Here is a closer look at the efficiencies of Grizzlies lineups, and if you’re watching the NCAA Tournament, who might be of interest.

The Grizzlies have a record of 12-2 this season with Ja Morant unavailable. 

Bartlett, Bolton, Fayette-Ware, MAHS and Power Center Academy will represent the area beginning Tuesday in Murfreesboro.

Anthony Jones leaves Memphis after four years as the running backs coach. 

As you watch the Memphis Tigers, be sure to also enter The Daily Memphian’s men’s basketball tournament bracket.

It’s perfect timing for the return of Dillon Brooks. 

The Tigers announce their spring schedule, which includes an open practice in Nashville. 

March 13, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Brooks scored 15 points in his return from his ankle injury, and the Grizzlies thwarted the Thunder’s late run. 

Their pain of losing in the AAC title game overshadows somewhat their joy of making the NCAA Tournament.

March 13, 2022: The Houston Cougars defeat the Memphis Tigers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Tigers will face Boise State on Thursday.

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Think the Cougars were angry about losing twice to the Tigers? Houston certainly played like it.

The Tigers lost to Houston Sunday afternoon but as one fan tweeted, “Memphis is going to the NCAA Tournament. That’s what matters.”

The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.

“The Memphis Tigers will play for the AAC Tournament title Sunday, and then they’ll get an NCAA Tournament bid. It has all been well and truly earned.”

First-half red card complicates matters for 901 FC against one of the top teams in the USL Championship.

March 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

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.

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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.