Coach Penny Hardaway said, “I’m going to make the adjustments on the rotations, man, and just keep a big on the floor at all times, keep a true big on the floor at all times.” The problem is: Who?
Special teams coach Pete Lembo constructed one of the best units in the nation.
Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center.
Trae Young and Ja Morant are two of eight players in NBA history to average 17 points and seven assists before the age of 21.
The Montgomery Bowl win was an example of how all three phases of the game clicked, and what can be expected next season.
Ryan Silverfield lands Grant Gunnell, who was the No. 10 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class.
If only we could all do all right the same way Ja Morant “did all right” in the Memphis Grizzlies regular season opener Wednesday night.
Ja Morant was brilliant in the first game of his season; Brady White was triumphant in the last game of his career. Together, they made it a night that Memphians won’t soon forget.
Montgomery Bowl, Dec. 23, 2020: Memphis 25, FAU 10
The school’s all-time leader in passing yards made sure to accomplish one last historic feat in his final game with the Tigers. Related story: Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
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
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.
At one time, there were people who didn’t want the NBA in Memphis. Now they have Ja Morant.
This is the first of our series honoring the 20th season of the Grizzlies in Memphis. We play no favorites ranking these games — well, except one.
There is a lease provision that has to be dealt with, but right now there’s no reason Memphis and its touchstone can’t work things out.
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.
Davon Barnes leads the way with 24 points as Dragons pull away late.