Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston. When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidableRelated story:
The defensive force has played just 21 games this season. The Grizzlies will try to reintegrate him as quickly as possible.
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose.
The Mustangs have been a natural foil to Memphis, but the Tigers know what it’s going to take to come out victorious after two brutal losses this season.
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Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Related story:
After a successful career in the big leagues, Christian Brothers’ new baseball coach Jason Motte is ready to impart his wisdom, win games and have fun.
What will be the biggest challenge in reintegrating Dillon Brooks into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss.
Several promising newcomers and the eagerly awaited return of keeper John Berner mark the club’s fourth season.
His month-long absence because of a back injury showed just how important he is to Memphis.
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
Never mind all the talk about bubbles and brackets. Just win the conference tournament, and get the banner y’all deserve.
Winners of the Hamilton Eye Institute Race for Sight 5K at Shelby Farms.
The Grizzlies know that the shooting must improve to win in the playoffs. “Maybe there are some things schematic-wise and spacing that I can work with,” Coach Taylor Jenkins said.
“All of that aside, John K., it’s no mystery to me why the crowd goes crazy when you get in the game,” says Candace Echols in her open letter to the Grizzlies player.
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.
Alindsey Long leads Tigers with 17 points.
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
Second-half comeback bid falls short against Creek Wood.
Dylan Parham’s goal was to look athletic during warmups, and joining the All-Combine team is evidence that his mission was a success.