Ja Morant starts strong, but Grizzlies collapse late against Raptors
Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.Related story
Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.Related story
University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield said the Tigers will open spring practice March 11 in advance of the April game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
The Eagles boast the Memphis area’s boys and girls bowler of the year.
The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke and De’Anthony Melton against the Toronto Raptors Monday night at FedExForum.
Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.
Feb. 6, 2021: Pelicans 118, Grizzlies 109
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Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.
Alex Lomax said it would be a “dream come true” to lead Memphis back to the NCAA tournament. Against ECU, he kept that dream alive through sheer force of will.
The close ones are stress-inducing, but also revealing who the leaders are.
Feb. 6, 2021: Memphis 66, East Carolina 59
Related article: Memphis escapes upset-minded ECU
Tigers stage another dramatic finish in a game marked by more inconsistency.
Three players score in double figures as the Crusaders improve to 15-0.
The Tigers’ historic recruiting class features some players who already are on campus and getting a head start on the fall.
It’s a brief one, but Memphis takes the day to go over defense before heading to New Orleans.
And more than one reader wanted to know about possible transfers.
The loss can’t take away from the growing signs of promise.
Feb. 4, 2021: Rockets 115, Grizzlies 103
The Rockets made 19 3-pointers, and the Grizzlies’ starters were held to 20 of 55 shooting from the floor. Box score: Houston 115, Memphis 103
Memphis’ seven-game winning streak over nearly a month’s span was enough to bring the Grizzlies from a below .500 group to fifth in the West standings. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations the rest of the way based on the latest developments.
Division 1 girls and boys will remain at the Murphy Center.
Ja Morant showed off his show collection on Instagram Wednesday night.
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Feb. 1, 2021: Memphis 75, UCF 61
The Tigers had a rocky start to the second half, but were able to repel each challenge in the 75-61 win. Box score: Memphis 75, UCF 61
Red Devils quarterback will shift to secondary for NCAA Division II power.