MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Jayden Hardaway - Plays 18 minutes Hardaway logged seven points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes during Memphis' 96-89 loss Sunday at Tulane.

Impact Hardaway is expected to continue being part of Memphis' starting lineup during 2023. However, fantasy managers should not be surprised if his minutes are limited across future games. He logged an 18.4-minute average from Nov. 20 to Jan. 1. Damaria Franklin, Keonte Kennedy and Elijah McCadden are backup wings who record similar playing time.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis basketball vs. Tulane: Photos from the Tigers' loss The Tigers lost at Tulane Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

DeAndre Williams - Tallies double-double Williams had 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and three steals over 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 96-89 loss to Tulane.

Impact Williams tallied his fourth double-double of the season in Sunday's loss. The Tigers' big man shot the ball well, making half of his attempts. Through 14 games, Williams leads the team with 7.1 rebounds per game. Williams played a huge impact all over the floor, dominating the glass and making several steals in the loss.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kendric Davis - Eclipses 30 points in loss Davis closed Sunday's 96-89 loss to Tulane with 31 points (7-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 14-17 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 38 minutes.

Impact Davis set a new season high in Sunday's loss. The senior guard has reached over 30 points twice this season. Davis was also able to get to the free throw line often, tying a season high 14 made free throws. On top of the impressive scoring performance, Davis collected two offensive rebounds and set up his teammates on seven assists, making plays all over the floor.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Hardaway - Part of starting lineup Hardaway (hip) is part of the Tigers' starting lineup Sunday at Tulane.

Impact Fortunately for Hardaway, he will not have sat out the Tigers' first game of 2023. Elijah McCadden is expected to continue being a backup.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball tiers: TCU, New Mexico among top sleeper teams

Andy Katz breaks down the teams that have been flying under the radar so far this season (though not for long!) and separates them into four...

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The Commercial Appeal Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway believes his Tigers needed Thursday's hard-fought game against South Florida.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Alex Lomax - 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

Keonte Kennedy - Solid performance in win Kennedy produced seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Thursday's 93-86 victory over South Florida.

Impact Kennedy provided a solid scoring punch off the bench for the Tigers in his return after missing time with a concussion. However, he was somewhat inefficient from the field but he'll find his rhythm once again through repetition.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Dandridge - Did not suit up Thursday Dandridge did not suit up for the Tigers' Thursday matchup against South Florida.

Impact Even though Dandridge shed the walking boot, he still was not ready to get back into action for the Tigers. His next chance to suit up will be on Jan.1 against Tulane.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis basketball: Kendric Davis on how far he's come as a defender Memphis star Kendric Davis speaks to reporters after Thursday's win over USF.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Penny Hardaway on Kendric Davis, Tyler Harris Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway speaks to reporters after Thursday's win over USF.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

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

Memphis basketball score vs. USF: Live updates for Penny Hardaway's team Memphis basketball will try to score a win in its AAC opener Thursday. The Tigers host USF.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Damaria Franklin - Retreats to bench Franklin is not in the starting lineup Thursday against South Florida, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Franklin got the start in just his third game back from injury last Wednesday versus Alabama State but will return to a role off the bench with Alex Lomax back in the lineup. The 6-3 senior recently received a waiver to play earlier this month and should continue to work his way into a rhythm as the season carries on.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lomax - 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

Jayden Hardaway - Not warming up Hardaway (hip) is not warming up ahead of Thursday's game against South Florida, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Hardaway was initially listed as a game-time decision but his absence from warmups is signaling that he will not play. The senior will miss a second straight game as a result and will look to return Sunday versus Tulane. Hardaway is averaging 5.6 points and 1.3 rebounds over 17.8 minutes per night while starting 10 of 12 games he's been active for so far.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel leads South Florida against Memphis after 23-point outing

South Florida visits the Memphis Tigers after Selton Miguel scored 23 points in the Bulls' 92-73 victory over the NJIT Highlanders

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Penny Hardaway: Tyler Harris is 'in a good spot for himself' Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway discusses Tyler Harris' departure ahead of the former Tiger sharpshooter's return to FedExForum with...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Penny Hardaway's first impression of Ja Morant's signature Nike shoe Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway discusses Grizzlies star Ja Morant's new signature shoe with Nike.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

The Commercial Appeal Penny Hardaway feels "really good" about his Memphis basketball team. Now, its AAC schedule awaits and there are some burning questions ahead of it.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Keonte Kennedy - Out with concussion Kennedy won't play Saturday against Texas A&M due to concussion protocol, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact It's unclear when Kennedy suffered the concussion, but he'll be sidelined for at least one contest. In his absence, Damaria Franklin and Elijah McCadden are candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis basketball notebook: Kendric Davis to play Saturday, Tigers to keep same starters Memphis basketball star guard Kendric Davis is expected to play against Texas A&M Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Kendric Davis - Ready to roll Head coach Penny Hardaway said that Davis is "feeling good" and "definitely expected to play" Saturday against Texas A&M, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Davis walked away from his season-high 30-point performance Tuesday with an apparent ankle injury, though it's since been revealed that the issue isn't a concern regarding his weekend availability. The 6-foot guard has combined for 57 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and six steals across the Tigers' previous two games, and he'll likely continue serving as one of the team's top contributors Saturday versus the Aggies.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis basketball: Malcolm Dandridge out 'at least a week or two' Memphis basketball senior Malcolm Dandridge will miss at least one game, Saturday's game against Texas A&M, and possibly more.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM