And more than one reader wanted to know about possible transfers.

The loss can’t take away from the growing signs of promise.

Feb. 4, 2021: Rockets 115, Grizzlies 103

The Rockets made 19 3-pointers, and the Grizzlies’ starters were held to 20 of 55 shooting from the floor. 

Box score: Houston 115, Memphis 103

Memphis’ seven-game winning streak over nearly a month’s span was enough to bring the Grizzlies from a below .500 group to fifth in the West standings. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations the rest of the way based on the latest developments.

Division 1 girls and boys will remain at the Murphy Center.

Ja Morant showed off his show collection on Instagram Wednesday night. 

Behind Landers Nolley II’s winning performance vs. UCF: A conversation with Penny Hardaway, and a superstition. 

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Box score: Memphis 75, UCF 61

Memphis pulls off season sweep of UCF

Feb. 1, 2021: Memphis 75, UCF 61

The Tigers had a rocky start to the second half, but were able to repel each challenge in the 75-61 win.

Box score: Memphis 75, UCF 61

Red Devils quarterback will shift to secondary for NCAA Division II power.

Star wide receiver Roc Taylor was jilted by Tennessee and landed at Memphis. He and his coach both say Taylor ended up at the better program. 

The team also has announced a number of initiatives to celebrate Black History Month.

Coach Ryan Silverfield managed to bring in enough talent to fill the holes left by transfers and opt-outs.

Austin Peay transfer Jeremiah Oatsvall has officially moved to wide receiver.

By the end of today, coach Ryan Silverfield will have put the finishing touches on the best recruiting class in Memphis history.

Owls play with purpose on both ends of the floor in improving their record to 11-3.

Feb. 2, 2021: Pacers 134, Grizzlies 116

The Tigers aren’t the only program affected. An expected rule change has led to what one recruiting director calls “free agency in college football.”

Memphis, playing the second game of a back-to-back, fell behind from the start.

Related story: Box score: Pacers 134, Grizzlies 116

Should the cans of Tiger Tail — the first official beer of the Memphis Tigers — be blue, black or gray? Fans can vote this month in the taproom of Grind City Brewing.

Circumstances that need to be weighed include two unpopular trades, injuries and the playoff opponents. 

Bartels won more than 100 games with the Tigers and guided the program to its first NCAA tournament appearance.

Much has been made of the Tigers' offensive turnaround, but let’s not take the consistent defensive efficiency for granted.