Most importantly: Show Houston nothing in the process. 6-8 / Related stories: Penny Hardaway provides Kendric Davis update: Hes a tough kid Box score: Memphis 64, UCF 63 Kendric Davis helped off court after breaking the AAC's all-time scoring record. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports.com. Cherenfant is a 198-pound, high-energy, two-way presence on the floor. Since Penny Hardaway took over, Memphis has been able to land some big time recruits and now they have their eyes on Dillingham too. Memphis basketball leaned on a familiar formula against a familiar foe Sunday at FedExForum. The Tigers' class is ranked No. That's when the Tigers reportedly became the most recent program to express interest in the Class of 2023's 49th-ranked recruit. 6-2 / MEMPHIS, Tenn.- Memphis Tiger head women's basketball coach Katrina Merriweather has added two familiar faces to her roster for the upcoming season in Wright State transfers Destyne Jackson and Jada Wright. The first on March 5 gave him a front-row seat for the Tigers' win over Houston in the 2021-22 regular-season finale. Memphis also has a UNC connection with Rasheed Wallace on Hardaways staff as well. The former Houston High star helps the University of Memphis beat Tulsa on the road, for a fourth straight win. Memphis was carrying some momentum and confidence into Sundays matchup with No. The 6-foot-1-inch, 160-pound Dillingham is one of the top prospects in the 2023 recruiting class, earning 19 total offers so far. February 28, 2023 12:33 pm CT. March is a day away, but the Tigers aren't sitting comfortably in a tournament position just yet. The Memphis class currently ranks No. Davisinjured his right ankle with 4:25 left in the first half of Memphis 64-63 win over UCF at FedExForum on Thursday. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 22:17. When Memphis pulled out a close win over Cincinnati at FedExForum on Sunday, it marked another step toward securing what Kendric Davis has wanted all along: a trip to the NCAA Tournament. MEMPHIS BASKETBALL: 'We can't lose anymore': 3 non-negotiables for the Tigers to make NCAA Tournament, SIGN UP: Memphis Tigers Basketball Insider text group with Jason Munz. ESPN's Joe Lunardi's latest edition of his "bracketology" has Auburn in a tough spot the team is predicted to be among the last four byes along with Memphis, West Virginia and Nevada. Also, Memphis has 10 road wins for the first time since 1985. Memphis coach Penny Hardaway offered James a scholarship last year and it led to speculation that the Tigers had a chance to land one of the most famous high school athletes in the country. Current Memphis assistant coach Andy Borman coached that team and served as the organization's executive director for eight years prior to being hired last offseason by Tigers coach Penny Hardaway. Johnathan Lawson, Keonte Kennedy and Jayden Hardaway all have eligibility remaining after this season. Memphis got bucket after bucket out of the gate but didntfinish off pesky Wichita State until the final few minutes. Calkins: Sure, Memphis lost this game to Houston. 14 in the class of 2023, Cook may be as talented a wing prospect as there is in the country and on Saturday he looked like a player capable of competing for the top five of his class. The 6-7, 185-pound 4-star wing ranked No. 6-9 / 247Sports' Eric Bossi's breakdown of Cook: "Currently ranked No. 260) has registered 20.9 points per game and 10.2 rebounds per game, while shooting 46% from three. 9 nationally, No. John Calipari, Bill Self, Jay Wright, and Tom Izzo are still doing their thing, but it feels like there's room for a new face of college basketball to emerge . (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images). Photo via Tennessee Athletics. Without star point guard Kendric Davis, the Tigers battled the Cougars and had an opportunity to get within one score late in the contest. The Memphis Tigers put up a gallant fight in losing to the Houston Cougars Sunday. 68 12 1. 6-9 / Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 6-foot-4. 6-7 / 6-3 guard Ryan Forrest, a West Memphis, Ark., native, who committed to Memphis earlier this month. Memphis face-off with UCF offers the Tigers a chance to grab a sixth Quadrant 2 victory. Memphis, which currently boasts the fifth-ranked recruiting class for 2023, does not yet have a commitment for its 2024 class. The NCAA's regular signing period begins April 12, 2023, and ends May 17. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound prospect has more than held his own playing against some of the top prospects in the country, improving each time out on the floor and he's catching the eye of high major college coaches around the country.". They defeated UCF and SMU to advance to the championship game of the AAC tournament where they lost to Houston. And it might not be good news for Hubert Davis and his staff. Memphis Memphis Tigers football, basketball news, recruiting, scores, predictions, previews, analysis and more. Without injured Kendric Davis, the Tigers lead evaporated. . La Lumiere and is now playing up on the Brad Beal Elite U17 team. Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 6-foot-4 guard Carl Cherenfant rated a four-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite announced Sunday his intention to play for the Tigers next season. 