The Memphis head coach took time out of what’s been a busy offseason for the Tigers to inaugurate the outdoor, technicolor basketball court at the newly renovated Tom Lee Park.
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The United States and Jaren Jackson Jr. rallied late to beat Montenegro at the FIBA World Cup. Next up is a rebounding test against former Grizzlies teammate Jonas Valanciunas.
Memphis University School’s Makhi Shaw scored twice and was part of a strong defensive effort in a victory over Melrose.
The Grizzlies started making preseason roster moves on Thursday by signing draft pick GG Jackson II to a two-way deal and adding veteran guard Shaq Harrison ahead of preseason camp.
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The Jaguars are off to a flying start in Class 5A behind their talented sophomore quarterback.
Dragons become the third team in as many weeks to hold the No. 2 spot; MUS continues to climb, as does Southwind.
“If Williams doesn’t care ‘at all’ about his image, even as his own freedom is in jeopardy, do we really think he’s going to care about doing what’s best for a Tiger team that aspires to make a championship run next season?”
Joe Cooper, the stepson of former Memphis forward Rodney Newsom, has walked on with the Tigers.
“I like to think of our team and particularly our defense as sort of a representation of the City of Memphis,” Matt Barnes said.
City rivals Germantown and Houston meet to begin 8-6A league play.
The United States has cruised at the FIBA World Cup so far, but that could soon change. Next up for Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Americans are two games against NBA-level centers.
The two-time state runner-up Houston Mustangs are off to another terrific start in 2023.
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While there were some obvious answers to the depth chart that any media member or knowledgeable fan could have figured out, the Tigers did offer a surprise or two in its release.
His curation with producer Timbaland will include a new single with singer Nelly Furtado.
The Redbirds are back at AutoZone Park where they last split a mid-August series 3-3 with league-leading Norfolk (76-49).
Malcolm Dandridge could elevate a Memphis team already poised for a big season. The numbers say as much.
“The game’s really not complicated,” Barnhart said. “You’ve gotta have the facilities, and then you’ve gotta recruit. You gotta do those two things.”
University of Memphis president makes a case that the Tigers’ hunt for a new home is real.
Germantown, Collierville, Covington, Munford, MASE and MUS are ranked in this week’s Associated Press rankings.
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Bill Hardgrave and athletic director Laird Veatch spent nearly 25 minutes Monday assuring Tiger fans that Memphis is still a part of the realignment conversation.
Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots on Monday as the United States advanced to 2-0 in group play at the FIBA World Cup.