D.J. Jeffries

Molinar, Moore spark Mississippi St past Morehead St 66-46

Nov. 21, 2021 05:34 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Iverson Molinar tossed in 15 points, Shakeel Moore scored 13 and the pair combined to spark an 8-0 run to open the second half as...

FILE - Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, file photo. Ben Howland believes Mississippi State could be one of his best squads since arriving in Starkville. Molinar’s offense was key to the Bulldogs’ NIT run, and he’s a preseason All-SEC first team selection. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Mississippi State eyes NCAA berth behind Molinar, transfers

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 21, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Memphis forward DeAndre Williams, left, throws up a shot as Mississippi State forward Abdul Ado, right, defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the NIT, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Penny wise: Memphis wins NIT title, has bigger goals for '22

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 28, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Colorado State guard David Roddy (21) works against Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) for a shot opportunity in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Memphis Tigers 3/28/2021

Mar. 27, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) is defended by Boise State guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Quinones' putback helps Memphis beat Boise St. 59-56 in NIT

Mar. 25, 2021 11:54 PM EDT

Memphis center Moussa Cisse (32) reacts to drawing a foul from Dayton forward Mustapha Amzil (30) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT Tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Denton, Texas. Memphis won 71-60. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Quinones scores 15 in 2nd half, Memphis tops Dayton in NIT

Mar. 20, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher (10) drives between Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) and guard Lester Quinones (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT Tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Ole Miss Rebels at Memphis Regional - First Round - Game 4 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

Cincinnati's Mason Madsen (45) and Jeremiah Davenport (24) celebrate following Cincinnati's win over Wichita State after an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oregon State Beavers at Colorado Buffaloes 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Jeffries scores 17 as Memphis tops UCF 70-62 in AAC tourney

Mar. 13, 2021 05:58 AM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — D.J. Jeffries came off the bench to score 17 points to lead Memphis to a 70-62 win over Central Florida in the American Athletic...

Lomax scores 14 to lead Memphis past SMU 76-72

Jan. 26, 2021 09:46 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Lomax came off the bench to score 14 points and lead Memphis to a 76-72 win over SMU on Tuesday night. D.J....

Quinones scores 20 to lift Memphis past Tulane 80-74

Dec. 16, 2020 11:54 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lester Quinones had 20 points as Memphis beat Tulane 80-74 on Wednesday night. It was the first American Athletic...

Auburn squeaks past Memphis with a 74-71 win

Dec. 12, 2020 09:20 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Powell scored 26 points, Allen Flanigan scored 16 and Auburn beat Memphis 74-71 in a Holiday Hoopsgiving matchup on Saturday. ...

Jeffries lifts Memphis past Mississippi Valley State 94-57

Dec. 08, 2020 10:30 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — D.J. Jeffries had 21 points as Memphis easily beat Mississippi Valley State 94-57 on Tuesday night. Boogie Ellis had...

Nolley leads Memphis over Central Arkansas 85-68

Dec. 04, 2020 10:34 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 23 points as Memphis topped Central Arkansas 85-68 on Friday night. D.J. Jeffries had 15 points...

Williams, Curry help VCU beat cold-shooting Memphis 70-59

Nov. 27, 2020 11:49 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Vince Williams Jr. scored 15 points, KeShawn Curry added 12, and VCU beat cold-shooting Memphis 70-59 on Friday night to finish third...

Bassey scores 21 to lift Western Kentucky over Memphis 75-69

Nov. 26, 2020 04:25 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Charles Bassey had 21 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks as Western Kentucky beat Memphis 75-69 on Thursday. ...