MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Chandler Lawson - Hoping to return Saturday Coach Penny Hardaway hopes to have Lawson (ankle) back for Saturday's game against Tennesee, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact It doesn't sound as though Lawson is a guarantee to take the floor, but he may have a chance to see his first action since Nov. 24 versus Virginia Tech. Even if that's the case, the junior is unlikely to play more than a handful of minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Is there a future for Tennessee basketball vs. Memphis? Tigers, Vols sound off on possibilities Tennessee basketball and Memphis play the final game of a three-game series Saturday at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Memphis faces tough test vs No. 18 Tennessee

No. 18 Tennessee presents a tough challenge for Memphis

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee Vols men's basketball vs. Memphis Tigers: Scouting report, score prediction Tennessee basketball and Memphis are playing the final game of a three-game series Saturday at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

How to watch Tennessee Vols vs. Memphis Tigers men's basketball on TV, live stream What to know to watch the Tennessee Vols vs. Memphis Tigers men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Memphis wants Tennessee Vols rivalry to continue in basketball — and also football Saturday marks the culmination of a three-game series between the Memphis and Tennessee basketball teams. But what about a football rivalry?

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

The Commercial Appeal The Memphis basketball team won its first game against a top-10 opponent in more than seven years Tuesday. Penny Hardaway has his players to thank for it.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Earl Timberlake - Doesn't play as expected Timberlake (knee) did not end up playing in Tuesday's game against Alabama.

Impact Timberlake was listed as a game-time decision, but deemed unlikely to play due to a knee injury. Memphis decided to play it safe and hold Timberlake out for this one. Their next game is on Saturday against Tennessee.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis basketball: Penny Hardaway breaks down Tigers' win over No. 8 Alabama Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway fields questions from the media after Tuesday's win over No. 8 Alabama at FedExForum.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis flashes potential, runs past No. 6 Alabama 92-78

DeAndre Williams had 20 points and six assists, Jalen Duren added 14 points and Memphis finally played to its potential, beating No. 6 Alabama 92-78 to snap a four-game skid

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeAndre Williams - Back in starting five Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Alabama, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Williams was inexplicably removed from the starting lineup last game despite starting in each of the first eight games. The 6-9 senior still played a season-high 26 minutes Friday despite coming off the bench and figures to maintain a high-usage role in his return to the starting group.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lester Quinones - Not starting Tuesday Quinones will come off the bench Tuesday against Alabama, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Quinones came off the bench last time out and will do so again for Tuesday's contest. The junior guard has averaged 8,0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 23.0 minutes through nine games this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Landers Nolley - Starting Tuesday Nolley is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Alabama.

Impact Nolley made four consecutive starts before retreating to the bench against Murray State on Friday. The 6-7 junior will make his return to the starting five and will look to be a bit more consistent. Nolley combined for 28 points in back-to-back games against Iowa State and Georgia but has just five total points on 1-6 shooting in two games since. He'll look to turn things around in a big test against the Crimson Tide on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Harris - Out of starting lineup Harris is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Alabama.

Impact Harris got his first start of the season Friday and had 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, a rebound and a steal in a season-high 25 minutes. The 5-9 senior will head back to the bench after the lone start and should hold a depth role once again behind Lester Quinones.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lester Quinones - Back in starting five Quinones is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Alabama.

Impact Quinones came off the bench last game for just the second time this season but will return to the starting unit ahead of Tuesday's big matchup against Alabama. The 6-5 junior has been a bit inconsistent at times with his scoring. He scored double-digit points in each of his first two games but has only reached that threshold once since. Overall, he's averaging eight points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 23 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earl Timberlake - Unlikely to play Tuesday Timberlake is unlikely to play but is a game-time decision against Alabama on Tuesday, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Timberlake is set to miss his first game of the season due to an apparent knee injury he suffered against Murray State on Friday. The sophomore had started the past two matchups and is currently averaging 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces crucial week with pair of Top 25 tests

After briefly climbing into the top 10, Memphis takes a four-game losing streak into a crucial week against sixth-ranked Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 6 Bama puts streak on line vs Memphis

No. 6 Alabama looks for its fifth straight win of the season as it goes up against Memphis

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch Memphis Tigers men's basketball vs. Alabama on TV, live stream What you need to know to watch the Memphis Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide men's college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis basketball vs. Alabama: Scouting report and score prediction Memphis, once ranked as high as 10th in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, gets top-10 Alabama on Tuesday\u00a0(8 p.m., ESPN) at FedExForum.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Can Memphis basketball, losers four games in a row, snap out of it? Yes, and here's how Memphis basketball has lost four consecutive games – not since February 2017 has that happened to a Tiger team.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Murray State's 10 2nd-half 3s holds off Memphis 74-72

Murray State held off Memphis for a 74-72 win on Friday night

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeAndre Williams - Not starting Friday Williams isn't starting Friday's game against Murray State, Steven Johnson of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Williams had started each of the first eight games of the season, and he scored in double figures in four of the last five contests. Tyler Harris will take his place in the starting lineup while Williams comes off the bench Friday.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Harris - Starting Friday Harris is starting Friday's game against Murray State, Steven Johnson of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Harris averaged 5.0 points in 10.3 minutes per game across his last three appearances, and he'll make his first start of the season Friday. DeAndre Williams will come off the bench for the Tigers.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Lawson - Out Friday Lawson (ankle) will not play during Friday's contest against Murray State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The Oregon transfer will miss his fourth consecutive contest as he tends to his ankle injury. Lawson had only averaged 1.0 points and 2.0 rebounds during 5.0 minutes per game over his first four appearances this season. The 6-foot-7 forward's next chance to return comes Tuesday against Alabama.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE