The statistics reveal a great deal about a shot, and shot attempts, that is taken in the “short mid-range.”

Coach Taylor Jenkins has to weigh whether Grayson Allen or De’Anthony Melton get in the Grizzlies’ rotation. But the condensed schedule should give both players plenty of opportunities. 

Crushed after the 2020 pandemic shut down their season, the Lions have fought back to take advantage of this chance.

Back to Texas the Tigers go as the No. 1 seed, and the bracket is loaded with interesting matchup possibilities.

Seth Leuck’s game-winner in the top of the eighth helps Dragons avoid opening-day frustration.

March 15, 2021: Suns 122, Grizzlies 99

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The Grizzlies couldn’t keep pace with the Suns’ offense in their third straight loss. 

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Best friend wants to honor Tim McCormack, who started taping ankles and cheering the team from the sideline in 1972.

A more upbeat Tigers coach says the team is headed in the right direction. 

Mitch Guitar was member of 2017 Big Ten championship team at Wisconsin.

No, the Memphis Tigers won’t be in the NCAA tournament. But we can root for some of the Grizzlies players’ alma maters at the Big Dance.

Memphis will be sitting out the NCAA Tournament yet again this year. Here’s a reason for hope (and some reasons to despair).

The Tigers are battling Mississippi State and Ole Miss for one of Texas’ best.

Memphis is just the third team in the past 15 years to finish top three in KenPom.com’s adjusted defensive efficiency metric and not make the NCAA Tournament. Instead, Memphis will participate in the NIT as a No. 1 seed 

March 14, 2021: Thunder 128, Grizzlies 122

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The Grizzlies had a 12-point lead, but the Thunder’s proficient 3-point shooting was overwhelming.

The commissioner argued for the Tigers’ inclusion despite the AAC’s decision not to reschedule their regular-season games against Houston and Wichita State. 

What is in front of the Tigers is an agonizing wait to see what the NCAA selection committee has in store.

March 13, 2021: AAC semifinal: Houston 76, Memphis 74

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The Tigers came charging back in the second half, but their bad habit of turning the ball over stalled them. 

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Sources say Simon, one of the Tigers’ best recruiters, was placed on administrative leave three weeks ago.

In Hardaway’s words, it’s time to play smarter, loosen up and “enjoy this moment.” 

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Box score, AAC quarterfinals: Memphis 70, UCF 62

Memphis defeated UCF on Friday to set up a rematch against the Houston Cougars. It’s the game everyone wanted. And now it is here.

March 12, 2021: The Memphis Tigers beat UCF in the AAC quarterfinals in Fort Worth, Texas.

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