What we learned about the Tigers after Game 13
University of Memphis guard Earl Timberlake (0) brings the ball up the court during a Jan. 4, 2022 game against the University of Tulsa at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
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.
The Tigers have found their point guard, but their depth is about to be tested.
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