It will be a clash of tough defensive units when No. 9 Memphis and the Cyclones play in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.

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Penny Hardaway seems inclined to continue a certain rotation trend, and 3-point shooting remains an issue.

Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge, coming off the bench, propelled the No. 9 Tigers in what could have been a much closer game.

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Box score: Memphis 69, Virginia Tech 61

The former Tigers star, in town with the Toronto Raptors to face the Grizzlies, predicts it won’t be a smooth rise, but believes his college team will win the national title.

Are rotations part of the turnover issue? What has Larry Brown’s role been so far?

Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.

Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the importance of this year’s football senior day and what it means for the program. 

But Nolley’s insight could be the difference in the Tigers taking down his former team.

The Tigers are officially a Top 10 team.

The new policy goes into effect immediately.

Penny Hardaway is thankful for the challenge the Hilltoppers posed before the Tigers get into the meat of their schedule.

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Nov. 19, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at FedExForum.

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The Tigers have had an issue with turnovers all season, a trend that continued against the Hilltoppers and allowed them to hang in the game.

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Box score: Memphis 74, Western Kentucky 62

The Tigers basketball coach and fellow hometown star said on Instagram video: “To get murdered like that, it just doesn’t sit well with me.”

This isn’t the same Hilltoppers team from a year ago, but the Tigers still should be motivated.

A cornerstone of the Tigers has found his production stymied by early foul trouble.

Landers Nolley II gutted through an illness, and the Tigers are still auditioning their ballhandlers.

Tyler Harris may have taken his shooting stroke to Iowa State — but he left his heart in Memphis. Now both are back where they belong. 

Nov. 16, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Saint Louis Billikens at FedExForum.

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The senior guard provided the energy after the Tigers had a rocky opening, but the team’s turnovers continue to be an issue.

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Box score: Memphis 90, Saint Louis 74

Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down what happened in the football loss to East Carolina and what the Tigers need to do to win their sixth game at Houston. 

No disrespect to Tennessee Tech or North Carolina Central, but the Memphis Tigers’ season really starts Tuesday.

The Tigers moved up one spot after starting the season with two blowout wins.