Dec. 23, 2020: Spurs 131, Grizzlies 119

Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score

The transformation of the Tigers’ defense foiled FAU’s attempt to rally in the Montgomery Bowl. Related story: Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro 

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The Tigers’ mission: Break their five-game losing streak in bowl games.

Rebels’ junior guard comes through with a big effort in the victory over their arch rival.

Marquette signee Kam Jones is averaging 23 points per game in the early going.

The Memphis defensive line has been one of the more underrated storylines of the season.

With the Tigers struggling right now and no more games until Dec. 29, Memphis fans can at least look forward to watching former Tigers James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa make their NBA debuts this week. 

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.