Quinones, Achiuwa send No. 13 Memphis past Alcorn St 102-56
Lester Quinones had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Precious Achiuwa added 20 points Saturday, sending No. 13 Memphis to a 102-56 romp over Alcorn State.
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2020 Schedule
3-1, 1st in American
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Jeffries goes from offense to defense (0:15)
Lomax's steal leads to a Jeffries jam (0:19)
Hardaway: 'Ideal' if Wiseman reinstated quickly
Coach Penny Hardaway says Memphis' best hope is that freshman James Wiseman is reinstated and doesn't have to miss any games.
How good is Memphis without James Wiseman?
James Wiseman was ruled ineligible Thursday. His return to Memphis is uncertain. How talented are the Tigers without him?
Bilas expects Wiseman will play again this season (1:16)
Wiseman drops NCAA lawsuit, declared ineligible
Memphis has declared James Wiseman ineligible for competition and will withhold him from games after he withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday.
This Just In
Memphis announces that James Wiseman has been declared ineligible and will be withheld from competition while it awaits reinstatement from the NCAA. Wiseman can practice, but won't play in games - Jeff Borzello
Wiseman ineligibility could cost H.S. state title
The Memphis East High School basketball team is in danger of being stripped of its 2017-18 title because James Wiseman and another player were ruled ineligible.
Wiseman scores 14 as Memphis falls to Oregon (1:31)
Hardaway: Wiseman issues not to blame for loss
Memphis coach Anfernee Hardaway said the controversy swirling around freshman phenom James Wiseman and his status with the NCAA did not play a part in Tuesday's 82-74 loss to No. 14 Oregon.
For 3: With upset of Kentucky, it's 'a great day to be a Purple Ace'
Evansville, picked to finish near the bottom of its conference and coached by a former Wildcat, shocked top-ranked Kentucky at Rupp Arena.
No. 14 Oregon holds odd No. 13 Memphis 82-74
Shakur Juiston had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 14 Oregon held off No. 13 Memphis 82-74 in the first Phil Knight Invitational on Tuesday night.
Hardaway on Wiseman: 'We have his back' (0:28)
The Right Time: Orgeron ignites Bama rivalry, NCAA hustlin' backwards on Wiseman
Bomani dishes on why Ed Orgeron's postgame exploits and the beat down delivered to Alabama by LSU has reignited a rivalry of legendary proportions (0:37), why the NCAA is "hustlin' backwards" with James Wiseman at Memphis (12:13) also why Bo dominating in fantasy football in spite of not caring says something (25:20). Plus, an IYHH with "weight loss" THC (33:49) as well as "DJ" Mike Hitman on his Crimson Tide, Cowboys and Celtics (43:16).
Courtside: Greenberg and Dakich examine the James Wiseman situation
Dan Dakich and Seth Greenberg tip off the podcast by fleshing out the James Wiseman situation, including why Memphis played Wiseman, the likelihood of there being more to this story, the specifics of the NCAA allegations and what they think the ultimate outcome of this situation will be. Later, the guys cover Cassius Winston's brother committing suicide (15:31), Baylor-Washington in Alaska, the Big Ten getting off to a slow start (21:24), Florida State out-toughing Florida and more.
Penny Hardaway, James Wiseman and the Memphis Tigers: A timeline
With the ties between Penny Hardaway and James Wiseman (ruled ineligible Thursday) under the microscope, we look back at the history of their relationship.
Five things we learned in college basketball's first week
First impressions are important, and a group of teams and players made big ones. Others left us with pressing questions.
Bilas: Memphis risks postseason ban by playing Wiseman (1:42)
Hardaway: Wiseman had the right to do what he did (0:59)
Wiseman suits up vs. UIC, scores 17 points (1:12)
For 3: Making sense of James Wiseman's eligibility
While one freshman (James Wiseman) played amid drama off the court, another freshman (Cole Anthony) continued to shine for the Tar Heels.
Wiseman gets restraining order to play; Memphis wins
James Wiseman had 17 points and nine rebounds hours after getting a temporary restraining order to play amid an NCAA ineligibility ruling, leading No. 14 Memphis past Illinois-Chicago 92-46 on Friday night.
Jeffries buries it from downtown (0:17)
Wiseman receives standing ovation from Memphis crowd (0:32)
2019-20 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UCF | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game91.311th
Rebounds Per Game44.0Tied-35th
Assists Per Game19.318th
Points Allowed62.0Tied-86th
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2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 13 | 15 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 34-26 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 26 |