Auburn basketball jumping all over Memphis early
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Memphis shot just 36.8% (21-of-57) from the floor and 20% (4-of-20) from 3-point range, had more turnovers (23) than made field goals (21) and allowed Auburn to score 38 points in the paint. Related content:  Follow along as Memphis closes out preseason play with an exhibition against No.
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway broke down the 99-75 preseason exhibition loss to John Calipari and Arkansas into three distinct segments.
Steven Pearl's emphasis on zone defense helps Auburn limit Memphis to 37% shooting while scoring 100 points in final preseason test.
The Tigers suffocated the Memphis offense from the jump, forcing 23 Memphis turnovers, including 17 in the first half. And not only did Auburn create havoc, it also capitalized on Memphis’ miscues, with 33 points off turnovers.
Dozens of players who suited up for Memphis basketball under former Tigers coach John Calipari will be back for Monday's exhibition versus Arkansas.
The eighth season of the Penny Hardaway era for Memphis basketball begins in less than a week. There's excitement, but also some nervousness.
John Calipari’s first time coaching a game against Memphis at FedEx Forum started ugly but ended pretty with his Arkansas team dismantling his former program in exhibition play Monday night.
Memphis defeated Arkansas 84-79 on Nov. 23, 2023, at the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. The game will be broadcasted by ESPNU, which can be accessed on WatchESPN.com and via the ESPN app (subscriber login required). Mike Corey (play-by-play) and Mark Wise (analyst) will be on the call.
Mississippi State transfer still recovering from knee injury, while teammate Emeka Operum prepares to make Auburn debut against Aaron Bradshaw