CLAY BAILEY
Memphis's DeAndre Williams (12) slam dunks in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis flashes potential, runs past No. 6 Alabama 92-78

By Clay Bailey Dec. 14, 2021 11:42 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — DeAndre Williams had 20 points and six assists, Jalen Duren

Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway calls to his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Kentucky, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Duren leads No. 11 Memphis past Western Kentucky 74-62

By Clay Bailey Nov. 19, 2021 10:36 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Duren had 22 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks as

St. Louis' Jordan Nesbitt (15) goes up for a shot as Memphis' Earl Timberlake (0) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Harris, Bates lead No. 11 Memphis over Saint Louis 90-74

By Clay Bailey Nov. 16, 2021 10:30 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Harris had 18 points and Emoni Bates scored 16 as

North Carolina Central's Eric Boone (21) drives the ball down the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Bates, Nolley lead No. 12 Memphis to easy win vs. NC Central

By Clay Bailey Nov. 13, 2021 09:26 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Freshman Emoni Bates scored 15 points and Landers Nolley

Tennessee Tech's John Pettway center, defends as Memphis Emoni Bates looks for an outlet in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Freshmen Bates, Duren lead Memphis past Tennessee Tech

Clay Bailey Nov. 09, 2021 11:47 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Emoni Bates scored 17 points in his collegiate debut,

A fire truck is parked outside FedExForum after a fire alarm went off during an NBA preseason basketball game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Bucks-Grizzlies game suspended after fire alarm evacuation

Clay Bailey Oct. 05, 2021 11:40 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The exhibition game between the Milwaukee Bucks and

Houston guard Caleb Mills (2) drives the ball past Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Achiuwa's free throw gives Memphis win over No. 22 Houston

By Clay Bailey Feb. 22, 2020 04:42 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis overcame its trouble closing out games,

Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa, right, grabs a rebound ahead of Southern Methodist guard CJ White, left, in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Davis scores 20, SMU uses late run to upset No. 20 Memphis

By Clay Bailey Jan. 25, 2020 06:59 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kendric Davis had 20 points and five assists, Emmanuel

Memphis' forward Precious Achiuwa (55) goes all in for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Jeffries, Achiuwa lead No. 22 Memphis past Cincinnati 60-49

By Clay Bailey Jan. 16, 2020 09:20 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In a game where rallies were answered by rallies and

Memphis' forward Precious Achiuwa (55) grabs a rebound as Georgia forward Toumani Camara (10) defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Hammonds, Edwards lead Georgia past No. 9 Memphis 65-62

By Clay Bailey Jan. 04, 2020 05:23 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tom Crean and Georgia finally grabbed a win over an AP

Memphis guard Damion Baugh, right, defends against Tulane guard Christion Thompson (25) who looks to pass in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Quinones, Baugh lead No. 9 Memphis past Tulane 84-73

By Clay Bailey Dec. 30, 2019 11:25 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lester Quinones scored 16 points, Damion Baugh finished

New Orleans head coach Mark Slessinger watches his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Achiuwa, Quinones lead No. 9 Memphis past New Orleans 97-55

By Clay Bailey Dec. 28, 2019 03:46 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Returning from a broken right hand, Memphis guard Lester

Jackson States' forward Jayveous McKinnis (11) goes up for a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
No. 11 Memphis overcomes turnovers, tops Jackson State 77-49

By Clay Bailey Dec. 21, 2019 03:17 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis had a terrible time handling the ball. But it

Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) reacts after making a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bradley Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Lomax leads No. 15 Memphis past Bradley 71-56

By Clay Bailey Dec. 03, 2019 11:25 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — With the young Memphis Tigers struggling from the field,

Memphis' Alex Lomax (2) tries to drive the ball past Little Rock's Markquis Nowell (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
No. 16 Memphis beats Little Rock 68-58 as Wiseman watches

By Clay Bailey Nov. 20, 2019 10:39 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis players said they were unaware before Wednesday

Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway was all smiles towards the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Alcorn State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Quinones, Achiuwa send No. 13 Memphis past Alcorn St 102-56

By Clay Bailey Nov. 16, 2019 04:43 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Despite playing their first game without heralded recruit

Memphis Damion Baugh (10) and Illinois-Chicago Travell Washington (35) go for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Wiseman gets restraining order to play; Memphis wins

By Clay Bailey Nov. 08, 2019 09:23 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — James Wiseman had another dominant game for the No. 14

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway talks to player Lance Thomas (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina State on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Wiseman has 28 and 11 in winning debut for No. 14 Memphis

By Clay Bailey Nov. 05, 2019 10:29 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — After missing the preseason exhibition games with

In this Oct. 3, 2019 photo, Memphis freshman center James Wiseman dunks the ball during Memphis Madness in Memphis, Tenn. Michigan State senior guard Cassius Winston, Marquette guard Markus Howard, Louisville junior forward Jordan Nwora, Seton Hall senior guard Myles Powell and Memphis freshman James Wiseman headline The Associated Press 2019-20 preseason All-America team announced Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)
Penny, Memphis have high goals with nation's top class

By Clay Bailey Oct. 25, 2019 11:21 AM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — Penny Hardaway enters his second season as Memphis

Cincinnati's Keith Williams defends against Houston's Corey Davis Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball American Athletic Conference championship game Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
Cincinnati defeats Houston 69-57 for AAC title

By Clay Bailey Mar. 17, 2019 06:11 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — With conference player of the year Jarron Cumberland running