For the Tigers to make an NIT run, depth is key
Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures. Related story:
Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures. Related story:
March 20, 2021, NIT first round: Memphis 71, Dayton 60 Related story:
The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double. Related stories:
The Tigers’ search for Melissa McFerrin’s replacement could wrap up soon, and potential candidates range from high-major assistants to mid-major head coaches.
Everything you need to know ahead of the Tigers’ first-round NIT game against Dayton on Saturday.
The Flyers guard who developed his game as a kid with Hardaway as his teacher will face his hometown team.
Says Achiuwa: “I’ve been looking forward to this day for a really, really long time.”
Back to Texas the Tigers go as the No. 1 seed, and the bracket is loaded with interesting matchup possibilities.
A more upbeat Tigers coach says the team is headed in the right direction.
Memphis will be sitting out the NCAA Tournament yet again this year. Here’s a reason for hope (and some reasons to despair).
Memphis is just the third team in the past 15 years to finish top three in KenPom.com’s adjusted defensive efficiency metric and not make the NCAA Tournament. Instead, Memphis will participate in the NIT as a No. 1 seed
The commissioner argued for the Tigers’ inclusion despite the AAC’s decision not to reschedule their regular-season games against Houston and Wichita State.
If passion and effort were all that mattered, the Memphis Tigers would be headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in seven years. But foul shots matter, too.
What is in front of the Tigers is an agonizing wait to see what the NCAA selection committee has in store.
March 13, 2021: AAC semifinal: Houston 76, Memphis 74Related story:
The Tigers came charging back in the second half, but their bad habit of turning the ball over stalled them. Related article:
In Hardaway’s words, it’s time to play smarter, loosen up and “enjoy this moment.” Related stories: AAC quarterfinals: Memphis gets past unexpectedly resilient UCF
Memphis defeated UCF on Friday to set up a rematch against the Houston Cougars. It’s the game everyone wanted. And now it is here.
March 12, 2021: The Memphis Tigers beat UCF in the AAC quarterfinals in Fort Worth, Texas. AAC quarterfinals: Memphis gets past unexpectedly resilient UCF AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselvesRelated stories:
D.J. Jeffries, DeAndre Williams and Lester Quinones took the reins in the second half. AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselvesRelated stories:
Twelve months after the sports world shut down, there are finally signs of hope. What did we learn about our relationship to sports during a year like no other? And (you really needed to know this) when will the Bongo Lady be back?
After seven years as president of the University of Memphis, David Rudd is stepping down. He is one of the greatest presidents in the history of the place.
Bowen had submitted his official resignation at Memphis four days after a letter questioning his conduct surfaced in April 2019.
Moussa Cisse, Boogie Ellis and Landers Nolley II earned conference recognition for their performances with the Tigers.
The Tigers are confident they can earn an automatic spot in the NCAAs by winning the AAC tournament. This year, they’re not fooling themselves.