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Tyreek Smith jumps in transfer portal for fourth time before Memphis openerMemphis tipped off the season Monday night with one loss before the game ever began.Tyreek Smith entered the transfer portal before the Tige...
Haggerty scores 22 of 25 after break to rally Memphis past Missouri 83-75 in opener
PJ Haggerty scored 22 of his 25 points in the second half when Memphis took over en route to an 83-75 win over Missouri in the season opener for both teams15 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moussa Cisse - Force off bench for MemphisCisse closed Monday's 83-75 win over Missouri with 14 points (4-8 FG, 6-10 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 19 minutes.
ImpactWhile it was Dain Dainja who picked up the start at center and played more minutes, the impact of Cisse was felt greater on both ends of the court. Cisse was a regular starter in all three previous destinations, and is now back to Memphis, where his career began. He's clearly came out with a purpose in hopes of finding his first ever NCAA Tournament berth in 2024-25, his fifth and final collegiate season.
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PJ Haggerty - Leads scoring in victoryHaggerty logged 25 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across six minutes during Monday's 83-75 win over Missouri.
ImpactHaggerty attempted five more field goals than any other Memphis player, in addition to getting to the free throw line a team-high 11 times. That type of volume will lead to big dividends for fantasy managers in leagues that utilize the American Conference, as Penny Hardaway's offense clearly runs through the sophomore transfer from Tulsa.
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3 things to watch in Mizzou men's basketball season opener at MemphisA chance to establish a baseline for the 2024-2025 team, the availability of a key guard and the degree to which newcomers will play are all...
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Tony Perkins - Comes off bench earlyPerkins (undisclosed) subbed onto the court three minutes into Monday's game at Memphis, Eli Hoff of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ImpactPerkins did not start Monday's opener due to his undisclosed injury, but he was able to come off the bench early in the game. It's a great sign for him that his injury woes appear to be behind him.
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Jacob Crews - Not starting openerCrews is not in the starting lineup for Monday's season opener at Memphis, Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune reports.
ImpactDespite coming in as a high-profile transfer from UT-Martin who scored 19.1 ppg in 2023-24, Crews appears in line to come off the bench at the onset for this year's Missouri squad.
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