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. 

The senior has cut off social media and slowed down his dating life to play his best for the Tigers.

The Owls are young and undersized, but still should prove to be a challenge for Memphis.

Senior Alindsey Long scores 22 points as Tigers defeat their arch-rivals for the second time in three meetings this season.

Part 2 of the Grizzlies Mailbag takes on questions about some specific players, looming draft and free-agency issues, and some random nonsense. 

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The former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher takes over for Buster Kelso.

Tigers shake off missed free throws at the end of regulation and will take on East in Wednesday’s tournament final.

Part 1 of the Grizzlies Mailbag focuses on big-picture questions, about this season and beyond.