More than 230 of the area’s top players ranked this week, and Tennessee Secondary Schools Association puts two Tipton-Rosemark Academy players at the top. Totals are through games of Jan. 30.

It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”

Feb. 2, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Grizzlies hold on with help from Williams, Bane to beat Knicks

The Grizzlies struggled at times, but rookie Ziaire Williams had a career-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had two key 3s to help secure the win.

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Box score: Grizzlies 120, Knicks 108

Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”

Former Freedom Prep teammates reunite in celebration. At Collierville, several standouts opt to gamble on themselves as preferred walk-ons.

Memphis is the first professional team for 22-year-old fullback Mitchell Myers.

Emoni Bates has left Memphis for Michigan under mysterious circumstances. What’s going on? Will he ever be back? What the Bates saga tells us about a season gone badly awry.

The Tigers have the No. 47 recruiting class in the country, according to Rivals rankings.

Jackson State and Tennessee State have played in the annual HBCU showcase since 1990.

Herbert Kendall previously served as varsity assistant and junior high head coach at the school.

Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the Tigers’ basketball game being postponed due to weather.

In a season of disappointment, the development of Josh Minott has been a refreshing storyline.

A winter storm has forced the Tigers and host Bearcats to reschedule.

Bates’ father refutes tweet that said the freshman’s future with the Memphis Tigers was in question.

The Bearcats have won four of their past five since losing to Memphis and have risen to No. 68 in the latest NCAA Net Rankings.

The new offensive coordinator for the Tigers, Tim Cramsey, is reassured after meeting Memphis’ two quarterbacks.

The guard is the fourth Grizzlies player to be picked for the All-Star Weekend showcase in the past three seasons.

Tyus Jones has undeniably been an important bench piece for the Grizzlies. But with his contract expiring, his future with the team is in question. 

Elliott set a Philadelphia Eagles franchise record this season by succeeding on 90.9% of field-goal attempts.

Jan. 31, 2022: The Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Grizzlies in Philadelphia.

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Grizzlies fall in overtime to Philadelphia

Ja Morant’s heroics weren’t enough, and the Grizzlies let an overtime lead slip away to Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. 

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Box score: 76ers 122, Grizzlies 119 (OT)