Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.

Cedric Henderson, former coach of Collierville Schools, responded to allegations feeling some families were out to slander him for their own benefit.

Memphis put on a defensive clinic that was part of a more detailed game plan.

Jan. 27, 2022: Memphis defeats East Carolina at FedExForum.

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Lester Quinones led with 17 points, including four 3-pointers, and the return of Chandler Lawson from injury proved to be a key element.

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Box score: Memphis 71, ECU 54

When Ja Morant was selected to the NBA All-Star Game Thursday, it felt like all of Memphis was celebrating along with him. There’s a very good reason for that. 

The freshman will miss his second straight game.

Andrew Thomas wins with 55% of vote; Keria McGhee wins with 57%.

The Grizzlies point guard will play with the league’s best in the All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Cleveland.

Junior is on a 3-point tear for one of the area’s top teams.

Former U of M basketball star Cedric Henderson is the second head coach to depart the Dragons’ boys varsity team. Scott Robinson resigned earlier, after an investigation.

More than 200 of the area’s top players ranked this week.

The projected NBA draft lottery pick is set to release a non-fungible token as part of the inaugural “Candy Sweet Futures” college basketball line.

Jan 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio.

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Box score: Grizzlies 118, Spurs 110

After blowing a 10-point lead in the final two minutes, the Tigers are eagerly seeking redemption against the Pirates.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Zoo have come together to create a Ja Raffe bobblehead event.

The former Melrose coach turned down head coaching opportunities for a chance to return to Memphis.

Doctors are encouraging Duren to do more, but his return is up in the air in the rematch against the Pirates.

They take a look at the football recruiting class for 2022 as Ryan Silverfield once again is on a tear on the recruiting trail.

Phil Dotson leads Dragons with 21 points. 

There’s the question of De’Anthony Melton’s role, and what the recent losses to the Mavericks tell us.

Crysti’anna Whitehead has twin passions: basketball and writing. The former is helping her craft a potentially special ending to her high school career.

And the lead paragraph could well be: “Bigger isn’t always better.”