Herrington: Scenes from a rout as the Grizzlies get their groove back
The Grizzlies show off in style, and on national television.
The Grizzlies show off in style, and on national television.
March 8, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum.
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.Related story:
Jamirah Shutes scores 16 for Memphis, which ends season 16-12.
Memphis will be one of eight teams competing.
The Tigers are now 20th in the country in assists per game.
Jamirah Shutes leads Tigers into second round against South Florida.
It may well be that the Grizzlies haven’t been quite as good as their record suggests this season. But it’s also possible that with Brooks back they will be.
The Memphis Grizzlies have some serious concerns as they turn their attention toward the final stretch of games.
March 6, 2022: The Houston Rockets defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center in Houston.Related story:
The Grizzlies defense completely fell apart in the second half, and Jaren Jackson Jr. played just 13 minutes because of foul trouble.
The Memphis basketball team has evolved from a collection of talented individuals with their own personal agendas to one unit with a single goal.Related story:
Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.
March 6, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Houston Cougars at FedExForum.
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Ja Morant’s stardom exploded following his triple-double during the NCAA Tournament three years ago. But he has even higher hopes for the current Murray State team.
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham give the Tigers a good deal of credit for getting them this far. Former Arlington resident Kenneth Walker III is also getting attention.
If the Grizzlies can hang on to the No. 2 seed, it bodes well for a more favorable playoff matchup.
March 5, 2022: Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic at FedExForum.
March 5, 2022: FACS defeats Goodpasture in the Division 2-A boys basketball state final.
Desmond Bane regained his shooting touch, scoring 24 points as the Grizzlies ran away with the game.
Daniel Egbuniwe was named MVP as Crusaders cap 30-2 season for first state title in school history.Related story:
March 5, 2022: Christian Brothers High School defeats Knoxville Catholic for boys Division 2-AA state title.
Brothers finish 28-0 as Chandler Jackson and Michael Pepper each score 20.
The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.