The defensive lineman committed to the Tigers over Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss and UAB.

The Grizzlies have made it clear their strategy is long term. Here is a look at how the roster pieces fit in that game plan.

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Penny Hardaway must decide who will replace assistant coach Tony Madlock and strength and conditioning coach Darby Rich. Plus there’s the matter of Jermaine Johnson, who was brought in on a one-year deal to replace assistant coach Mike Miller.

Thomas appeared in just three games for Memphis in two seasons.

Cameron Kinley, who just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, had signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Buccaneers.

Wearing an orange jacket in a nod to his history with the Tennessee Volunteers, the legendary quarterback follows his father’s footsteps receiving the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award.

According to a Tweet posted by the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle crashed into a house on Horn Lake Road in South Memphis and killed Young, who was sitting inside.

Michael Salazar, Kyle Murphy score as Memphis defeats Indy Eleven soccer for the first time. Collierville High’s Matt Brucker makes club history as Memphis’ youngest player ever to appear in a game.

Former Memphis DL Christian Johnson formed 901Phenom during the pandemic for high school players who had no teams.

Here are the two things the Memphis Grizzlies absolutely have to do this offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title. I believe they’ll do both.

Zach Kleiman touches on Justise Winslow situation, Jonas Valanciunas explains the infamous jacket and Dillon Brooks shows off his cards playing skills. 

Matt Brucker of Collierville and Max Talley of Houston will keep future high school, college eligibility.

Team will be shorthanded for Saturday’s visit to Group F leader Indy Eleven, but coach Ben Pirmann has high hopes, especially for Andre Reynolds and Brecc Evans.

Vice president of basketball operations was key part of drafts that brought in Morant, Clarke, Bane and Tillman.

The team tempered expectations because of his injury rehab, but it also has to evaluate what his ceiling is.

Ex-running back Jamal Jones will coordinate relations between university and former student-athletes.

Dillon Brooks was astounding in the postseason; Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the tipping point.

The Grizzlies’ season is over. Where will Memphis go from here?

Magnifico was also a walk-on tight end for the Memphis Tigers.

Jaren Jackson Jr. spoke from the heart, and who could blame him?

June 2, 2021, Game 5: Utah Jazz eliminate Memphis Grizzlies in NBA first-round series in Salt Lake City.

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The Grizzlies’ season is finished following the blowout loss; Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant each score 27.

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Box score: Jazz 126, Grizzlies 110

Stanford freshman enters major on a five-tournament winning streak.

Shelby County teams and individuals brought home several championships in 2021.