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FedExForum, 7 p.m. Records: Tigers: 1-1; Tennessee Tech: 2-1 Coaches: Tigers, Josh Pastner ; Tennessee Tech, Mike Sutton Series standing: Memphis leads 24-22 TV, radio: No TV, WREC-AM , WKBQ-FM Matchups Backcourt Willie Kemp vs.

Kansas guard Sherron Collins stayed in school another year to go for a second national title.

When Coach Pastner calls for our pregame chat, this is what I'll advise him: 1. Work the Clock.

Memphis' Roburt Sallie drives to the basket against Kansas for an easy lay-in, but his outside shootingwas off Wednesday in St.

Against all odds and logic, Memphis had a chance. It made no sense. It wasn't part of the script.

It was not supposed to be this way. The Kansas Jayhawks were a 12.5-point favorite over the Memphis Tigers.

A rematch of the 2008 National Championship game is on tap in St. Louis this evening, as top-ranked Kansas and Memphis tangle in the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase from the Scottrade Center.

13 in Allen Fieldhouse. Memphis started its season with an 82-53 home win against Jackson State at home on Nov.

There was nothing automatic about tonight's Opening Night win over the Southwestern Athletic Conference's favorite Tigers.

Memphis guard Willie Kemp pumps up his teammates before taking the court against Jackson State's in the season opener Friday night at FedEx Forum.

Elliot Williams was living his dream. Williams, a former five-star prospect, had jumped on the chance to play for his dream program and moved into Duke 's starting lineup late in his freshman season.

The University of Memphis basketball team once again found itself behind late in the first half and entered the locker room down by one at halftime to cross-town Christian Brothers University on Monday night at the FedExForum.

The Final Tuneup for the Memphis Tigers Basketball team turned into a Track Meet at FedExForum.

Christian Brothers University couldn't miss early and even took a 25-11 lead on Memphis during the an exhibition outing against the Tigers.

Williams has shown he has an incredible work ethic, both on the court for the Tigers and in class at the U of M. CBU at Memphis When, where: 7 p.m. today, FedExForum TV, radio: No TV, WREC-AM , WKBQ-FM Challenges bring out the best in him.

Memphis coach Josh Pastner is among those who understand that great programs aren't built overnight.

Elliot Williams led the Tigers with 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists as the Tigers defeated Lemoyne-Owne 98-68. Elliot Williams scored 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and four other Tigers scored in double digits to lift Memphis to a 98-68 victory over NCAA Division II foe LeMoyne-Owen College.

Based on the criteria Josh Pastner laid out last week, senior shooting guard Doneal Mack had earned a spot in the starting lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen. Box score Instead, Mack came off the bench after he showed up late to a team meeting.

HATTIESBURG - John Calipari will no longer be courtside when Memphis begins its Conference USA schedule this season, but the coaching legend leaves quite a legacy in a 61-game winning streak against league foes.

Guards such as junior Roburt Sallie will be keys to rebounding this season for the University of Memphis.