A Tigers tournament run could pay dividends not just this season, but next
University of Memphis forward Josh Minott (20) celebrates with fans after a Feb. 5, 2022 game against UCF. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
Progress is a case of show, don’t tell. And with Emoni Bates’ injury and the way the Tigers have played in his absence, it’s possible we won’t see him again this season.
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