Murray State goes up against Memphis
Memphis squares off against Murray State in a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MEMPHIS TIGERS 5-0 · 2ND IN AAC
5-0 · 2ND IN AAC
Memphis basketball vs. Murray State: Scouting report and score prediction The Tigers will try to get back on track against Murray State at 7 p.m. Friday.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
The Commercial Appeal How Penny Hardaway is treating Emoni Bates appears to be at the center of the locker room divide Hardaway believes is derailing Memphis basketball.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Josh Minott - Sees minutes boost in loss Minott finished with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Saturday's 67-63 loss to Ole Miss.
Impact Minott was forced to leave the contest due to what appeared to be a right ankle/leg injury, according to Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal, but he was later able to return to the contest. The end result was his most productive game since Nov. 16, though he still hasn't been consistent enough statistically to hit the fantasy radar. However, that might be exactly what this Memphis team from its four-star freshman forward, as tensions in the locker room have apparently been high over the recent three-game losing streak. According to Steven Johnson of the Daily Memphian, Minott appears more than ready to sacrifice both his body and minutes for the good of the team, which is a breath of fresh air considering how things have been going.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emoni Bates - Tensions growing high in Memphis According to Seth Davis of The Athletic, it was Bates who asked coach Penny Hardaway to be removed from the starting lineup prior to Saturday's game against Mississippi.
Impact Things have gone from bad to worse for a Memphis team once thought to have Final Four potential, as the Tigers have now lost three games in a row. Per the report, tensions between the freshman and veterans in the locker room have grown high, and Bates' decision could have very well been made in an effort to smooth things over. According to Hardaway, "Everybody's trying to get to the NBA off the ranking we had, but nobody is willing to sacrifice minutes, touches, anything. It's been miserable." As for Bates, he was a late reclassification to the class of 2021 and entered with a ton of hype as a five-star prospect ranked in the top-5 by most recruiting outlets. The production hasn't necessarily followed, however. Bates was just 1-for-10 from the field in Saturday's loss, and is averaging twice as many turnovers (2.6) as he does assists (1.3) this season. There have also been struggles on the defensive end. Hardaway has plenty of time to get it figured out, and having too much talent is ultimately a good problem to have, but both the five-star talent and top-rated transfers will have to make sacrifices for the good of the team, and that's far from a sure thing at this point.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Penny Hardaway sounds off on Memphis' veterans: 'We've got so much negativity in our locker room' The Tigers lost their third straight game on Saturday, but Hardaway says not to blame freshmen Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joyner scores 20, Mississippi beats No. 18 Memphis 67-63
Jarkel Joyner scored 20 points and Mississippi converted 10 of 11 free throws in the final four minutes to defeat No. 18 Memphis 67-63DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Moments from Memphis Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball The Ole Miss Rebels take on the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Oxford, Mississippi.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Memphis Tigers men's basketball vs. Ole Miss: Live updates, score The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team (5-2) aims to avoid a three-game losing streak Saturday at Ole Miss (5-2).
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Memphis vs Ole Miss Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Dec. 4 College Basketball Game Memphis vs Ole Miss Basketball Game Info No. 18 Memphis Tigers (5-2, 0-1 Away) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (5-2, 4-0 Home) Date: Saturday, December...
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Earl Timberlake - Joins starting lineup Timberlake will make his first career start Saturday versus Ole Miss.
Impact Timberlake is coming off of just two points, eight boards and two assists over 17 minutes against Georgia on Wednesday, so his inclusion in the starting five is a bit surprising. Emoni Bates will move to the bench in a corresponding change.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emoni Bates - Coming off bench Saturday Bates isn't starting Saturday's game against Mississippi.
Impact Bates was part of the starting lineup in each of the first seven games of the season and averaged 12.1 points and 3.0 rebounds in 27.1 minutes per contest. However, Earl Timberlake will draw the start Saturday.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Dandridge - Available Saturday Dandridge (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Mississippi, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Dandridge participated in practice Friday, and he'll suit up Saturday following his one-game absence due to a non-COVID illness. The junior is averaging 2.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 8.7 minutes per game to begin the season.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Dandridge - Back in practice Dandridge (illness) is taking part in practice Friday, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Dandridge sat out Wednesday's contest against Georgia due to a non-COVID illness but appears to be in good shape ahead of Saturday's contest versus Ole Miss. The junior will likely resurface in a bench role similar to what he had prior to the illness, averaging just 8.7 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis basketball vs. Ole Miss: Scouting report and score prediction The Memphis basketball team won't have much time to dwell on Wednesday's disheartening loss to Georgia.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Ole Miss looks to knock off No. 18 Memphis
Mississippi goes for its fifth straight win over ranked opponents against No. 18 MemphisDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis basketball suddenly finds itself in the danger zone. Here's how it got there. Memphis left Georgia with its second loss in a span of six days, leaving itself vulnerable to an early-season exit from the Top 25 polls.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
The Commercial Appeal As bad as the Tigers' loss to Georgia was Wednesday night, listening to Penny Hardaway's comments afterwards were even more discouraging.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Emoni Bates reacts to Memphis basketball's loss to Georgia Memphis freshman Emoni Bates said Wednesday too much of the team is playing as individuals.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Memphis basketball: Penny Hardaway critical of veterans after loss at Georgia Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway speaks to reporters after Wednesday's loss at Georgia.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Abdur-Rahim's 3 helps Georgia shock No. 18 Memphis 82-79
Jabri Abdur-Rahim’s 3-pointer with less than 2 minutes remaining gave Georgia the lead, and the Bulldogs snapped their four-game losing streak by beating No. 18 Memphis 82-79DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis basketball live updates: Follow along as the Tigers take on UGA Coming off its first loss of the season, the Memphis basketball team has a chance to get back in the win column today.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Malcolm Dandridge - Out Wednesday Dandridge (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against Georgia, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Dandridge is reportedly feeling under the weather due to a non-COVID illness and won't be available against the Bulldogs. His next opportunity to return to the court will come Saturday when the Tigers face off with Mississippi.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
John Camden - Likely headed for redshirt Camden (foot) is expected to redshirt in 2021-22, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Camden is still recovering from a foot issue but looks unlikely to appear in a game for the Tigers during the 2021-22 campaign. He saw action in just one game for Memphis last season, notching a rebound in two minutes of action.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chandler Lawson - Expected to miss more time Coach Penny Hardaway said that Lawson (ankle) will be out "a little while longer" and hasn't practiced yet, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Lawson turned his ankle pretty bad according to coach Hardaway last week against Virginia Tech. Until the team is able to see some progress from Lawson in practice, we are unlikely to see him contribute in game action.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
