Scouting report: Can Tigers bounce back against Wichita State?
Memphis Tigers guard Lester Quinones (right) drives to the basket against Western Kentucky University defender Jaylen Butz (left) during action on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Steven 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.
With another Quad 1 opportunity on the line, the Tigers’ game against the Shockers is a must win.
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