The Tigers, like so many other teams, could have opted out of the NIT. It is to their immense credit that they instead opted all the way in.

March 27, 2021: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67

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Tigers’ offense breaks out, led by Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams.

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Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67

D.J. Jeffries seemed likely to be headed elsewhere after this season ended. Could the team’s run to the NIT final four help keep him around?

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Box score: Memphis 59, Boise State 56

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Box score: Memphis 59, Boise State 56

March 25, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Boise State 59-56 in the National Invitational Tournament in Denton, Texas.

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Madlock has worked alongside Hardaway, his former college teammate at Memphis, ever since Hardaway was hired in 2018.

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“Man, their defensive numbers are off the charts,” Boise State’s coach said of the Tigers Monday. 

In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder. 

When the Memphis Tigers hired Penny Hardaway three years ago, a trip to the NIT was not the goal. But could it be the kick-start the program needs?

Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures.

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March 20, 2021, NIT first round: Memphis 71, Dayton 60

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The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double.

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Box score, NIT first round: Memphis 71, Dayton 60

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The Flyers guard who developed his game as a kid with Hardaway as his teacher will face his hometown team.

Says Achiuwa: “I’ve been looking forward to this day for a really, really long time.”

Back to Texas the Tigers go as the No. 1 seed, and the bracket is loaded with interesting matchup possibilities.

A more upbeat Tigers coach says the team is headed in the right direction. 

Memphis will be sitting out the NCAA Tournament yet again this year. Here’s a reason for hope (and some reasons to despair).

Memphis is just the third team in the past 15 years to finish top three in KenPom.com’s adjusted defensive efficiency metric and not make the NCAA Tournament. Instead, Memphis will participate in the NIT as a No. 1 seed 

The commissioner argued for the Tigers’ inclusion despite the AAC’s decision not to reschedule their regular-season games against Houston and Wichita State. 

What is in front of the Tigers is an agonizing wait to see what the NCAA selection committee has in store.