Memphis running back Darrell Henderson didn't practice with his team Friday as the Tigers began preparation for the Dec. 22 Birmingham Bowl.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — JaMychal Green scored 24 points in a reserve role, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-103 on Friday night.

For most of the Grizzlies’ time in Memphis, the arrival of LeBron James has been an event. For all of the Grizzlies’ time in Memphis -- the old heads can still hear “Beat L.A.” reverberating around the Pyramid -- the arrival of the Los Angeles Lakers has been an event.

Mike Norvell continued to pseudo-avoid questions regarding whether he is a candidate for other coaching jobs, repeating that he is pleased with his role as Tigers coach.

Three days after the best game of his young career as a Memphis Tiger, Isaiah Maurice conceded that, yes, he has had an adjustment period. Which makes him just like his teammates.

Here are the first Daily Memphian high school boys basketball rankings of the season. Records are through Tuesday's games. For corrections and clarifications, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com.

When offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham and wide receiver coach Desmond Lindsey sat down with quarterback Sheldon Layman the conversation didn’t focus on football.

Geoff Calkins and Jonah Jordan talk about the future of Memphis football coach Mike Norvell, the disgrace that was the AAC title game, the state of football and basketball recruiting and the progress of Penny Hardaway’s basketball team.

Times are good for Barry Odom – very good.

The first 7,500 spectators entering FedExForum for Saturday afternoon's University of Memphis game will received a Penny Hardaway bobblehead – the university's latest promotion as fans return to games under the lure of the Tigers' new coach. 

Marc Gasol had his worst game of the season. Jaren Jackson Jr. fouled out in 21 minutes. The Grizzlies had more missed free throws (nine) than made three-pointers (seven). And they still notched a double-digit win against what is so far one of the West’s best teams.

Here are the first Daily Memphian high school girl basketball rankings of the season. Records and statistics are through Monday's games. For corrections and clarifications, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com.

Mike Conley scored 22 points, JaMychal Green had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies held the Los Angeles Clippers to a season scoring low in a 96-86 victory Wednesday night.

Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, which recognizes the top winter sports performers from the past seven days.

Geoff Calkins, Don Wade and Jonah Jordan discuss another big week in University of Memphis sports.

The Grizzlies took to the practice court on Tuesday afternoon with two former Defensive Players of the Year (Marc Gasol, Joakim Noah) and what they hope is a future one (Jaren Jackson Jr.).

Memphis offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham had a simple message for his quarterbacks when he opened practice Tuesday.

Memphis 88, S. Dakota, 80

Here are Tuesday's reported high school sports results along with late results from Monday. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com.

Last season if was going to get done, then Jeremiah Martin was probably going to be the one to do it. He led Memphis in scoring with 18.9 points per game, but also in assists and steals, and as a 6-foot-3 guard was even third in rebounding percentage.

Memphis (4-4) won their best home game of the season in an 88-80 contest over South Dakota State (7-3).

Tyler Harris and Jeremiah Martin scored 22 points each and a pesky Memphis defense forced 23 turnovers as the Tigers defeated South Dakota State 88-80 on Tuesday night.

Memphis faces a Wake Forest team with some question marks on both sides of the football when they take on the Demon Deacons in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 22. 

How, you may ask, did Penny Hardaway come to sign a wing sauce stain?

As expected, the Memphis Grizzlies officially announced Tuesday the signing of veteran center Joakim Noah for the remainder of the season.