From Penny Hardaway’s choice to go small at the end, to Alex Lomax’s hustle, every decision had a critical effect.

The Tigers didn’t just defeat SMU at FedExForum Tuesday night. They showed the ability to fight back.

Cameron Miller scores 21 as Lions overcome a slow start.

Jan. 26, 2021: Memphis 76, SMU 72

Alex Lomax led the rally in the first half and a couple of key breaks late in the game gave the Tigers their third straight win. 

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There were a lot of questions posed, but also some assessments that wanted confirmation (like, what about Hasheem Thabeet?).

The district was one of 20 awarded the State Personnel Development Grant in 2018 through a competitive grant process.

Marquette signee is averaging nearly 23 points through first 14 games.

I was stunned when I tested positive for COVID. In the course of recovering, I learned a few things. 

Hernando venue, at 63,000 square feet, will house facilities for basketball, baseball and volleyball.

Versatility has made the Oregon commit an ideal complement to an already strong Houston team.

At last, the offense has kicked in. And with two games this week against SMU, the defense will need to be as solid as ever.

It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games. 

Ja Morant might be a longshot for the Olympics, but don’t count him out just yet. 

Plus: We’re accepting submissions to the mailbag, but with a twist.

The past two games indicate some of the bigger problems might be resolved. Now it’s time to get to the details.

Jan. 24, 2021: University of Memphis Tigers 80, East Carolina University Pirates 53

The Grizzlies have now had six games postponed this season. 

Johnson, who was 102, was the first Black coach to win a Division III national basketball title. 

One of the Tigers’ best defensive linemen intends to transfer

After opting out during the 2020 season, Markevion Quinn has entered the transfer portal

State’s top-ranked AAA team still in the fine-tuning stage.

From humble beginnings to home run king, Hank Aaron, who died on Jan. 22, left a legacy. He even found time for a brief stopover in Memphis and hit a home run in a football stadium.