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Memphis' James Wiseman (second from right) goes down on his knees as he and his teammates celebrate a basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alcorn State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
NCAA clears Memphis freshman Wiseman to return on Jan. 12

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 20, 2019 05:38 PM EST

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 center James Wiseman warms up for the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Hardaway, No. 13 Memphis hope Wiseman reinstated quickly

Nov. 15, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Memphis center James Wiseman runs off the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Oregon won 82-74. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Wiseman withdraws lawsuit, Memphis works on eligibility

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 14, 2019 11:53 AM EST

Memphis center James Wiseman runs off the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Oregon won 82-74. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Memphis, Wiseman have 1 more game, then it’s back to court

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EST

Oregon guard Will Richardson, right, shoots in front of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
No. 14 Oregon holds off No. 13 Memphis 82-74

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 12, 2019 11:25 PM EST

Memphis' James Wiseman (32) dunks against South Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
No. 3 Spartans, No. 13 Tigers face tough Week 2 challenges

By Aaron Beard Nov. 12, 2019 01:53 AM EST

Memphis' James Wiseman (32), Precious Achiuwa (55) talk during a break during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois-Chicago, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Kentucky new No. 1 in AP Top 25 after beating Michigan State

By Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2019 12:04 PM EST

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

Xavier's Naji Marshall, left, drives against Siena's Donald Carey (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
First Round - Game 7 (win) at First Round - Game 8 (win) 11/10/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 08:01 PM EST

Memphis' James Wiseman (32) take his position on the floor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois-Chicago, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis' Wiseman has temporary restraining order to play

Nov. 08, 2019 06:44 PM EST

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

South Carolina State Jahmari Etienne (14) looks to pass while guarded by Memphis' Alex Lomax (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memphis Tigers 11/5/2019

Nov. 05, 2019 09:10 PM EST

In this March 30, 2019, photo, Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots during the first half of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game against Purdue in Louisville, Ky. Diakite was a huge part of the win, but he's still driven by The Loss. The 6-foot-9 redshirt senior says he will never forget, or cease to be driven by, Virginia’s loss to UMBC as the first No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament history to lose to a No. 16 seed. The defending national champions are young this season, but Diakite says they have some surprises in store. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Showdown: Michigan St-Kentucky, Kansas-Duke tip-off season

By Aaron Beard Nov. 04, 2019 05:12 PM EST

FILE - In this March 13, 2019, file photo, Louisville's Jordan Nwora (33) dunks against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C. 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. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Guide to the 2019-20 college basketball season

By John Marshall Nov. 04, 2019 11:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Top prospects find options to bypass college in NBA pursuit

By Aaron Beard Nov. 03, 2019 09:43 AM EST

Memphis players T.J. Carter (2), Cameron Fleming, center, and Kendell Johnson, right, celebrate at the end of the game after defeating Tulsa 42-41 in an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 15 SMU looks to stay undefeated against No. 24 Memphis

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 7. 2019, file photo, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati in Memphis, Tenn. Hardaway went 22-14 and led the Tigers to an NIT berth in his debut season, but his biggest wins came off the court and on the recruiting trail. Memphis is ranked 14th to start the season and is expected to contend for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2014. Memphis has the highest preseason ranking of any team that failed to reach the NCAA Tournament last season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Tip Ins: Tigers, Buffs, Wildcats all likely tourney hopefuls

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2019 02:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, Arizona's Nico Mannion speaks at the Pac-12 NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. Mannion, who averaged more 30 points for Pinnacle High School in Scottsdale, should team with Australian shooting guard Josh Green in giving the Wildcats an exciting backcourt. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Wiseman tops Memphis prep class and nation's freshmen

By Dave Skretta Oct. 30, 2019 01:59 AM EDT

In this Sept. 24, 2019, photo, Memphis center James Wiseman dunks as his teammates celebrate during an open practice for the NCAA college basketball team in front of the Rebounders Club in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman was selected as a member of The Associated Press preseason All-America team Tuesday, Oct. 22. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Top-rated recruiting classes not always key to hoops title

By John Marshall Oct. 27, 2019 12:12 PM EDT