5 overall recruit in the Class of 2024. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He had a scholarship offer from Ole Miss, hit the . 21 overall prospect in the 2023 247Sports Composite Rankings, has quickly landed himself as one of the top point guards in the 2023 class. 71 in the 2023 class leads San Ysidro with 26.5 points per game (22 games) on 36.1% shooting. Top overall 2022 recruit Jalen Duren announced his commitment to Memphis Friday night. There they defeated Boise State in the first round before losing in the second round to Gonzaga. He doesn't just have size and athleticism for the wing, he's skilled as a handler and passer, a big time defender and his jump shot has been dropping from deep range. 215, PG / College Basketball Memphis men's basketball picks up key road win at Cincinnati 75-68 Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:45 PM PST The 247Sports Crystal Ball still favors the Tar Heels and their toughest competition still just might be the pro route. 210, SF / But even with the change to Hubert Davis, UNC has pursued Dillingham heavily, identifying him as their top recruiting target. 6-8 / NCAA mens basketball box score for the Thursday, Feb. 16 game between the Memphis Tigers and UCF Knights from FedExForum in Memphis. By FOX13Memphis.com News Staff October 13, 2021 at 5:27 am CDT. Over the last several days, Memphis' staff has offered multiple '23 prospects, including some of the top-ranked players in the class. 215, PF / Sierra Canyon, where Hardaway teams with Memphis recruit Bronny James among others, is 20-6. LSU, South Carolina, Mississippi State, UCF and South Florida were the others that made up his list of seven finalists. What to look for in Memphis home game against Cincinnati, When a big moment came, Johnathan Lawson was ready, Goudsouzian: The 1973 Memphis State Tigers prove the power of sports, Calkins: Tigers win by any means necessary, Memphis pulls away late in road win over Wichita State, Tigers guard Kendric Davis to return from injury against Wichita State, What to look for in Memphis road game against Wichita State, Tigers Basketball Insider: How Memphis loss to Houston helped its NCAA Tournament chances. His high school coach had called him a "toolshed" because of his wide range of skills. Silverfield announcing the addition of 16 players to the Tigers' 2023 recruiting. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Williams is shooting 43.3% from the field. MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway has announced the signing of dynamic five-star recruit Mikey Williams to a National Letter of Intent, bolstering its class for the 2023-24 season. Cunningham, a consensus five-star prospect, is averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game for Overtime Elite (Georgia). 5-11 / Memphis basketball is among five schools still in the running for Naas Cunningham, the No. Follow along with the live scroll below for updates before, during and after the game. 23 overall player and No. He currently has three early offers from LSU, Virginia Tech, and USF but isn't focusing on schools right now just getting better. MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 19: Malcolm Dandridge #23 of the Memphis Tigers has a shot attempt blocked by Jamarion Sharp #33 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during a game on November 19, 2021 at . Then, Kendric Davis got hurt. Memphis signee Mikey Williams is a smooth bucket-getter and skilled playmaker! 1 min read. Heading to Memphis next year pic.twitter.com/9Yf1SSBeoS. 190. 4 overall point guard in the class. GoTigers247's Behind Enemy Lines Ep 8: Guerry Smith w/ NOLA.com. Immediate. Tennessee's Ramar Smith against Derrick Rose and Memphis in 2008. Calkins: It was a massive Memphis win and maybe the craziest one ever. Fears recently took a visit to Indiana and spoke very highly of coach Mike Woodson and the athletic facilities. Get all of the plays, scores and analysis, both on and off the court. 5 overall recruit in the Class of 2024. 6-2 / Memphis and St. John's are the only programs Cherenfant visited twice. Last week, Memphis released the Tigers' schedule!. Griggs buzzer beater gives Memphis women's basketball sixth straight win Sunday's win marks the first 18-win season for the Tigers since the 2015-16 season. Quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 24 MASE 70 . 5 recruiting class in the country, behind Kentucky, Duke, Michigan State and UConn. He is also shooting 50% from the field and 45% from the 3-point line. BK Recruiting Brandon Jenkins Dec 2, 2022 BK Recruiting Isaiah Collier, Arrinten Page, Carl Cherenfant and others shine at Holiday Hoopsgiving BK Recruiting Travis Branham Nov 28, 2022 BK. "2023 Auburn Tigers Recruiting Class". In 11 games for Our Saviour Lutheran (Bronx, N.Y.), Johnson is scoring 18 points a game, while putting up 5.4 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Cincinnati . Memphis basketball is among five schools still in the running for Naas Cunningham, the No. 6-9 / 107) wing has played in 16 games for Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale). 