Not only did Houston's 61-58 win over Memphis in the AAC Tournament semifinals end the Tigers' NCAA hopes, it ensured senior Jeremiah Martin will never experience playing in the NCAAs.
Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals.
Chandler Lawson earns family bragging rights with MVP performance at the Class AA state championship game Saturday in Murfreesboro and leading Wooddale to a 59-46 victory over Knoxville Fulton.
Isaiah Maurice found his place in the Memphis offense. He feels like he plays his best basketball during tournament time -- he showed that Friday night in the win over the UCF Knights.
Memphis shows its toughness and swagger in routing UCF. But will that be enough to beat Houston? Saturday's game will be the ultimate test.
Memphis rolled over UCF, 79-55, Friday in the AAC quarters, but to keep their NCAA hopes alive they now must go through No. 1 seed Houston, which is 30-2 and a "beast," according to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.
James Wiseman dominates on both ends of the floor as East defeats Brentwood in Class AAA semifinals.
The Memphis Tigers defense had a season best performance in the win over the UCF Knights Friday afternoon and now faces top seed and No. 11 ranked Houston in the semifinals.
Kavion McClain's six 3-pointers not enough as Whitehaven ends the year 25-8.
Lawson brothers lead Wooddale into Saturday's Class AA state title game.
Lance Thomas can't play for the Tigers this season, but he's stepping up to motivate the Tigers as they make a run in the AAC Tournament.
The Memphis Tigers want and need guard Tyler Harris to keep shooting so they can make noise in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
Andy Bean is the hero as St. George's rallies to win second in a row.
Friday's game against UCF isn't just a big game. It is, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, "the biggest game of the year, by far."
Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points in their first-round win over Tulane. But seniors Mike Parks and Kyvon Davenport had strong games, as the seniors need to chip in if Memphis is to make it to the AAC tournament finals on Sunday.
Manassas coach Gerald Harris holds his head high despite state-tournament loss.
Jeremiah Martin leads a balanced scoring attack as Memphis moves to the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament with a big victory over UCF.
James Wiseman leads a balanced effort as three-time defending champion East wins easily.
The Atlanta Hawks snapped the Memphis Grizzlies' three-game winning streak with a 132-111 victory on Wednesday night.
Whitehaven shuts down Sevier County in Class AAA quarterfinals.
Penny Hardaway may be the most photographed man in the history of Memphis. Here's why he never says no to a photo request.
While Memphis didn't earn a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, the Tigers know to make the NCAA they probably have to win four straight, including Sunday's championship game.
Oregon signee Chandler Lawson leads a balanced effort as Wooddale wins first state-tournament game in school history.