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Memphis Tigers
Location: Memphis, Tenn. | Founded: 1912 | Enrollment: 20,332 | Colors: Blue and Gray
Coach: Josh Pastner | Home Court: FedEx Forum | Capacity: 18,400

Record: (4-1, 0-0 Conference USA)
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FINAL RECORD
38-2, 16-0, first place in C-USA.

WHAT WENT RIGHT
After reaching the Elite Eight in consecutive NCAA Tournaments, Memphis coach John Calipari pushed his team in the offseason to put their individual goals aside and focus on team goals, primarily the national championship. The Tigers did that, usually putting defense, rebounding and unselfish offensive play first. As a result, they won a school-record 38 games, raced through their conference schedule and postseason without a loss and reached the national title game.

WHAT WENT WRONG
Not much, but when it did go wrong, it hurt. The Tigers struggled with free-throw and 3-point shooting during the season but they usually overcame it with defense and rebounding. They lost only one regular-season game -- to then-No. 2 Tennessee -- but moved past it. Memphis had a strong postseason run, reaching the national championship game against Kansas and taking a nine-point lead with 2:12 lead. But the inability to make free throws contributed to blowing the lead down the stretch and losing 75-68 in overtime.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"It's on all of us. They're hurting bad because they know how close they were. I look at it, and you want to think back as a coach, what else could I have done? I'll probably do some soul searching on this." -- Memphis coach John Calipari on losing in the national championship game.

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Memphis Tigers Message Board
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 16, 2007

November 24, 2009 11:45 pm
(POLL) I know we are Memphis fans, but come on!!! Looking at this objectively, we should be concidered for ranking next Monday.
I ask you fellow Tiger fans, where do we realistically belong, chance to take down a "Pro" team in Kansas, and 3 absoulute clobberings of other teams. Do the math.
What ranking do you think the Tigers deserve?
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 22, 2007

November 25, 2009 12:44 pm
I was reading the Bleacher Report about Angel Garcia attempting to speed up his return to possibly play in Jan. this season.
Although I applaud his determination to get out there and play, I wonder given his injuries to BOTH knees how smart a move this is?
As much as we need the depth and size right now, I really question his durability and wonder if it would be better to wait till next
...(more)
Reputation:87
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 29, 2007

October 19, 2009 11:40 pm
Who do you guys expect to have a break-out season? I've been feeling Sallie since the 1st Tulsa game last season and his play during the Tourney was phenomenal. Guaranteed money from 3 from da 3. What do you guys think? Is Sallie our go-to guy?
Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 4, 2008

November 18, 2009 11:17 am
Man what a day for college basketball yesterday turned out to be!!!  First Georgetown struggled.  Then the "Zags"!!!  My goodness, what a GREAT GAME!!!  Michigan State had all they could handle.  Then my beloved Tigers took on #1 Kansas.  The Tigers showed a LOT of heart last night.  They hustled on both ends of the floor.  Of course we had a poor ...(more)
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 3, 2007

November 18, 2009 12:23 am
You guys should be proud of your effort tonight unranked and playing the number one team in the country and coming that close after an offseason of turmoil.  You guys have got alot in common with us Zags, were both completly different than last year but competed on the road with top teams in the country, we should both break into the top 25 in a few weeks, and continue our tourney runs. Good ...(more)
Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 4, 2008

November 17, 2009 2:21 pm
First, Will Barton.  Next, Joe Jackson.  Then Jelan Kendrick.  Now, Tarik Black.  It's official.  Memphis has the #1 recruiting class for the
2010-11 season.  I don't know what Pastner is telling these kids, but it's working.  He is the genuine article.  What you see is what you get.  You almost don't want to believe that anybody can be that posit
...(more)
Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 24, 2009

November 15, 2009 6:29 pm
ok tiger fans and jhawk fans. its really gonna be hard for memphis to win this game against kansas, however stranger things have happened. there overall depth and talent should wear us down in the second half, but if we can play defense and rebound u never know. i really think these tigers have alot of heart and i have been impressed with coach paz. cant wait to see how my tigers stack up against ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Jun 30, 2009

November 14, 2009 1:02 am
Okay, I admit that I was a little bit worried tonight about the Jackson St. game and it was all for nothing. Pastner is a helluva coach. The team played well.  I expect Mack to bring the d next game.  I expect Coleman to double double again. I expect Niles at a double double. Roburt Sallie needs to keep on gritting it out. The hard work pays off. WesleWitherspoon is progresiing ...(more)
Reputation:86
Level:All-Star
Since:Jun 23, 2009

November 11, 2009 4:33 pm
According to the Commercial Appeal and Scouts.com, Hippolyte Tsafack, a big built power forward, has commited to the TIGERS!!!!  This is our first forward to commit to the tigers for 2010. The class now includes 5 star players Joe Jackson and Will Barton, 4 star player Chris Crawford, and 3 star players Antonio Barton and Hippolyte Tsafack. We are getting closer to having that #1 recruiting c ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 20, 2009

November 13, 2009 5:03 pm
The Tigers kick it off tonight against Jackson State, and I've been waiting for this since april. The vets and the new players we have should be ready to get on the court and show the country we are still a good team (minus you know who). Nobody is giving us a chance, especially with the lost of all the recruits that were suppose to come to Memphis this season. The lost of Angel Garcia is goi ...(more)
Reputation:87
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 29, 2007

December 1, 2009 11:53 am
Here are some of my thoughts regarding this ongoing appeal:NCAA cleared Rose because of his star power: #1 PG & #5 overall in his recruiting class. $$$As a student athlete the NCAA has the right 2 use Rose's Image: $$$$The acquisition of Rose to the Memphis roster made Memphis the consensus pre-season #1 $$$$$Rose plays NCAA Tourney $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Rose is 1 & done ... No more $$$$ 4 NCAA.S ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Jul 11, 2008

November 15, 2009 1:25 am
Yes!!! The deal is done. 
 Jelan Kendrick will be a Memphis Tiger. 
2009-2010 has great potential, but 2010-2011 - the word is "WOW".   
I believe that Memphis will have it's dream class after all. 
Thank You Coach Pastner!!!  & Go Tigers!!!
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 21, 2007

November 16, 2009 11:54 am
I just watched your coach on First and 10.  Man that guy seems like an awesome guy with a great personality.  Good luck this season, I hope the young guy comes out and does well vs Kansas.
Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 4, 2008

November 2, 2009 11:32 am
It's been a while since I've been on here, but B-Ball season is just around the corner.  Tiger fans, we took one on the chin with the departure of Shallowpari, and as we wade through the waters of dishonesty he left behind (nothing his name is attatched to of course), we find ourselves asking "Will we ever be back to what we once were?"  I'm here to tell you, without ...(more)
Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 24, 2009

November 16, 2009 9:32 pm
great job coach p. 1 more big, # 1 class GO TIGERS
 
 
 
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