Defense, Precious Achiuwa keep Memphis trending in right direction
The Tigers have six days off before traveling to Tulsa next week.
The Tigers have six days off before traveling to Tulsa next week.
Martin was averaging 18.5 points per game for the Miami Heat's G League affiliate.
Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.
Some might call it arrogant, but the Tigers have no plans to turn their swagger off when it comes to celebrating 3-pointers.
Precious Achiuwa has nearly 100 more rebounds than any other Memphis player this season. Meanwhile, a look at the Tigers’ escape from South Florida.
On the day James Wiseman was supposed to return from suspension, the Memphis Tigers rallied to beat South Florida by refusing to give up.
With a dominating performance by forward Precious Achiuwa, the University of Memphis men's basketball team defeated the University of South Florida 68-64 on Sunday, Jan. 12, in Tampa.
Precious Achiuwa responded for the Tigers when they needed him most, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
A fix for the Memphis offense won't happen overnight, but the Tigers don't lack the firepower to score.
The University of Memphis suffered a disappointing 76-67 loss at Wichita State on Thursday, Jan. 9.
On the same day ESPN proclaimed Memphis to be an NCAA Tournament "bubble team," the Tigers looked like one in losing to Wichita State.
Penny Hardaway said it's time to consider making changes to his starting lineup.
Jimmy Hayslip was the official scorer at the University of Memphis for 53 years. He did it out of gratitude.
The Shockers are having their first blackout theme in seven years when Memphis takes on Wichita State Thursday night.
The Tigers have been bit with the flu bug ahead of Wichita State.
If Alex Lomax were a "Game of Thrones" character, the sophomore said he would be Jon Snow.
Penny Hardaway said the polls have been disrespecting the Tigers all year.
With Tennessee trending the wrong direction, the Tigers need a win over the red-hot and now-nationally ranked Shockers for their postseason resume.
University of Memphis' 10-game win streak ended at the hands of Georgia following a 65-62 loss at FedExForum on Saturday, Jan. 4.
The No. 9 Memphis Tigers' 65-62 loss to Georgia on Saturday might have hurt their pride a little and may push them outside the Top 10. But better to learn the hard lessons in early January than mid-March.
The Bulldogs spoiled a strong performance from Precious Achiuwa on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum.
There's a quiet confidence behind the scenes that the Tigers will sign the necessary pieces to have a loaded roster next season.
Penny Hardaway called the matchup with Georgia a statement game that will prove the Tigers are not a "gimmick."
After the K.J. Lawson booing hullabaloo, Geoff Calkins asked the people: Who or what is it appropriate for Memphians to boo in 2020?
The Tigers are also finding some outside shooting to pair with their elite defense.