Scouting report: Tigers have to fight Va. Tech’s 3-pointers, dragging tempo
Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22), a redshirt senior, is the Hokies leading scorer. Aluma averages 12.4 points per game for the 5-0 Hokies. The Tigers (4-0) face the undefeated Hokies (5-0) in the opening round of the NIT Season Tip-Off in Brooklyn, New York, Wednesday night. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.
Topics
Memphis Tigers Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway 2021-22 college basketball Virginia Tech NIT Season Tip-Off Landers Nolley IISteven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.