Mast: Tigers close but not quite in NCAA Tourney Talk
The win over Houston gave Memphis a much-needed win in the Tigers pursuit for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2014.
The win over Houston gave Memphis a much-needed win in the Tigers pursuit for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2014.
Alex Lomax said from here on out it's "win or go home" for Memphis. While that's not technically true, it makes a lot of sense.
The Tigers win over Houston on Saturday, Feb. 22, featured a clutch free throw from Precious Achiuwa, a turnover-saving pass by Damion Baugh, and a game-saving swipe by Alex Lomax in the final seconds of a 60-59 victory.
Tigers sophomore Alex Lomax swiped away the winning attempt to secure Memphis a signature win before March.
James Wiseman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that his relationship with coach Penny Hardaway has not changed at all.
Houston poses the biggest challenge to Penny Hardaway and the Tigers in months and at a time where Memphis needs a big win to enhance its NCAA Tournament resume
Forget the injuries and departures for a moment. If it weren't for a handful of bad plays, Memphis basketball's season could be entirely different.
It's ridiculous — and ungrateful — for Memphis fans to criticize Penny Hardaway in this calamitous year.
Penny Hardaway said the outsiders attempting to criticize the Tigers for losses don't understand how hard his team is fighting.
It's crazy to say Memphis is "the biggest disappointment" of this college basketball season. But it's not at all crazy to start worrying about next year.
Memphis continues to fall away from the NCAA Tournament consideration after a two-loss week in the American Athletic Conference. The Tigers need help if they are to make the tournament.
The Memphis season continues in a downward spiral as the Tigers and Penny Hardaway deal with major changes – from youth to the loss of key players.
Pictures capture the drama of Memphis' loss to UConn in Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.
UConn survived a late push from the Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut as Memphis dropped its third game in a row.
Memphis tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan chat before the Tigers take on Cincinnati tonight.
Cincinnati star Jarron Cumberland let coach Penny Hardaway know the Tigers were fortunate to win in the first matchup against the Bearcats.
The next few months will be a test of Penny Hardaway. Not as head coach but as basketball CEO.
But Tigers “are locked and loaded ready to go fight at Cincinnati,” Hardaway says.
South Florida loss at home leaves Tigers in an uphill battle if they hope to make the NCAA Tournament, according to our latest bracketology expert.
With eight games to play, Penny Hardaway is fighting to keep the Tigers together while injuries are tearing them apart.
On the afternoon that the Tigers traded out their turnover troubles for foul problems and injuries, Memphis watched its NCAA Tournament resume take a mighty blow Saturday following a 75-73 home loss to South Florida.
Memphis suffered a crushing loss to South Florida Saturday. But it's not some big secret why this season has gone bad.
Memphis tied the game at 68 with under two minutes to play, but the Tigers came up short Saturday against South Florida. The loss is a big blow to the team's NCAA Tournament resume.
Penny Hardaway said his players are crunching the numbers to figure out how they can get into the NCAA Tournament.
Memphis Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan break down Memphis football's recruiting class and Memphis basketball's tournament chances.