MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Chandler Lawson - Ruled out Wednesday Lawson (ankle) will not be available for Wednesday's game against UCF, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Lawson will miss his ninth game of the season. He was able to do some work in pregame warmups, which signals he is getting closer to a return from this ankle injury. Memphis' next game is on Saturday against East Carolina.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Williams - Sitting out again Williams (back) will miss Wednesday's game against UCF,Jason Munz of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Williams is scheduled for a second consecutive absence due to his back issue, leaving the Tigers down a big piece again to face a 9-4 UCF squad. With him sidelined again, look for Josh Minott to make his third consecutive start for the Tigers and to play big minutes again Wednesday.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earl Timberlake - Ruled out Wednesday Timberlake (head) will not play Thursday, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact After leaving last Saturday's game early and entering concussion protocols, Timberlake will not play Wednesday as he remains in the protocols. The 6-foot-6 forward will miss his second game of the season and will be replaced by Tyler Harris in the starting lineup. His next chance to return is Saturday against East Carolina.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Memphis Tigers men's basketball vs. UCF on live stream plus game time How to watch the Memphis Tigers vs. UCF Knights men's college basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2021, on live stream.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis basketball vs. UCF: Scouting report and score prediction More than six weeks have passed since the\u00a0last time every member of Memphis' roster was healthy and available.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Earl Timberlake - In concussion protocols Timberlake (head) is going through concussion protocols, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Timberlake departed Saturday's game versus Cincinnati with a head injury and has been confirmed to be working his way back through concussion protocols. His status for Wednesday remains highly in question but should be answered during or before pregame warmups.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren - Plays through injury Duren ended Sunday's 87-80 victory over Cincinnati with seven points (3-10 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes.

Impact Duren had missed two of the last three games leading up to Sunday -- one due to health and safety protocols, and most recently due to a hip injury. He was spotted stretching and warming up prior to the contest, and while he ultimately played, Duren had a tough time with Cincinnati's more experienced post players. He'll next have to deal with 6-11 senior Cheikh Mbacke Diong when the Tigers head to UCF on Wednesday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Harris - Shot-making propels Tigers Harris amassed 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 87-80 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Harris is one of the few true veterans of this Memphis program, as he spent his first two collegiate seasons here before a brief stint with Iowa State. He now serves primarily as a reserve, but various injuries in the program have allowed him to averaged 10.3 points across 20.0 minutes over his last six games. Sunday's scoring total was a new season high, as well as the most points in a Memphis uniform since early in his freshman season. Outside shooting hasn't necessarily been a strength for this year's Memphis squad, but Harris leads the way with 21 three-pointers made, doing so at a success rate of 43.8 percent.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Hardaway - Role unaffected by knee issue Hardaway ended Sunday's 87-80 win over Cincinnati with six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block in 12 minutes.

Impact Hardaway was considered a game-time call for this matchup due to a knee injury, but ended up seeing double-digit minutes for a fourth consecutive contest. The reserve guard looks to be in the clear moving forward, though expect contributions to be modest due to the depth and talent on this Memphis roster.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landers Nolley - Logs full workload Nolley supplied seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes during Sunday's 87-80 victory over Cincinnati.

Impact Nolley was considered questionable for this contest due to a newly-reported neck injury, but he hadn't missed a game all season long, and Sunday was no different. He came off the bench for his third consecutive contest, but still saw the second-most minutes of any Memphis player. While the minutes have been relatively steady, Nolley's overall production has suffered due to a more talented supporting cast this year, with his scoring average currently down 4.1 points from his 2020-21 mark of 13.1 ppg.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emoni Bates - Returns against Cincinnati Bates provided 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 87-80 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Bates had been sidelined for nearly a month due to a finger injury, missing three consecutive games and not appearing since Dec. 14. He came off the bench for just the second time this season in this one, posting one of his more efficient stat lines and contributing across multiple categories for fantasy managers. After a tough start to the season, the Tigers are now 3-1 in AAC play, and the addition of a five-star prospect like Bates should come in handy with back-to-back road matchups on tap this week.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Commercial Appeal Tigers' win over Cincinnati was how it's supposed to feel to be a Memphis basketball fan, partly because Tyler Harris is where he's supposed to be.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis Tigers outduel Cincinnati Bearcats, Wes Miller in AAC thriller The Bearcats were game, but fell in the final minute to the Memphis Tigers.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Harris scores 20 to propel Memphis past Cincinnati 87-80

