March 18, 2022: The Atlanta Hawks defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

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The Grizzlies couldn’t get into a flow as Atlanta, even without star Trae Young, had a good shooting night.

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Box score: Hawks 120, Grizzlies 105

March 18, 2022: Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett defeats Bartlett in TSSAA boys basketball Class 4A state semifinal.

Nearly four years to the day since he accepted the Memphis job, Penny Hardaway will lead the Memphis Tigers as they take on No. 1 Gonzaga. It’s been a long journey to get to this moment. But the Tigers are back where they belong. 

J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.

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Box score: Dobyns-Bennett 70, Bartlett 69 (OT)

The second-round West Region game will feature two likely draft lottery picks and two experienced big men going at it.

The Tigers at their best can fluster the opposition. The Tigers at their worst know how to regroup.

The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.

The Knights, playing at state for the first time, kept pace with East Nashville until late in the game.

For Penny Hardaway and Alex Lomax, the Tigers’ win over Boise State wasn’t just a first-round NCAA Tournament victory. It was why they signed on four years ago. And it was exactly what they dreamed.

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Box score: Memphis 64, Boise State 53

March 17, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Boise State Broncos in the West Region first round of the NCAA Tournament. 

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The senior guard, with an injured ankle, led the Tigers in their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014. Their next opponent: top-seeded Gonzaga.

“Hey, that’s always what I wanted to do,” Clarke said. “Just catch lobs.”

Final seconds prove decisive as Lions’ third consecutive state tournament trip ends with a heartbreaking loss.

The freshman guard has not played since Jan. 27 because of a back issue.

Something to be wary of: The Broncos might not have the most prolific offense. But they held one opponent to 37 points this season.

It’s the young and fast Memphis Tigers vs. the older, deliberate Broncos.

March 16, 2022: Bartlett defeats Henderson Beech in Class 4A quarterfinal. 

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Coach Ryan Silverfield said no one is guaranteed to be a starter, even coming out of spring ball. 

J.R. Jacobs leads Panthers with 22 points and 10 rebounds as they hit clutch free throws in the final minutes.

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Box score: Bartlett 64, Beech 59

It’s not enough that the Tigers will play in their first NCAA Tournament in eight years. Now there’s the chance Penny Hardaway may bring back Emoni Bates. Either way, Thursday will be a compelling day for Memphis basketball.

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JaSteven Walker scores 23, but the Falcons were too tough for Fayette-Ware.