Martin: Even without DeAndre Williams, this Tigers team has a chance for greatness
University of Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (middle) will be missed, but the Tigers still have enough talent to have a successful season. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
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.
Their two best players may not be as good as last year’s, but the Tigers are significantly better from rosters spots 3-10 this season.
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