Feb. 27, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Wichita State Shockers at FedExForum.

Landers Nolley II was cooking and the defense locked up the Shockers for a commanding win for the Tigers.

Ja Morant called Saturday’s win an “important” night to carry the Grizzlies’ momentum home.

CBHS and FACS advance to state, and four local wrestlers capture state titles.

The former University of Memphis and NFL lineman was surprised with the news during the Memphis M Club Hall of Fame ceremony that included five other former Tigers. 

Feb. 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago.

Grizzlies lose 17-point lead, but Kyle Anderson came up with the game-winning steal in the closing seconds. 

Visitors sink 13 3-pointers in an impressive performance that defied the scouting report.

Memphis, which beat the Shockers handily in January, needs to stick with the game plan.

Julie Barrett went to her very first game at FedExForum Thursday. But you’d have to travel a long way (1,000 miles, anyway) to find a more devoted Memphis Tigers fan. 

St. Benedict’s coach plans to return for the beginning of preseason work. Also, MUS names a lacrosse coach.

Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down Memphis’ win over Temple and the retirement of linebacker Cole Mashburn.

With time running out in the first half, the Memphis Tigers were in dire straits. Which is when Penny Hardaway did something he rarely does. It was a brilliant stroke.

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Box score: Memphis 78, Temple 64 

After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.

Feb. 24, 2022: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center in Minneapolis. 

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Ja Morant gutted out an apparent injury to keep the Grizzlies in the game, but D’Angelo Russell’s 37-point night lifted Minnesota over Memphis.

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Box score: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 114

Feb. 24, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Temple Owls at FedExForum. 

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Duren scored 22 points, and Landers Nolley II and Tyler Harris came alive in the second half to lead the Tigers.

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Box score: Memphis 78, Temple 64 

The works of columnist Geoff Calkins and writers Drew Hill, Steven Johnson and John Varlas were named top 10 in the nation. 

Sophomore Jaye Nash, senior Micaiah Halliburton honored.

Memphis guard Earl Timberlake had missed the past two games.

Senior Alindsey Long turns in an MVP performance against Bartlett in the girls basketball championship game.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss All-Star weekend and set up the final 22 games of the regular season. 

Interview questions (and answers) that didn’t make it into The Daily Memphian’s “Becoming Ja” series. 

Which year-end award do the Memphis Grizzlies have the best chance of winning? Ja Morant may not like the answer.