The 26-year-old center back played nearly every available minute last season prior to his knee injury in August.

The Panthers’ Amarr Knox had a fine game Tuesday, one of many among area athletes from CBHS, Collierville, Hutchison, Arlington, Covington, Lausanne, Northpoint, Fayette-Ware, FACS, East, MHEA, Germantown, Briarcrest, Overton, Fayette Academy and Hillcrest.

Fan votes will account for 50% in determining the game’s starters, while voting from the media and fellow players will make up 25% each. 

Also tackled here: questions about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kiwi culture.

Brooks and Melton could make their return against the Pistons, but Desmond Bane is unlikely to play.

The 31-year-old midfielder is the lone remaining player from the club’s debut season.

Unbeknownst to each other, Desmond Bane and Ja Morant each called the Grizzlies “a team full of underdogs.”

The Tigers had a strong season in Ryan Silverfield’s first year. His second season wasn’t so great. Only time will tell what’s in store for year three. 

The Tigers have found their point guard, but their depth is about to be tested.

Penny Hardaway sure didn’t seem happy after the Tigers staved off Tulsa on Tuesday. Why was the Memphis coach so ticked?

Four players score in double figures as Mustangs get back into the swing of things with impressive road victory.

Jan. 4, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at FedExForum.

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The Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak against the Golden Hurricane.

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Box score: Memphis 67, Tulsa 64

Jan. 4, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

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Duren is out with a hip pointer.

The Grizzlies win their sixth game in a row.

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Box score: Grizzlies 110, Cavaliers 106

Despite the inevitable comparisons to Cordova alum Tyler Harris, the sophomore is developing into a singular talent.

Taylor Jenkins coached the Grizzlies to the most wins in the NBA in December. 

Kevin Johns spent three seasons in Memphis and helped Seth Henigan flourish in 2021 as a true freshman quarterback.

Jan. 3, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.

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The depleted Grizzlies were able to thwart another of the league’s elite, outrebounding the Nets 62-33.

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Box score: Grizzlies 118, Nets 104

Penny Hardaway said he’d be open to facing former Memphis coach John Calipari and Kentucky as a makeup game.

No team other than Houston has given Memphis more trouble than the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the AAC.

Devonte Nelson played in four games last season but didn’t see any playing time this year.