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.

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.