Herrington: Are the Grizzlies really Team Alley-Oop?
Other teams might have more alley-oops. But there’s no stat that can measure the Grizzlies’ show-stopping style and exuberance.
Other teams might have more alley-oops. But there’s no stat that can measure the Grizzlies’ show-stopping style and exuberance.
Maryland forward Noah Batchelor announced that he is reopening his recruitment, leaving the Tigers with zero class of 2022 commits.
With almost the entire roster healthy and available, it’s put up or shut up time for the University of Memphis basketball team.
The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.
The U of M basketball player, who went home to Michigan to see a back specialist, is expected to return to Memphis on Sunday.
Feb. 5, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the University of Central Florida Knights at FedExForum.Related story:
Healthier than they’ve been in months, the Tigers played vintage defense and negated the Knights’ top scorer.Related story:
Feb. 5, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic at Amway Center in Orlando.Related story:
The Grizzlies put on a show against the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon in a game that was shown across the world. Related story:
Emoni Bates, with an apparent back injury, is the only Memphis player not available.
The Grizzlies second-year guard is joined on the team by former Memphis Tigers center Precious Achiuwa.
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.”
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have drawn raves from draft analysts and NFL personnel during workouts ahead of Saturday’s game.
The Tigers, who have won two in a row, should be healthier in their rematch with the Knights.
With the Grizzlies finally getting national attention, Jaren Jackson Jr. also is drawing eyes for his under-the-radar defensive prowess.
Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones.
Fans select Phil Dotson and Emmie Moore as this week’s best.
Memphis University School senior Zion James set two county records and led the Owls to the boys team title for the first time since 2018.
More than 230 of the area’s top players ranked this week, and Tennessee Secondary Schools Association puts two Tipton-Rosemark Academy players at the top. Totals are through games of Jan. 30.
“Ain’t no running in the M,” and if you’re looking for the Grizzlies, you best check the chimney.
It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”
Feb. 2, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Grizzlies hold on with help from Williams, Bane to beat KnicksRelated story:
The Grizzlies struggled at times, but rookie Ziaire Williams had a career-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had two key 3s to help secure the win.Related story:
Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”
Former Freedom Prep teammates reunite in celebration. At Collierville, several standouts opt to gamble on themselves as preferred walk-ons.