ALEX LOMAX NEWS

Plays 25 minutes Lomax (groin) finished Saturday's 94-54 victory over Tulane with two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes.

Impact As expected, Lomax continued to log a great amount of minutes while serving as one of Memphis' substitutes. It is unclear if he can reclaim the starting role once given to him before his recurring groin injuries. But before March Madness, Lomax has one more opportunity to step up. Memphis and Houston are expected to play each other in the 2023 AAC Tournament final on Sunday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Saturday Lomax (groin) was spotted in warmups prior to Saturday's game against Tulane, Colin Cody reports.

Impact Lomax re-aggravated his groin injury Friday, but being spotted in warmups could be a good sign for his availability. The result of the warmups will determine whether he starts against Tulane or not with a berth for the AAC Championship game on the line.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Lomax (groin) is a game-time decision Saturday against Tulane, Neil Meyer at Front Office Sports reports.

Impact The senior left Friday's game due to a groin injury which is keeping him a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Tulane. The guard is averaging 7.0 points and 3.2 rebounds this season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 21 minutes Lomax closed with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 67-65 loss to Houston.

Impact Lomax averaged 23.0 minutes across his four games from Feb. 19 to March 5. Now, the Tigers are expected to participate in tournament action Friday against either No. 10 SMU or No. 7, to be determined between East Carolina and Central Florida.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Thursday Lomax did not appear during Thursday's 81-62 win over SMU.

Impact Lomax was held out of Thursday's matchup with SMU for precautionary reasons according to Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian, allowing him additional time to rest ahead of Saturday's game against Houston. Lomax, who has appeared in 19 games this season (16 starts), logging 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.6 steals, will look to make an impact against top-ranked Houston on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zero points during return Lomax posted zero points (0-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 72-64 loss to Houston.

Impact It was clear Lomax felt some jitters during his first game back, as he failed to make any of the seven field goals he attempted. Fortunately for the Tigers senior, he will have enough opportunities to get back in a groove, as they still have four more games before AAC tournament action begins after March 5.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable at Houston Lomax (groin) is probable before the Tigers' game Sunday at Houston, according to Doc Holliday of Action News 5.

Impact Lomax is expected to participate when the Tigers play their most challenging matchup scheduled within February. As a junior, he averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 assists across his three games against Houston.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Central Florida Lomax (groin) will sit out Memphis' game Thursday versus Central Florida, according to Parth Upadhyaya of the Daily Memphian.

Impact Lomax will have sat out nine games Memphis played from Jan. 15 to Feb. 16. However, Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway said he does not know if the injured senior is unavailable again Sunday at Houston.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back by March Lomax (groin) will target a return date before the AAC Conference Tournament, Matt Infield of Action News 5 reports.

Impact Head coach Penny Hardaway stated that Lomax, who has missed the last seven games with a groin injury, will be back before the conference tournament at the latest. The 6-foot senior has started in 16 games this season, logging 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.8 steals on 29.5 minutes per game. The AAC conference tournament tips off on Mar. 9, but Memphis will look to have Lomax back prior to the conference tournament to increase their NCAA tournament chances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Wednesday Lomax (groin) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with USF, Russ Wood of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Lomax, who has missed the last six games with a groin injury, will remain out on Wednesday. The 6-foot senior has started in 16 games this season, logging 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.8 steals on 29.5 minutes per game. Lomax remains without a definitive timeline, but his next opportunity to return will be against Temple on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still no timetable Lomax (groin) remains on schedule to make a return this month, Parth Upadhyaya of the Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Head coach Penny Hardaway noted that Lomax has looked good as of recent, but did not provide an exact timetable for a return. Lomax has missed five straight games while working his way back from a groin injury and is not expected to play on Saturday against Tulane.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out until February Lomax (groin) is out until February, according to Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Munz's report says Lomax is expected to return after injured teammate Malcolm Dandridge (ankle). According to Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian, Dandridge is out for at least another week. All that indicates Lomax's earliest return date will be sometime during mid-February.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Lomax (groin) is out multiple weeks, according to Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian.

Impact Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway said Lomax is out "a couple weeks or more" because of his injured groin. He will log at least three absences. The earliest date Lomax can return is Jan. 29 against Tulsa, where fantasy managers should expect his availability status to be doubtful though.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Temple Lomax (groin) will sit out Memphis' game Sunday at Temple, according to Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian.

Impact Lomax's next opportunity to return is when the Memphis team hosts Wichita State on Thursday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out against Temple Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said he Wednesday that he doesn't think Lomax (groin) will be available for Sunday's game versus Temple, Mark Giannotto of The Commercial Appeal report...

Impact Lomax will likely miss Sunday's contest after injuring his groin in Wednesday's game. His next chance to suit up will be next Thursday's matchup with Wichita if he can't go against Temple.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Lomax left Wednesday's game versus UCF in the first overtime period due to a groin injury, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Lomax tallied five points, one rebound and one assist in 30 minutes before exiting Wednesday's game. His status for Sunday's matchup with Temple is uncertain.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts seven steal performance Lomax posted seven points (2-3 FG, 3-4 FT), one rebound, six assists and seven steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 victory over East Carolina.

Impact Lomax set a new season high with his seven steals on Saturday. The senior guard is shooting a rather efficient 45.5 percent from the floor this season, though he does not attempt many shots instead opting to facilitate. Lomax is both the team and conference leader in steals per game, averaging 3.0.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Lomax finished with 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists and two rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 93-86 victory over South Florida.

Impact Lomax showcased his full offensive arsenal against South Florida, finishing as the second-leading scorer while also being a playmaker by leading the team in assists. It was the best scoring performance of the season for the senior guard. Expect him to continue to play at a high level as one of the main guards for Memphis.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davis leads Memphis over South Florida 93-86 in AAF opener

Kendric Davis scored 24 points and Memphis defeated South Florida 93-86 in an American Athletic Conference opener

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Thursday Lomax is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against South Florida, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Lomax was sidelined the last time the Tigers took the floor due to a groin injury and will return after a one-game absence. The 6-0 senior will immediately return to his spot in the starting lineup and will look to help propel his squad to a positive start in conference play.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues solid play Lomax had 13 points (4-8 FG, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 82-73 victory over Auburn.

Impact Lomax has been very consistent all season long, continuing his solid play in Saturday's win. The 6-foot-0 guard has scored in double figures in three straight games following Saturday. Lomax is averaging over 2.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game more than last season, showing all around improvement in his fifth season with the team.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis basketball's Alex Lomax: 'I can say I'm healthy' Memphis senior Alex Lomax speaks to reporters ahead of the team's neutral-site game against Auburn.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Williams helps Memphis beat Ole Miss 68-57

DeAndre Williams had 17 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks to help Memphis beat Mississippi 68-57 for the Tigers’ fourth win in a row

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis uses 15-0 run, defense to turn back Stanford 56-48

Alex Lomax scored seven of his 12 points in a game-changing surge and Memphis used its defense to stymie Stanford 56-48 in the fifth-place game of the ESPN Events Invitational

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Lomax: 'I've been dealing with a lot of pain' Memphis guard Alex Lomax speaks to reporters after Friday's win over Nebraska.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM