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<strong>Dejected Tigers guard Kendric Davis reacts during a loss to Tulane during action on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.</strong> (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)Memphis Tigers Basketball

Tigers lament loss to Tulane: ‘We let the city down’

Coach Penny Hardaway’s squad had four players score in double-digit points, but its lackluster defensive effort, 22 turnovers and missed free throws ultimately allowed the Green Wave (15-7, 8-3 AAC) to come out on top.

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Buckley: Kendric Davis shouldn’t have shot 3. Penny Hardaway forgave him. 

Box score: Tulane 90, Memphis 89 (OT)

By Parth Upadhyaya 2 hours ago
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Calkins: It could have been a great day at FedExForum. It was a crusher, instead.

Memphis fans thronged to FedExForum to celebrate Lorenzen Wright, Larry Finch and the Memphis Tigers. Then the game happened. For reasons that are becoming all too familiar, it did not go well. 

By Geoff Calkins 5 hours ago
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Box score: Tulane 90, Memphis 89 (OT)

NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Saturday, Feb. 4 game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave played at FedExForum in Memphis.

By The Associated Press 9 hours ago
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Memphis Tigers legend Lorenzen Wright will be ‘smiling down’ as his jersey is retired

Though the late Wright won’t be there to see his jersey retirement ceremony, those who knew him best can imagine him savoring the occasion the only way he knew how.

By Parth Upadhyaya February 03, 2023

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    Buckley: Kendric Davis shouldn’t have a shot 3. Penny Hardaway forgave him.

    The University of Memphis Tigers point guard scored a game-high 26 points but made a miscue late in an overtime loss to Tulane.

    By Tim Buckley 5 hours ago
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    Tigers’ New Year’s Day loss to Tulane fires quest for ‘revenge’

    After losing to Tulane on New Year’s Day, the Memphis rallied to win six of their past seven games and look to hit their stride as they face the Green Wave Saturday, Feb. 4.

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    What to look for in Memphis’ rematch versus Tulane

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 03, 2023
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    What to look for in Memphis’ rematch versus Tulane

    Memphis will take on Tulane at 1 p.m. Saturday at FedExForum in a rematch of its New Year’s Day loss in New Orleans.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 02, 2023
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    Former Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren makes NBA Rising Stars Game

    Duren has averaged 8.4 points and 8.5 rebounds through 44 games played for Detroit this season.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 31, 2023
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    Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway says return of Dandridge, Lomax could affect Memphis’ chemistry

    While Penny Hardaway knows the boost the return of Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax could give Memphis, he’s also cautious about the impact it could have on the team’s chemistry.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 31, 2023
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    Martin: It could be a Cal vs. Penny showdown for former Tiger’s son

    Billy Richmond Jr., a former Memphis Tiger, said Hardaway “thinks the world” of his son, Billy Richmond III. John Calipari also likes his son, as a complement to a five-star player. 

    By John Martin January 31, 2023
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    Kendric Davis’ second-half surge powers Memphis past Tulsa

    Davis poured in 26 points to save the day in an 80-68 win for the Tigers (17-5, 7-2 AAC) over Tulsa on Sunday afternoon.

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    Box score: Memphis 80, Tulsa 68

    Memphis commits Mikey Williams and JJ Taylor shine on national TV

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 29, 2023
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    Box score: Memphis 80, Tulsa 68

    NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Sunday, Jan. 29 game between the Memphis Tigers and Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

    By The Associated Press January 29, 2023
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    Memphis commits Mikey Williams and JJ Taylor shine on national TV

    The Tigers’ four-star duo Mikey Williams and JJ Taylor had big games for San Ysidro High School (San Diego) in a late tip-off Saturday on ESPN2.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 29, 2023
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    What to look for in Memphis’ game against Tulsa

    When Memphis takes on Tulsa on the road Sunday, it’ll mark the third time in the past four games where it’ll face a team in the bottom half of the AAC standings.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 28, 2023
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    Penny Hardaway thankful for much more than 100th win on ‘special’ night

