This is the box score for the NBA preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat at FedExForum on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

The defense is leading the way for the Memphis football team this season, and basketball fans got a preseason peak into what Penny Hardaway’s team will look like this year. 

One of the nation’s top offenses will go head-to-head with one of the best defenses. North Texas ranks No. 13 in scoring offense, averaging 40.8 points per game, while the Tigers’ defense is No. 13, allowing 15.8 points per game. 

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Who wins the latest game in the historic rivalry known as the Third Saturday of October may matter more than ever for Alabama and Tennessee.

Rebuilding Mississippi State aims to halt a five-game losing streak with its first SEC win.

While an NBA truism is that the biggest stars win titles, the belief here is that depth will be of increasing importance in the regular season.

Brandon Thomas has worn many hats as a Tiger. He went from being the featured back in 2021 to a reduced role as a short-yardage specialist. He’s moved back into a bigger role this year.

Saints won a thriller over Knoxville Catholic while the Mustangs took control early against Rossview.

This Tipton-Rosemark Academy star leads the Shelby-Metro area with 1,814 yards and has scored 23 touchdowns.

Ja Morant is working through an ankle sprain, while Marcus Smart has some knee soreness. Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to recover from a hamstring strain.

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Jarvis Greer was born in Memphis. Zach Randolph was not. The two love the city just the same. “It’s home,” Z-Bo said.

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“All coaches and players are talking about buying them dinner and buying them gifts, all that stuff,” Pippen said. “It’s been good fun.”

The “Little General” was one of 11 inductees into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, and Ja Morant has an ankle sprain. Plus, the Grizzlies have added Luke Kennard to the injury list. 

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“There’s a reason that we play games like this,” Memphis coach Alex Simmons said. “No. 1, to get better. No. 2, to see what it feels like to play at a level that literally nobody in the country plays at.”

“I know where we are,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ 84-76 loss to No. 9 UNC. “I know where we’re gonna be. I’m not trying to be the best team in October. I’ve learned my lesson on that going into my seventh year.”

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“Could not be any better,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., the president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness arm of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “And next year, we’ll take it to the next level.”