Memphis Tigers
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

South Florida head coach Brian Gregory calls a play against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Achiuwa's double-double leads No. 21 Memphis past USF 68-64

By Fred Goodall Jan. 12, 2020 06:51 PM EST

Wichita State's Grant Sherfield goes to the basket against Memphis' D.J. Jeffries (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Burton leads No. 23 Wichita State past No. 21 Memphis

By Jeffrey Parson Jan. 09, 2020 09:33 PM EST

Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) attempts a layup past Mississippi State guard Robert Woodard II (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn won 80-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Last unbeaten teams face a difficult week ahead

By John Marshall Jan. 07, 2020 02:59 AM EST

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

Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) snags a rebound over Lipscomb guard Andrew Fleming (2) and center Ahsan Asadullah (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Unbeaten Auburn visits Mississippi St. to open SEC schedule

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 02:08 AM EST

Memphis' guard Lester Quinones (11) defends Tulane guard Christion Thompson (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
As others rise, No. 9 Memphis thrives without Wiseman

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2019 02:36 PM EST

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

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

Wichita State guard Erik Stevenson shoots in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Wichita State quietly on rise as AAC begins to sneak up

By Dave Skretta Dec. 23, 2019 03:26 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Memphis' James Wiseman watches from the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
Column: Wiseman shows he's wise young man by dumping college

By Paul Newberry Dec. 20, 2019 08:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Memphis' James Wiseman watches from the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
Memphis' James Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school

Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 PM EST

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (5) defends against Memphis guard Tyler Harris (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 13 Memphis outlasts No. 19 Tennessee, avenges loss

By Steve Megargee Dec. 14, 2019 05:46 PM EST

Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway calls to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bradley Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis, Vols face off again with rivalry's future uncertain

By Steve Megargee Dec. 13, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Butler forward Christian David (25) blocks the shot of Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Butler defeated Florida 76-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Butler trip to Baylor highlights Top 25 college hoops slate

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 03:11 AM EST

Memphis head coach Mike Norvell watches as players warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AP sources: Florida State introducing Norvell as new coach

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 07, 2019 09:00 PM EST

UAB guard Tavin Lovan (3) drives to the basket as Memphis guard Tyler Harris (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Achiuwa, No. 15 Memphis surge back to beat UAB 65-57

Dec. 07, 2019 08:25 PM EST

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 head coach Penny Hardaway calls to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the Barclays Classic, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 16 Memphis beats NC State in Barclays Center Classic

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 28, 2019 06:38 PM EST