What to watch for during Tigers’ exhibition game at Mississippi State
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway on the sidelines during action against Tulane University at the American Conference tournament in Birmingham on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers basketball is preparing to play its first of two exhibition games.
The Tigers will travel to Mississippi State for a 7 p.m. Friday tipoff. It will be the first time fans get to see Memphis compete against another team.
Although the outcome won’t count towards the Tigers’ record, Friday will give a legitimate glimpse into what can be expected from this year’s team. The Tigers are looking to recover from a 13-19 season as they look to play their way back into the NCAA Tournament.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
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