Martin: Even as Maui run falls short, these Tigers feel different
Memphis guard Colby Rogers (3), guard PJ Haggerty (4) and guard Tyrese Hunter (11) are part of what John Martin calls “one of the best backcourts in the country.” (Lindsey Wasson/AP)
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.
Seven games into the season, the Tigers have come together better than anyone could’ve imagined.
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