Jan. 9, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats at FedExForum. Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Behind Harris and a resurgent Emoni Bates, the Tigers won their third straight AAC game. Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
The University of Memphis will have some key pieces against Cincinnati, but will be without DeAndre Williams.
The Tigers, potentially without key pieces, must try to contain the guard-oriented Bearcats.
Emoni Bates could be close to returning, but DeAndre Williams is in “bad shape” and is one of many Tigers who could be out against the Bearcats.
Dandridge is starting to find himself, and Memphis is sharing the ball better.
The Tigers have found their point guard, but their depth is about to be tested.
Penny Hardaway sure didn’t seem happy after the Tigers staved off Tulsa on Tuesday. Why was the Memphis coach so ticked?
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Duren is out with a hip pointer.
One of the most encouraging signs from Saturday’s blowout of the Shockers was the efficiency from mid-range that Duren showed.
Penny Hardaway said he’d be open to facing former Memphis coach John Calipari and Kentucky as a makeup game.
No team other than Houston has given Memphis more trouble than the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the AAC.
The Tigers smashed Wichita State Saturday. It was the best way possible to begin what could be one of the most important years in Memphis basketball history.
The Tigers’ best lineup against the Shockers featured Earl Timberlake, Minott, Jalen Duren, DeAndre Williams and Landers Nolley II.
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Memphis will still be short-handed, but is getting some reinforcements.
With another Quad 1 opportunity on the line, the Tigers’ game against the Shockers is a must win.
Memphis lost to Tulane for the first time since 2016. That was the last season for Josh Pastner. Which doesn’t mean this will be the last season for Penny Hardaway, of course. But things are not going well.
Penny Hardaway’s puzzling decision to go away from the hot hands proved costly.
Dec. 29, 2021: The Tulane Green Wave defeat the Memphis Tigers in New Orleans. Short-handed Tigers fall at the buzzer to Tulane in AAC openerRelated story:
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The Tigers could be missing a few players when they play Tulane on Wednesday night.