Memphis faces crucial week with pair of Top 25 tests

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway reacts during the first half of an an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Memphis forward Emoni Bates (1) takes a shot past Mississippi forward Robert Allen (21) and guard Matthew Murrell (11) during the first half of an an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski instructs his team against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Jackson State guard Ken Evans (2) drives to the basket over Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 47-37. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer (24) shoots over Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

UCLA's Johnny Juzang shoots past Marquette's Darryl Morsell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) drives to the basket past Illinois guard Jacob Grandison during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Baylor head coach Scott Drew yells out a play against Villanova during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)