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    Calkins: Memphis is back in the NCAA. And that’s all that matters.

    It’s a shame the Tigers didn’t get a chance to celebrate their NCAA Tournament invitation the way they planned. But make no mistake — this is a defining moment for the program. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 13, 2022
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    Calkins: It should be a magnificent Sunday. And these Tigers earned it all.

    “The Memphis Tigers will play for the AAC Tournament title Sunday, and then they’ll get an NCAA Tournament bid. It has all been well and truly earned.”

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2022
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    Calkins: Nervous? Nah. Memphis didn’t come to Texas to lose.

    Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2022
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    Calkins: Why Penny Hardaway should be coach of the (half) year

    Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.

    By Geoff Calkins March 09, 2022
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    On magical day, Penny Hardaway delivers on his promises

    Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 06, 2022
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    Calkins: Now comes the biggest Memphis Tigers home game in years

    Memphis defeated South Florida on Thursday, setting up Sunday’s game against Houston. It’s the biggest Tigers home game in years.

    By Geoff Calkins March 04, 2022
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    Calkins: 52 for history! A magical night for Memphis, Morant

    On a mesmerizing night at FedExForum, Ja Morant became the first Grizzlies player to score 50 points in a game. He wound up with 52. And then Morant celebrated the feat with his teammates. And the whole city, too.

    By Geoff Calkins March 02, 2022
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    Calkins: With an NCAA bid for the taking, Tigers not letting go

    There’s just two weeks left until Selection Sunday. Judging by the way the Tigers blasted Wichita State, they don’t appear to be leaving their invitation to chance. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 28, 2022
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    Calkins: Ice storm ends a 70-year love story — in death

    Left in a house without power, Orange Mound residents Jake and Vennie McIntosh — ages 92 and 91 — died together in the recent ice storm.

    By Geoff Calkins February 27, 2022
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    Calkins: Think you’re a Memphis Tigers fan? Meet Julie.

    Julie Barrett went to her very first game at FedExForum Thursday. But you’d have to travel a long way (1,000 miles, anyway) to find a more devoted Memphis Tigers fan. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 28, 2022
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    Calkins: Hardaway seizes the moment in critical win

    With time running out in the first half, the Memphis Tigers were in dire straits. Which is when Penny Hardaway did something he rarely does. It was a brilliant stroke.

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    Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple

    Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers' best player bodes well for postseason run

    Box score: Memphis 78, Temple 64 

    By Geoff Calkins February 25, 2022
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    Calkins: A starry celebration for Memphis and Morant

    It was a memorable weekend for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at the NBA All-Star festivities. And that was before Morant threw down his eye-popping dunk.

    By Geoff Calkins February 20, 2022
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    Calkins: It’s not over, Memphis fans! But yeeesh.

    ‘Don’t lose heart, Memphis fans. The Tigers may have been blown out by SMU, but they can still make the NCAA Tournament. As long as they never play like that again.’

    By Geoff Calkins February 21, 2022
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    Calkins: By any name, this Memphis Tigers winning streak is sweet

    So what if the ESPN crew couldn’t actually pronounce the names of Memphis players Tuesday night? If the Tigers keep playing like this, they’ll be headed to (say it with me, ESPN!) the NCAA Tournament.

    By Geoff Calkins February 16, 2022
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    Calkins: Memphis gets ‘humongous’ win the program deserved

    The Memphis Tigers ended Houston’s 37-game home winning streak. It was a win they desperately needed. And that everyone connected with the program — coaches, players and fans — richly deserved.

    By Geoff Calkins February 12, 2022
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    Calkins: Better ingredients, better Tigers. Why Memphis can still get this done.

    Why should Memphis fans believe the Tigers can win two of their next three games against Houston, Cincinnati and SMU? Well, they have Jalen Duren for starters. Ask Tulane how hard it is to stop that guy. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 10, 2022
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    Calkins: Take it from Z-Bo, this Grizzlies team is ‘special’

    With Zach Randolph watching, the Grizzlies completed a season-sweep of the hated Clippers. “Can’t wait for the playoffs,” Randolph said. And we know how he feels. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2022
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    Calkins: The Memphis Tigers threw a party — and everybody came

    The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.

    By Geoff Calkins February 05, 2022
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    Calkins: Sure, Jackson State shafted the Southern Heritage Classic. But that won’t stop Fred Jones.

    Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 03, 2022
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    Calkins: Emoni Bates has (at least temporarily) left the building. But the problems he revealed remain.

    Emoni Bates has left Memphis for Michigan under mysterious circumstances. What’s going on? Will he ever be back? What the Bates saga tells us about a season gone badly awry.

    By Geoff Calkins February 02, 2022
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    Calkins: It was a triumphant return for Ja Morant

    Ja Morant celebrated his new All-Star status in the only way he knew how. He put together a 30-point triple-double as the Grizzlies beat Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz.

    By Geoff Calkins January 29, 2022
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    Calkins: Ja Morant is an All-Star. Here’s why that means so much.

    When Ja Morant was selected to the NBA All-Star Game Thursday, it felt like all of Memphis was celebrating along with him. There’s a very good reason for that. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 27, 2022
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    Calkins: Don’t ever count out Penny Hardaway. Not when a whole town is in love.

    There’s a reason Penny Hardaway still has a good chance to become a successful coach at Memphis. That reason is love.

    By Geoff Calkins January 22, 2022
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    Calkins: Can Hardaway get it done at Memphis? My ‘stupid bleeping’ question still stands

    I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot. 

    Related stories:

    Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start

    Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issues

    Hardaway goes off in explosive rant after loss to SMU

    Box score: SMU 70, Memphis 62

    By Geoff Calkins January 21, 2022
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    Calkins: Did you see that, America? Why you don’t want to mess with the Grizz

    Steven Adams picked up one of the Chicago Bulls and carried him away like a small child. Just more evidence that this is not a Grizzlies team to be trifled with. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 17, 2022

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