Memphis Tigers ditch game plan and almost overtake No. 11 Houston
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) reacts to a call by the referee during a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) tries to reach the ball before Houston Cougars guard Nate Hinton (11) gets to it during a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) weaves through the Houston defense as he drives toward the basket during a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway shouts to his team after the Tigers gave up a basket on defenseduring a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) charges the basket for a layup against Houston guard Armoni Brooks (3) during a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis fans cheer on their team after the Tigers make a 3-point shot during a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) goes for a shot over Houston guard Armoni Brooks (3) during a semifinal game of the American Athletic Conference tournament against Houston on Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Antwann Jones (11) raises up for a jump shot during a semifinal game of the American Athletic Conference tournament against Houston on Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway reacts to a call from the referee during a semifinal game of the American Athletic Conference tournament against Houston on Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) leaps for a rebound during a semifinal game in the American Athletic Conference tournament against Houston on Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (14) dives to save possession during a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway frowns after the Tigers give up a basket during a semifinal game against Houston in the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals.
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Alex Lomax Houston Cougars Jeremiah Martin Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway Raynere Thornton Tyler HarrisJonah Jordan
Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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