Memphis vs. VCU: What to know for Tigers’ home opener
Memphis forward Rihards Vaver (15) goes in for a basket over an Iowa State defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (Josh Jurgens/AP)
The Tigers will play their first home game of the 2026-27 season against VCU, after starting the year with a win over No. 18 Iowa State.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
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