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.

March 4, 2022: FACS defeats Clarksville Academy in Division 2-A boys basketball state semifinal in Cookeville.

It wasn’t just about winning games, or even the games themselves.

The former Memphis Tigers player finished in the top three among receivers in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump and the 20-yard shuttle run.

The Crusaders, who have no trouble with Clarksville Academy, will take on Goodpasture in hopes of their first state championship.

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Box score: FACS 57, Clarksville Academy 32

Veteran Kennedy Claybrooks has the experience the Panthers need in their quest to reach Murfreesboro for the first time since 2015.

Winners of nine of their past 10 games, the Tigers are in a solid position for the NCAA Tournament. Beating Houston would make it even tougher for the committee to ignore them. 

Memphis defeated South Florida on Thursday, setting up Sunday’s game against Houston. It’s the biggest Tigers home game in years.

March 3, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa.

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Memphis does just enough to get by South Florida

Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.

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Box score: Memphis 73, South Florida 64

March 3, 2022: The Boston Celtics defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden in Boston.

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Celtics beat cold-shooting Grizzlies

The Grizzlies, including Ja Morant, struggled throughout the first half, and couldn’t make the necessary stops in the fourth quarter to get back in the game. 

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Box score: Celtics 120, Grizzlies 107

Fans pick Cooper Haynes and Hilary Shikuku in the final basketball vote of the season.

March 3, 2022, boys basketball state semifinal: Christian Brothers High School defeats Lipscomb Academy. 

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Undefeated CBHS advances to D2-AA title game

Brothers work it out when things get tight against Lipscomb Academy and will face Knoxville Catholic in Saturday’s final.

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Box score: CBHS 58, Lipscomb Academy 52

Dylan Parham started at left guard, right tackle and right guard in four seasons at Memphis, and says playing center feels natural for him.

There is no doubt that Dillon Brooks’ defensive skills will be missed in a matchup against Jayson Tatum. Instead, that challenge will likely fall on rookie Ziaire Williams. 

The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.

Brothers take on Lipscomb Academy in D2-AA Thursday and Crusaders square off against Clarksville Academy on Friday.

Core seniors, who were sophomores when the team lost in the title game two years ago, are determined to produce a different result — for themselves and the school.

Ja Morant said TNT was wise to flex the Grizzlies-Celtics game to national television, and dismissed the views of a sports talking head.

Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater against San Antonio is the most-viewed NBA Instagram video of all time. 

Can Ja Morant win the MVP this season? His chances are increasing by the game. 

Chandler Jackson marked his last career home game with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.