NCAA tourney notebook: AAC loss still weighs on them, but bright lights lifting Tigers’ mood
Memphis Tigers teammates DeAndre Williams (left) and Earl Timberlake finish practice on Wednesday, March 16, in Portland, Oregon. The Tigers face No. 8 seed Boise State in the West Region NCAA Tournament’s first-round game Thursday. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway speaks to the media on Wednesday, March 16, during practice day of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers guard Landers Nolley II (middle right) watches from the sidelines while wearing a knee brace on Wednesday, March 16, during practice day of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway instructs his players during practice day of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday, March 16, in Portland, Oregon. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers players (from left) Jalen Duren, Alex Lomax and DeAndre Williams speak to the media on Wednesday, March 16, during practice day of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers guard Emoni Bates runs through drills with assistant coach Cody Toppert during practice day of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday, March 16, in Portland, Oregon. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
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Steven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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