240, SG / 9 seed in the West Region. Related stories: Memphis Keont Kennedy out rest of the regular season Martin: No doubt that Penny Hardaway is the guy for Memphis Box score: Memphis 83, Wichita State 78. He has 24 PTS headed into the final frame : @PrimeVideo pic.twitter.com/NuyR4Xfkgs. Memphis got bucket after bucket out of the gate but didntfinish off pesky Wichita State until the final few minutes. Taylor is also averaging 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game. Bates, a former 5-star recruit and once touted as the No. Davis became the AACs all-time scoring leader Thursday night, but left game with an injury shortly after. Okay, they are 'the' most talked about college basketball program in the nation. In these cases, the average was taken. The Pine Bluff Zebras finished the 2022 football season 5-4 with a loss to Robinson at the end of the season. "We thought long and hard about what the program needs for next season," said Merriweather. The projections below are based on all games played through February 27, 2023. The Memphis Tigers are battered, wearyand now theyre missing a key player who broke his hand punching a door. With two years of high school basketball remaining, Foster is ranked as the No. That still remains true today however some other big time programs like Duke, Kansas and now Memphis are starting to get involved which could make Dillinghams recruitment a little more interesting. Haz clic en Gestionar ajustes para obtener ms informacin y gestionar tus opciones. Prior to this weekend, Dillingham has visited both UNC and N.C. State unofficially in his recruitment. 21 overall player and No. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - University of Memphis Athletics Skip To Main Content Menu Men's Sports Baseball Schedule Roster Basketball Schedule Roster Cross Country Schedule Roster Football Schedule Roster Golf Schedule Roster Rifle Schedule Roster Soccer Schedule Roster Tennis Schedule Roster Track & Field Schedule Roster Women's Sports MEMPHIS With holes to fill on the roster, Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield went out and did just that. Ty-Laur Johnson Our Saviour Lutheran School (Bronx, NY) 6-0 / 160. The Tigers (21-7, 11-4 AAC) can lock up a top-three seed with . 2023 SPORTSOVERDOSE.COM All rights reserved. Led by Kendric Davis' 19 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Wichita State Shockers 83-78 on Thursday night. Related story: Box score: Memphis 76, Cincinnati 73. His size at 6-foot-6 and length will be needed to help keep Memphis as one of the premier defensive teams in the country. Memphis football added its newest recruits from the Class of 2023 on Wednesday, which marked the start of the early signing period. With each passing day, we inch a little closer to the cracking of the pads and tailgating on Tiger Lane for the 2023 season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. really turned heads in this year's Beach Ball Classic. At 6-foot-4, Wilcher has great size and athleticism for a combo guard, and he will likely compete for a top-five spot in the class. 4 DAYS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS. With the contact period for 2023 now open, Hardaway and the staff wasted no time offering two of the top point guard in the class. - Feb 23, 2023. So how do they keep winning games? WATCH: No. By The Daily Memphian Staff February 26, 2023 Subscribers only Memphis Tigers Basketball 2 point guard and the No. The NCAA mens basketball box score for the Sunday, Feb. 19, game between the Memphis Tigers and Houston Cougars played in Houston. The 2022-23 Auburn Tigers men's basketball team represented Auburn University during the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season as a member of the Southeastern . And a healthy Kendric Davis should be waiting for them. Gene Bartows Tigers showcased a model of Black achievement and interracial harmony. Reach sports writer Jason Munz at jason.munz@commercialappeal.comor on Twitter @munzly. Feb 14, 2023 at 1:46 am ET. If Damaria Franklin is deemed eligible to play this season, he won't return to Memphis next season, either. Memphis and Auburn sneak into the tournament as the other 11-seeds. PG. 6-0 / 175, SF / He is from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he plays for Pine Bluff High School. Reach sports writer Jason Munz at jason.munz@commercialappeal.comor on Twitter @munzly. Now its close to coming true. Cherenfant views it as a prime opportunity to make an early impact. Follow the 2023 Memphis area postseason with schedule and results. 220, C / Memphis veterans Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge are expected to make their returns from injury on Sunday versus No. 6-5 / Theyve got a lot of older guys thats gonna be out of basketball next year. Cherenfant plans to sign during the early signing period, which runs Nov. 9-16. 230, SG / He landed an offer from UNC back on Christmas Day in 2020 when Roy Williams was still head coach. Overall, Hardaway the favorite son of Memphis and program legend is doing a solid job as the coach at Memphis. Lunardi has Memphis in as a 9-seed facing NC State in Birmingham, Ala., with Alabama and either Alcorn State or Fairleigh Dickinson in the same grouping. 2 Houston after winning seven of its past eight games. 200, PG / 2023 www.commercialappeal.com. Lomax and Dandridge expected to return from injury versus Houston, according to source. 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