Tyler Harris had a season-high 20 points as Memphis topped Cincinnati 87-80 in American Athletic Conference play

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earl Timberlake - Leaves game with head injury Timberlake (head) left Sunday night's game against Cincinnati with a head injury, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact After the game, coach Penny Hardaway told the media that he thought Timberlake had a concussion, though the forwards actual injury status has yet to be confirmed.Timberlake exited Sunday's game having played 11 minutes, scoring 0 points while collecting two rebounds and an assist.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Williams - Not ready to play Sunday Williams (back) won't be available for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Of the five Memphis players who was listed as a game-time call heading into the day, only Williams wasn't cleared to suit up. The 6-foot-9 senior will be sidelined for only the second time this season, opening a spot in the starting five for Josh Minott.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landers Nolley - Cleared to play Nolley (neck) will be available for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Nolley had been viewed as questionable heading into the day with the injury, but he showed enough improvement during pregame warmups for the Tigers to clear him for action. The 6-foot-7 junior is averaging 9.2 points and 3.7 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game over 13 appearances (six starts) on the season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren - Cleared for Sunday Duran (hip) will be available for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact One of several Memphis players treated as a game-time call leading up to the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff, Duran gained clearance to play after he was able to make it through pregame warmups no worse for the wear. He had sat out two of Memphis' previous three contests, once due to the hip injury and the other time due to COVID-19 protocols.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Hardaway - Looks set to play Sunday Hardaway (knee) was spotted taking part in pregame warmups and is expected to play Sunday against Cincinnati, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Viewed as a game-time call entering the day, Hardaway looks like he'll be able to give it a go while he manages a right knee injury. Through 13 appearances on the season, Hardaway is averaging 3.7 points in 12.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emoni Bates - Warming up, should play Sunday Bates (finger) was spotted participating in pregame warmups and should be available for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Steven Johnson of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact The star freshman has missed the past three games with the finger injury, but he looks poised to return to action Sunday. Through 10 games (nine starts) this season, Bates is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers and 1.2 assists in 25.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Preview: Wes Miller, UC Bearcats set to face banged-up Memphis Tigers Memphis players described the Tulsa win as ugly, but it was a win nonetheless.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Cincy, Memphis meet in conference play

AAC foes meet as Cincinnati matches up against Memphis

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeAndre Williams - Game-time decision Williams (back) is considered to be a game-time decision for this Sunday's game against conference rival Cincinnati Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Williams will join the long list of questionable players for the Tigers (with a back injury suffered during Tuesday's win over Tulsa) that headlines Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren among others. The 6-foot-9 senior from Texas has started 11 games for the Tigers, averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks on 23.4 minutes per game this season. If Williams is unable to suit up Sunday, his next opportunity will be Wednesday at UCF.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren - Game-time decision Duren (hip) is a game-time decision to play during Sunday's game against Cincinnati Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Duren has missed the last two games for Memphis but has a chance to return Sunday against Cincinnati. The 6-foot-11 freshman has started at center for the Tigers in all 11 games that he has been active for. Duren has been an interior force for Memphis, putting up 11.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks on 24.5 minutes per game this season. If he is unable to play his next opportunity would be Wednesday when Memphis takes on UCF.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landers Nolley - Game-time decision Nolley (neck) has been declared a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Nolley is questionable to play Sunday as a result of a reported neck injury. The 6-foot-7 junior has started in six games for the Tigers, contributing 9.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 0.9 steals on 23.5 minutes per game this season. If Nolley is unable to play his next opportunity to return would be Wednesday against UCF.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE