What Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said first during his radio show Monday was telling.

The Tigers’ contest with the Trojans comes on the heels of a big win over Ole Miss and four days before a showdown with No. 11 Auburn.

Tyus Jones scored 28 points and dished 10 assists in a win for the Grizzlies, who were playing without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. 

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NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat played Monday, Dec. 5, at FedExForum in Memphis.

Memphis lands two commitments on Monday from three-star receiver Harvey Broussard III and junior college linebacker Marcus Tillman Jr. 

You may think the Memphis-Utah State matchup is a humdrum game between two six-win teams. But no! It is an opportunity for Memphis to settle a 51-year-old grudge. It is a story of college football treachery. And it is time for Utah State to pay. 

The Grizzlies have a crowded injury report ahead of the game against the Miami Heat on Monday. 

As Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving, Grizzlies star Ja Morant will receive a signature shoe. The athletic apparel company also recently put out a casting call for a new commercial featuring Morant. 

The Grizzlies will begin a five-game homestand on Monday and they will also play four games this month — all against playoff contenders — coming off two days of rest. 

Standouts from Fayette-Ware, Lewisburg, Northpoint, St. George’s, Westwood and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from CBHS, East, Houston, Overton, St. Benedict and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

The Memphis Grizzlies played the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Ja Morant scored 33 points and delivered a bundle of highlights in Memphis’ win over the Pistons.

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The city’s postseason classic announced on Sunday that Arkansas and Kansas will be the opponents for the 64th edition of the game, which will be played on Dec. 28 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Memphis will meet Utah State of the Mountain West on Dec. 27 in Dallas.

The Tigers now have 18 commitments for the 2023 recruiting class. 

It was all about the win. But the Tigers big was just three assists shy of delivering a triple double in the victory over the Rebels.

Alex Lomax called it a “legendary” night. It was, at the very least, emphatic. Exactly 364 days after losing to Ole Miss in chaotic fashion, the Memphis Tigers exacted their revenge, 68-57.

But cold shooting hurt Cordova. The champions at least week’s MLK Classic dropped to 6-2 with a 53-43 loss to McDonough High from Atlanta.

NCAA men’s basketball box score for the University of Memphis Tigers game against the Ole Miss Rebels at FedExForum in Memphis.

Memphis built a 22-point lead in the first 12 minutes, and after an Ole Miss comeback, the Tigers hung on for the 11-point win at FedExForum.

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Box score: Memphis 68, Ole Miss 57

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