The numbers do not lie. But there are eight days until the next game to get back on track.

On the day Memphis announced a five-year contract extension for Penny Hardaway, the Tigers looked utterly inept in losing to Tulsa.

Memphis loses to Tulsa in clunker 

Davon Barnes leads the way with 24 points as Dragons pull away late.

Neither team played well, but the Tigers were plagued by unforced errors and poor shooting again.

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Winning the battles against the FAU secondary will be key in breaking the bowl game losing streak.

Sinclair and streaming services have not been able to reach an agreement, which could leave a large percentage of Memphians without Grizzlies games this season. 

Army replaces Tennessee after the Volunteers opted out of the bowl game because of positive coronavirus tests within the program.

Devontae Dobbs and Julian Barnett were both four-star prospects in the class of 2019.

Memphis Tigers men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway has inked a five-year extension worth $12.25 million, the school announced Monday. 

Memphis will need to somehow achieve a balanced offensive attack.

Event has set limitations; TSSAA expected to announce attendance rules soon.

How do you balance youth, progress, numbers and potential pitfalls? Just watch.

Notable developments include Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are skeptical.

Despite a 3-7 record, the Vols will be playing in the Liberty Bowl. Can they keep up with a mid-level Big 12 squad?

DeAndre Williams will be in the starting lineup for the Tigers, who want to deliver Tulsa some payback.

With his team leading by double digits, coach Taylor Jenkins rested the starters and went to the bench for interesting lineups.

Statistically, the Tigers’ opponent in the Montgomery Bowl has a weaker offense, but that doesn’t mean the planning is easier.

The Grizzlies and Tigers will play home basketball games without fans until further notice. This decision comes under the direction of public health officials. 

CBHS wins eighth in a row to open the season.

The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition. 

This will be the Tigers’ seventh straight bowl appearance, but they also have lost five in a row.

Dec. 17, 2020 (preseason game): Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

The offense has been dominant through three preseason games. The efficiency of Dillon Brooks is a big reason why. 

Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

From the Second Season Leap to the Kyle Anderson Belief Society, a few quick preseason notes on the Grizzlies and other NBA items of local relevance.