Head coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers face off with San Diego at FedExForum on Tuesday night. 

The Memphis Tigers won't be going to the NCAA Tournament this year after losing to Houston Saturday. But Penny Hardaway's first team has earned both affection and respect.

Not only did Houston's 61-58 win over Memphis in the AAC Tournament semifinals end the Tigers' NCAA hopes, it ensured senior Jeremiah Martin will never experience playing in the NCAAs.

Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals. 

Isaiah Maurice found his place in the Memphis offense. He feels like he plays his best basketball during tournament time -- he showed that Friday night in the win over the UCF Knights.

Memphis rolled over UCF, 79-55, Friday in the AAC quarters, but to keep their NCAA hopes alive they now must go through No. 1 seed Houston, which is 30-2 and a "beast," according to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.

The Memphis Tigers defense had a season best performance in the win over the UCF Knights Friday afternoon and now faces top seed and No. 11 ranked Houston in the semifinals.

Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by GoTigers247's Brooks Hansen to talk about Penny Hardaway, Lester Quinones, Trendon Watford, the future and scheduling tougher opponents. 

Lance Thomas can't play for the Tigers this season, but he's stepping up to motivate the Tigers as they make a run in the AAC Tournament.

The Memphis Tigers want and need guard Tyler Harris to keep shooting so they can make noise in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.

Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points in their first-round win over Tulane. But seniors Mike Parks and Kyvon Davenport had strong games, as the seniors need to chip in if Memphis is to make it to the AAC tournament finals on Sunday.

Jeremiah Martin leads a balanced scoring attack as Memphis moves to the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament with a big victory over UCF.

Penny Hardaway may be the most photographed man in the history of Memphis. Here's why he never says no to a photo request. 

While Memphis didn't earn a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, the Tigers know to make the NCAA they probably have to win four straight, including Sunday's championship game.

While the Memphis Tigers need to win AAC Tournament to punch ticket to NCAAs, top seeds Houston and Cincinnati might not realize any benefit from winning this week's tournament championship.

The University of Memphis and athletic director Tom Bowen have agreed to a six-month contract extension. 

Memphis senior Jeremiah Martin and Temple senior Shizz Alston are the AAC’s top scorers (each averaging 19.7 points per game), among the best playmakers, and each is deserving of the league’s Player of the Year Award.

Tigers defeat Tulsa 66-63 on a night where five seniors were honored and Memphis continued its momentum heading into the American Athletic Conference tournament at FedExForum

Memphis: 66, Tulsa:63

Jeremiah Martin had 20 points as Memphis narrowly beat Tulsa 66-63 on Saturday night.

Five Memphis seniors, including AAC leading scorer Jeremiah Martin, will be honored before Saturday's 8:30 p.m. game vs. Tulsa at FedExForum.

Memphis will open play against Tulane on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the American Athletic Conference postseason tournament.

Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to talk about Jeremiah Martin, Senior Day, the upcoming American Athletic Conference tournament and University of Memphis President M. David Rudd.

James Wiseman and Malcolm Dandridge are ready to put Memphis back on top of the college basketball world. 

Center James Wiseman has been dreaming of the McDonald's All-American Game since he was a child.