    On a night when the Memphis’ usually outspoken leader wouldn’t say much about his accomplishment, his players spoke for him.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 29, 2023
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    Hardaway on Tyre Nichols: ‘My heart is big for the city’

    Memphis’ fifth-year basketball coach was asked Thursday night if he had any comment on the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols due to injuries sustained at a traffic stop.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 27, 2023
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    Tigers’ Kendric Davis brings ‘extra juice’ in win over former team

    Davis scored 25 points to go with 11 assists and seven rebounds to lead his Memphis Tigers (16-5, 6-2 AAC) to a 99-84 win over SMU.

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    Penny Hardaway thankful for much more than 100th win on ‘special' night

    Box score: Memphis 99, SMU 84 

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 26, 2023
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    Box score: Memphis 99, SMU 84

    NCAA men’s basketball box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and SMU Mustangs played at FedExForum in Memphis.

    By The Associated Press January 26, 2023
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    Martin: As Hardaway goes for his official 100th win, a review of his best

    In honor of the fifth-year coach being one win away from the milestone, it felt like the right time to rank the five best wins head coach Penny Hardaway had for Memphis Tigers’ basketball.

    By John Martin January 26, 2023
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    Calkins: Why Penny will never meet insane expectations  — but is still the perfect guy for the job

    Has Penny Hardaway met the lofty expectations he set for himself? No. Can he ever accomplish what he set out to accomplish? Probably not, but is he the man to coach Memphis basketball? Absolutely, he is.

    By Geoff Calkins January 26, 2023
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    What to look for in Memphis’ game against SMU

    Memphis will look to keep its momentum going when it hosts SMU at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at FedExForum.

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    ‘I’m about business:’ Davis focused on beating former team in SMU

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 26, 2023
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    ‘I’m about business:’ Davis focused on beating former team in SMU

    Davis, Memphis’ star 6-foot guard, played three seasons at SMU before joining the Tigers’ program as a transfer this past offseason. And when the Mustangs visit FedExForum on Thursday, he’ll take on his former team for the first time.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 25, 2023
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    Tigers Basketball Insider: Houston’s Kelvin Sampson praises Penny Hardaway, Memphis

    During his weekly radio Show on Monday, the Houston coach discussed his Cougars’ home loss to Temple on Sunday. He then unpromptedly spoke about Penny Hardaway and Memphis.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 24, 2023
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    Hardaway pivoted to get Memphis back on track. The Tigers’ win over Cincinnati is proof.

    It’s easy to see why Hardaway spoke with such pride after Memphis knocked off Cincinnati on the road on Sunday afternoon to pick up its third consecutive win.

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    Williams, Davis lead Tigers to road win over Cincinnati

    Box score: Memphis 75, Cincinnati 68

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 22, 2023
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets win 100!* (Just don’t tell the IARP)

    Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams were magnificent in leading the Memphis Tigers to their 100th win under Penny Hardaway. OK, the official record will say this was win No. 99. Either way, it was sweet. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 22, 2023
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    Box score: Memphis 75, Cincinnati 68

    NCAA men’s basketball box score for the game between the Memphis Tigers and the Cincinnati Bearcats played Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023.

    By The Associated Press January 22, 2023
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    Williams, Davis lead Tigers to road win over Cincinnati

    DeAndre Williams led the Tigers with 26 points and Kendric Davis added 21 to help Memphis improve to 15-5 overall and 5-2 in conference play.

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    Hardaway pivoted to get Memphis back on track. The Tigers’ win over Cincinnati is proof.

    Box score: Memphis 75, Cincinnati 68

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 22, 2023
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    What to look for in Memphis’ game against Cincinnati

    Memphis’ battle on Sunday, Jan. 22, with its long-time rival presents a key opportunity for the Tigers to pick up a Quadrant 2 victory.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 21, 2023
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    Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win over Wichita State

    Penny Hardaway was conflicted when addressing reporters after his team’s victory over Wichita State on Thursday night at FedExForum.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 20, 2023

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