You will remember this one forever, won’t you? The Tigers’ season may have ended with Saturday’s loss to Gonzaga. But the game delivered an emphatic message to the country. Memphis basketball is back.
March 19, 2022: The Gonzaga Bulldogs defeat the Memphis Tigers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon.
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Ja Morant will sit out for the second time in three games.
Dawkins replaces Anthony Jones Jr., who left for TCU.
Watching how three teams defeated Gonzaga this season might reveal some clues.
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March 18, 2022: Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett defeats Bartlett in TSSAA boys basketball Class 4A state semifinal.
Nearly four years to the day since he accepted the Memphis job, Penny Hardaway will lead the Memphis Tigers as they take on No. 1 Gonzaga. It’s been a long journey to get to this moment. But the Tigers are back where they belong.
The Tigers are uncowed by the fact they’re taking on top-seeded Gonzaga with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.
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The second-round West Region game will feature two likely draft lottery picks and two experienced big men going at it.
The Tigers at their best can fluster the opposition. The Tigers at their worst know how to regroup.
The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.
The Knights, playing at state for the first time, kept pace with East Nashville until late in the game.
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The senior guard, with an injured ankle, led the Tigers in their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014. Their next opponent: top-seeded Gonzaga.
“Hey, that’s always what I wanted to do,” Clarke said. “Just catch lobs.”
Memphis Tigers to face Gonzaga on Saturday, March 19.
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The freshman guard has not played since Jan. 27 because of a back issue.
Something to be wary of: The Broncos might not have the most prolific offense. But they held one opponent to 37 points this season.