Buckley: Nae’Qwan Tomlin has to be Memphis’ No. 3. Or 2. Now or never.
University of Memphis forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (7) reacts to a three-pointer during a Feb. 21, 2024, game against Charlotte.On Sunday, Feb. 25, Tomlin scored 21 points against FAU. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Tim Buckley
Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
“The Memphis Tigers need Nae’Qwan Tomlin to continue playing like he did Sunday against FAU if they’re to have any shot at the NCAA Tournament.”
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