1. Memphis Hires Wren Baker as Deputy Athletic Director for External Affairs

    The University of Memphis has hired Wren Baker, the athletic director at Division 2 Northwest Missouri State, as its deputy athletic director for external affairs, it was announced Wednesday morning...

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  2. Tigers Extend Winning Streak to 12 by Defeating Tulsa, 94-64

    With a little more than two minutes left and the game well in hand, University of Memphis coach Josh Pastner took a seat next to his assistants on the bench...

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  3. At Long Last, a Memphis Tiger Blowout Win

    There were some strange and wonderful sights at FedExForum on Saturday, things that hadn't been seen in these parts for a good long while. Stan Simpson got into the game with 4:37 left to play...

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  4. With Southern Miss Nearing, Pastner Says Tigers' Focus Solely on SMU

    After the University of Memphis overwhelmed Tulsa by 30 points Saturday at FedExForum, Golden Hurricane coach Danny Manning was asked to compare the Tigers and Southern Miss, the other ...

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  5. The Week Ahead for Tigers Basketball

    Wednesday at SMU (12-11, 2-6 in Conference USA); 7 p.m.; No TV It should be an easy pre-game speech Wednesday for University of Memphis coach Josh Pastner, whose Tigers have dropped ...

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  6. Jackson Paces Memphis Past East Carolina

    GREENVILLE, N.C. — As he waited to be interviewed on the postgame radio show following the University of Memphis' 75-68 road win over East Carolina on Wednesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, junior guard Joe Jackson asked for a basketball...

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  7. Fair or Not, These Tigers Not Allowed to Lose

    Seconds left, Memphis Tigers up by just a bucket, the ball finds its way to Marshall's Elijah Pittman for the 3. Make it, and Marshall almost certainly upsets Memphis...

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  8. Joe Jackson's Consistency Key in Tigers' Winning Streak

    University of Memphis assistant coach Damon Stoudamire frequently tells the Tigers in practices they should play slowly on offense and fast on defense. "I say it all the time because on offense you've got to think...

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  9. The Week Ahead for Tiger Basketball

    Wednesday at East Carolina (12-7, 3-3 in Conference USA); No TV The Pirates, whom Memphis beat 67-54 at FedExForum on Jan...

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  10. Pastner, Team Keep It Short Wednesday

    Fresh. That's how University of Memphis coach Josh Pastner wants the Tigers physically and mentally as they look to build on their nine-game winning streak Saturday afternoon against Marshall at FedExForum...

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  11. University of Memphis Still Struggling with Turnovers

    In the midst of the University of Memphis's 71-60 comeback win against Tulane Tuesday, Tigers coach Josh Pastner grew frustrated with guard Geron Johnson...

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  12. Preview: University of Memphis vs. Tulane

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  13. It's D.J. to the Rescue, Again

    Less than seven minutes remained in the game, Harvard had taken the lead and a pall had descended on FedExForum. Not long before, the Memphis Tigers had been up by 20. Now, they were down by two...

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  14. Memphis Tigers Tightening Screws on the Defensive End

    Having had six days to prepare for the University of Memphis, Harvard coach Tommy Amaker believed the Crimson had to be solid in two key areas if it was going to have a chance against a bigger, more athletic Tigers squad at FedExForum on Saturday...

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  15. Six Months In, Athletic Director Tom Bowen Adjusting to Tigers' Top Job

    It was June 18, 1985. It was a Tuesday. It was a day that changed Tom Bowen's life, one of those handful of days that led him on a winding path to his current job, athletic director ...

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  16. Tarik Black Rounding Back into Form

    Though University of Memphis coach Josh Pastner doesn't want his Tigers to overthink, his best inside scoring option, forward Tarik Black, has occasionally approached games more like brainteasers...

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  17. Tigers Guard Chris Crawford Making Contributions Despite Shooting Funk

    Nearly four weeks ago, after an 0-of-6 shooting performance against Lipscomb, a solemn University of Memphis junior guard Chris Crawford sat quietly in the FedExForum interview area, obviously disappointed...

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  18. Pastner and Bowen Agree, Beating Vols Is Fun

    So Geron Johson had a good idea. "I want to play them every week," he said, grinning. What say you, Josh Pastner and Tom Bowen? Play Tennessee every week. Beat Tennessee every week...

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  19. Memphis Moves Forward with Basketball Practice Facility Plans

    The University of Memphis is moving forward with plans to build a new practice facility for its men's and women's basketball teams, athletic director Tom Bowen said last week...

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  20. Jackson Playing Best Basketball of Career with Tigers Set to Open C-USA

    University of Memphis junior guard Joe Jackson was open from 3-point range at the top of the key Monday in practice when junior Geron Johnson penetrated the lane and dished him the ball...

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  21. Kelvin Amayo Gets Release from Marshall

    Marshall freshman point guard Kelvin Amayo has obtained his release and will transfer. “I want to thank Marshall University but they didn’t have an athletic scholarship for me and that wasn’t the deal we made,” Amayo told SNY...

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  22. Joe Jackson Is King of Memphis Tigers

    It is the first day of 2013. One player that deserved to bring in the New Year in celebratory fashion is Memphis Tigers junior guard Joe Jackson. The scene for the young man was quite different in December of last season...

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  23. Tarik Black's Playing Status for UT on Friday Uncertain

    As the University of Memphis ran sprints Tuesday to close out its first practice in preparation for Friday's road game at rival Tennessee, junior forward Tarik Black was doing push-ups on the sideline...

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  24. University of Memphis Preparing for Final Regular-Season Meeting with Tennessee

    University of Memphis senior forward D. J. Stephens is familiar with the song, but the words? Not so much. "I'll never remember that song," said Stephens, who clearly has no intention ...

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  25. Josh Pastner Mixes Life Lessons with Basketball

    It was 8 p.m. on Christmas night, and just before the University of Memphis began its first practice since returning from a four-day holiday break, coach Josh Pastner had a message for the players...

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