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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

Louisiana Tech guard Kalob Ledoux (5) defends against a shot by Mississippi State guard D.J. Stewart Jr. (3) in the first 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 in NIT final after 84-62 win over La Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 27, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) walks off the court and is greeted by head coach Penny Hardaway, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinals of the NIT, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Nolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semi

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 27, 2021 02:43 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)
NIT - Semifinals - Game 2 (win) at NIT - Semifinals - Game 1 (win) 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

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Mississippi acting head coach Tony Madlock reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. South Carolina State has hired Madlock as men's basketball head coach. Bulldogs athletic director Stacy L. Danley announced the move Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
South Carolina St hires Memphis assistant Madlock as coach

Mar. 25, 2021 09:08 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

Utah State head coach Craig Smith reacts to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State seeded No. 1 in 16-team NIT

By John Kekis Mar. 14, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) looks to pass as Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) and Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) defend during the second half of 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)
No. 7 Houston to AAC title game with 76-74 win over Memphis

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 13, 2021 09:00 PM EST

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...

Houston guard Tramon Mark, right, celebrates his game-winning 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Mark's long 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Houston to 67-64 win

Mar. 07, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Williams leads Memphis over South Florida 73-52

Mar. 02, 2021 11:56 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boogie Ellis had 18 points, DeAndre Williams scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds, and Memphis beat South Florida 73-52 on Tuesday night. ...

Ellis, Dandridge carry Memphis past Cincinnati 80-74

Feb. 28, 2021 04:12 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 17 points to lead five Memphis players in double figures as the Tigers topped Cincinnati 80-74 on Sunday. ...

Nolley II scores 20 to carry Memphis over UCF 96-69

Feb. 01, 2021 10:55 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 20 points as Memphis easily beat Central Florida 96-69 on Monday night. DeAndre Williams had 15...

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....

Cisse scores 14 to carry Memphis past East Carolina 80-53

Jan. 24, 2021 06:48 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Moussa Cisse scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Memphis beat East Carolina 80-53 on Sunday. DeAndre Williams...

Cisse leads Memphis over Wichita State 72-52

Jan. 21, 2021 09:31 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 72-52 win over...

Tulsa narrowly beats Memphis 58-57

Jan. 17, 2021 05:50 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Rey Idowu made 1 of 2 free throws, followed with a jump shot, Tulsa took the lead with 4:48 left and went on to hold off Memphis 58-57 on...