MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Larry Brown steps down at Memphis as special assistant

Memphis says Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown is stepping down from his role as a special advisor to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway due to ongoing health concerns

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis point guard presents elite challenge for Auburn in Atlanta Wendell Green Jr.: "You just want to go out there and show who’s better."

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: K.D. Johnson looking forward to test vs. Memphis Auburn guard K.D. Johnson talks about his basketball team and this week's matchup in Atlanta vs. the Memphis Tigers.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

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

Penny Hardaway: 'The focus is totally different on this team' Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway speaks to the media Thursday, ahead of the team's upcoming game against Auburn.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Kendric Davis: Memphis basketball guard who transferred from SMU A look at Kendric Davis, a guard for the Memphis Tigers basketball team who transferred from the SMU Mustangs.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

The Commercial Appeal The mission for Memphis basketball, its game Saturday against Auburn, is simple. "Just to fight," said coach Penny Hardaway.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Keonte Kennedy - Scores season high in win Kennedy produced 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 87-71 victory over Little Rock.

Impact Kennedy's 14 points marked a new season high and his fourth game in double figure scoring this season. The senior guard currently averages 20.7 minutes per game off the bench so this season, though he originally started in the first two games.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Lawson - Remains in starting lineup Lawson logged seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 87-71 win over Little Rock.

Impact Lawson has started in seven straight games after entering off the bench to start the season. The senior guard is playing in a much larger role than last season when he entered off the bench. Tuesday marked Lawson's fourth consecutive game with at least seven points and five rebounds.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Hardaway - Hits seven shots in win Hardaway supplied 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one assist in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 87-71 victory over Little Rock.

Impact Hardaway shot the ball well from all over the floor in Saturday's win. The 6-foot-5 guard nearly doubled his highest points total in a game this season, making multiple three's for the third time this season. Hardaway has started in seven straight games after entering off the bench in the first two games of the season.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball roundtable: Breaking down Indiana-Arizona, more

Arizona and Indiana meet up in a Saturday night game on FOX! That is among the top matchups we're looking forward to this week.

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Memphis beats Little Rock 87-71

Led by DeAndre Williams' 17 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Little Rock Trojans 87-71 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Little Rock faces Memphis on 3-game losing streak

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kendric Davis - Struggles from the field Davis closed Saturday's 68-57 win over Ole Miss with 14 points (4-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Davis was unable to get anything going in Saturday's win, continuing his shooting struggles which have plagued the him so far this season. The senior guard is shooting a career low 39.8 percent from the field while also taking a career high in shots per game. While he may be struggling to hit shots, Davis has still managed to lead the team in both points (18.6) and assists (7.6) per game.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Williams - Leads Memphis in home win Williams produced 17 points (7-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks across 35 minutes during Saturday's 68-57 victory over Ole Miss.

Impact Williams continues to be a key driver for the Tigers in his fourth season with the program. Saturday marked his second double-double of the season, in addition to a season-best seven assists. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 starts and already have resume-building wins against Vanderbilt, VCU, Nebraska, Stanford and now Ole Miss.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Little Rock visits Memphis on 6-game road skid

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Commercial Appeal Penny Hardaway will not accept that his Memphis basketball team's offense is living up to his standards.

DECEMBER 4, 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 basketball score vs. Ole Miss: Live updates for Penny Hardaway's team Memphis basketball has a score to settle. The Tigers hope to avenge last season's loss at Ole Miss by beating the Rebels Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis plays Ole Miss, looks for 4th straight win

Memphis is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Ole Miss

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why there's reason to believe Memphis basketball can navigate the SEC stretch successfully Hot takes, knee-jerk reactions and Monday-morning quarterbacking are universally a part of sports.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis faces Ole Miss, looks for 4th straight win

Memphis hosts Ole Miss aiming to extend its three-game win streak

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis wins 87-68 against North Alabama

Led by Kendric Davis' 18 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the North Alabama Lions 87-68 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis basketball score vs. North Alabama: Live updates for Penny Hardaway's team Memphis basketball hopes to score another victory when it takes on North Alabama Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis faces North Alabama, aims for 4th straight home win

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS