figure scoring from seven players, Memphis lost its second straight. The Grizzlies have lost nine of their last 12 games.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. played hurt for years. Now back from surgery, he still has something to prove.

A Senior Day matchup against league-leader South Florida marks Memphis’ final home game of the 2025-26 season.

Rupert has appeared in five games for the Grizzlies this season while playing on a 10-day contract. 

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott updated the university’s Board of Trustees on revenue-sharing contracts with players, soccer stadium renovation and football ticket revenue. 

Prosper’s motor made has made an impression on the organization this season. 

Among six programs for which the Tigers budgeted revenue generated from ticket sales and parking, only men’s basketball has fallen short.