Dec. 1, 2021: The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Memphis Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. 

A better showing on offense wasn’t enough to stop the Tigers from dropping their second straight.

Memphis beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss the importance of the Tigers qualifying for their eighth straight bowl game. 

Penny Hardaway is trying to fix what ails his team by installing the Lion offense. Hey, it seemed to work last year. But was it really the new offense that helped the Tigers get better in 2020-21? The numbers point to something else. 

Penny Hardaway is going back to his roots and implementing last season’s offensive strategy against the Bulldogs. 

The Tigers seem in a good position to land at least one big time prospect in December. 

The Memphis Tigers guard is introducing his own line thanks to a name, image and likeness partnership with In-House. 

It’s a strange time for fans of Memphis football and basketball. For both programs, there are excellent reasons to believe — and excellent reasons to doubt. 

More ball movement and more touches for big men should be an emphasis for Memphis.

The Tigers slid nine spots after NIT Season Tip-Off.

John Martin: A permanent point guard remains elusive, plus some things to keep in mind.

The Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies lost two games and a superstar Friday night. But this particular Black Friday could have been a whole lot worse. 

The University of Memphis players learned that talent isn’t enough when the offense is undisciplined.

Nov. 26, 2021: Iowa State defeated the Memphis Tigers in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. 

Memphis shot just 35% from the field and committed 22 turnovers in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.

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.