Why some basketball pundits think Memphis has Final Four potential
Despite Memphis not cracking the AP Top 25 preseason poll, some college basketball pundits have gone as far as to call the Tigers a dark horse Final Four contender.
Despite Memphis not cracking the AP Top 25 preseason poll, some college basketball pundits have gone as far as to call the Tigers a dark horse Final Four contender.
Collierville, ECS, Houston, Hutchison, Lakeland Prep and St. George’s are chasing titles in their respective divisions when the action begins Wednesday.
Millington Central High jumps into the Class 4A poll for the first time this season.
The Memphis Grizzlies have expanded the Grizzlies Den ahead of the new season to provide a better experience for shoppers at games this season.
The Grizzlies expressed their disappointment that Steven Adams will miss the season on Monday. The team leaders now turn to Jaren Jackson Jr. to step up his rebounding game.
After the kickoff time against USF was announced, coach Ryan Silverfield spoke on Saturday’s tight end production and discussed a few injury updates during his Monday press conference.
Quinerly is recognized as one of the 20 best point guards in the country ahead of the 2023-24 season.
There are only a few tickets left in the Pinnacle and plaza levels ahead of the Grizzlies’ opening night game against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
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This week the region championship meets will be held at Shelby Farms.
When the Grizzlies take the court Wednesday, it will do so without three of what would have been its top seven players, together accounting for $60 million of the team’s $150 million in player salary. How will the team refashion themselves on the fly? Grizzlies Insider: Despite Ja Morant suspension, ticket sales still on the rise for MemphisRelated stories:
Here’s why the Memphis quarterback is never rattled: “I belong here. I’m supposed to be here. I’m good enough to be successful at this level and it’s not just because my dad was my coach in high school.”
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After being held scoreless in the first 45 minutes, the No. 10 Tigers came alive after halftime.
This was the first meeting between Memphis and one of the newcomers to the American Athletic Conference and Memphis needed to show UAB that there is a difference.
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Defensive coordinator Matt Barnes challenged his unit to force more takeaways. Although the defense didn’t start the game well, it finished with three interceptions and a fumble recovery. Tigers roll to 24-point win in Battle for the Bones with UABRelated content:
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NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s Memphis Tigers game against the UAB Blazers.
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Penny Hardaway comments on Alabama coach Nate Oats’ remarks about point guards during SEC Media Days.
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Quarterback throws two touchdown passes as the Dragons improve to 7-2 and lock up a playoff spot in Class 6A.
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