Ed Scott also gave updates on Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.

Against the Lakers, Jaylen Wells wins rookie battle. Plus, three other observations. 

Center Jay Huff has been a revelation for the Grizzlies this season. But he’s only the second-most talented person in his household. 

Players from Collierville, Covington, Fairley, Munford, Sheffield, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are in the running for the state’s top high school football prize.

Fun facts, historical notes and tidbits you can use ahead of Friday’s action.

Standouts from Booker T. Washington, MASE, Middle College and Westwood honored by the league’s coaches.

Redshirt freshman Malachi Breland has started Memphis’ last three games. Former teammate Jacob Likes said his commitment as a true freshman last year put him in a position to thrive this season.

Star point guard Ja Morant shared his disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers after a dominant win on Wednesday. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 131, Lakers 114

Ja Morant, rookie Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points each for the Grizzlies, but the star point guard left the game with a hamstring injury.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers played on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at FedExForum.

Penny Hardaway addresses how the Memphis Tigers’ frontcourt rotation is impacted by the departure of Tyreek Smith, a transfer from SMU who left the team due to a dispute about NIL payments.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is excited he no longer has homework, but he’s showing his intelligence as Marcus Smart’s understudy.

The Daily Memphian is keeping track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.

New Tiger P.J. Haggerty toyed with Missouri late in Memphis’ 83-75 season-opening win at FedExForum.

Zach Edey is trying to be forgiving with himself as he adjusts to a brand-new style of basketball in the NBA. 

Two weeks into this season, the Grizzlies’ daily injury reports have been longer than anyone wants to see. But a big part of this story is also that ostensible third-teamers have stepped up, in a major way.

Thanks to some key words by Tyrese Hunter at halftime, Memphis came out in the second half with new life in a come-from-behind effort that resulted in an 83-75 win.

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 Box score: Memphis 83, Missouri 75

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After the 4-2 victory, the Tigers advance into the American Athletic Conference’s final four teams. 

Zach Edey became the first rookie to finish with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks on 90% shooting since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984. 

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Box score: Nets 106, Grizzlies 104

Ja Morant scored 25 points and rookie Zach Edey had season-highs of 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Grizzlies, but it was not enough to win in Brooklyn.

Led by P.J. Haggerty’s 25 points, six rebounds and five assists, the hometown Tigers outscored the SEC’s Tigers 51-33 in the second half to erase a 10-point halftime deficit. 

This the box score for the NCAA game between the University of Memphis Tigers and the University of Missouri Tigers on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at FedExForum.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.

Coach Ryan Silverfield said he appreciates that Memphis football is in a place of high expectations. 

This news comes hours before coach Penny Hardaway’s team opens its 2024-25 regular season against Missouri at FedExForum at 7 p.m.