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.

Oregon signee won Class AA Mr. Basketball last season.

Memphis still has issues in its game, but Williams’ appearance on the court is a welcome development.

The Evansville transfer became eligible to play just hours before Memphis and Tulane tipped off Wednesday. For a beleaguered Tigers team, it may have been just in time.

Dec. 16, 2020: Memphis vs. Tulane in New Orleans

Transfer DeAndre Williams, declared eligible just hours before the game, made an immediate impression.

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Related story: Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74

Seven or eight players likely will enroll early to take advantage of workouts and learning Memphis’ playbook.

Morant is picking winners on his social media sweepstakes. And here’s an update on a number of personnel moves that happened in rapid succession.

D.J. Brown and Gavin McKay, among other area football players, made commitments to their colleges official.

Christian Brothers High School guard Chandler Jackson led the team with 24 points in victory over Ensworth.

High school football commits around the country are signing their national letters of intent today. Follow along as Memphis gathers its next class.

Tiger Tail, a new product made by Grind City Brewing Co., will be the official craft beer of Memphis Tigers athletics. 

Randy Boyd brings state-wide connections, valuable baseball experience to an already-successful organization. “He’s Mr. Tennessee,” said Craig Unger, Redbirds president and general manager.

Florida Atlantic is led by former USF coach Willie Taggart and has a strong defense. But the Owls don’t have a 1,000-yard passer or a rusher with more than 500 yards, despite playing eight games.

Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.

Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game. 

The pluses, minuses and qualities of Grayson Allen, De’Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane and John Konchar.

Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies. 

The Division 1 and Division 2 all-metro teams are also announced.

Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.

Memphis is headed to Montgomery, Alabama, for its seventh straight bowl appearance.