The contest with Auburn offers Memphis a chance to grab its first signature, NCAA Tournament-resume-boosting victory of the season.

Jack Pender, from CBHS, captured 58 percent of the vote for his performance in a victory over FACS on Dec. 2. Aaliyah Converse, from St. George’s, scored 40 points in the win against St. Agnes on Nov. 28.

Arkansas and Kansas had some contrasting fortunes in 2022, but both coaches say a chance to play in the city’s postseason game is a nice reward.

“I feel like we’re about to rally up some wins,” Dillon Brooks said on Monday night after the Grizzlies beat the Heat with seven players unavailable. 

The Grizzlies will have to hope that Bane makes it back in due time, that “almost” continues to be close enough, and that Morant, Brooks and Jackson can remain healthy to maintain that “almost.”

The Grizzlies still have not played a game with Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks all available. 

Grizzlies star Ja Morant passed Marc Gasol for the most triple-doubles in franchise history during a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Thunder 110

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Oklahoma City Thunder played Wednesday, Dec. 7, at FedExForum in Memphis.

The basketball event features 42 games, beginning on Thursday.

Just three days after its most impressive showing of the season in a win over Ole Miss, did the Memphis Tigers take Little Rock seriously? 

R.J. Adams is a 6-3, 329-pound athlete with three years of eligibility remaining.

The senior is just the second Shelby-Metro kicker to claim the state’s top prize.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard scored multiple touchdowns in a game for the third time this season. 

Founder Fred Jones announces who will play in the Classic against Tennessee State in 2023 and 2024.

The coaching staff is able to continue hitting the recruiting trail while the Tigers have time for extra practices as they look toward next season. 

After a physical win over Little Rock, it’s on to games against two nationally ranked opponents.

NCAA men’s basketball box for the Memphis Tigers game against Little Rock played Tuesday, Dec. 6, at FedExForum in Memphis.

Head coach Penny Hardaway’s squad easily handled Little Rock as the Tigers (7-2) cruised to an 87-71 win over the Trojans (2-7) at FedExForum.

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Box score: Memphis 87, Little Rock 71

Despite his use of swear words, Steven Adams has made the “Nice List” this year. Santa Claus said so himself. 

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Herrington: In Year 5, Jaren Jackson Jr. is coming into focus

The former University of Memphis coach says he’s definitely interested in getting back into college football.

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Tigers player: ‘We believe’ in Silverfield

At 23 heading into this season, the 2018 first-round NBA Draft pick remained a bundle of tantalizing attributes still trying to become a fully formed player for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Standouts from Manassas, St. George’s lead this week’s scoring charts.

After reading comments from fans on social media, Memphis defensive lineman Wardalis Ducksworth offers public support for coach Ryan Silverfield. 

Honorees were chosen based on regular-season and postseason performance, with team performance also being factored in. The selections were also made in consultation with area coaches.

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