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The 2018–19 Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of Memphis in the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. This was the 98th season of Tiger basketball, the first under head coach Penny Hardaway, and the sixth as members of the American Athletic Conference. They played their home games at the FedEx Forum. They finished the season 22–14, 11–7 in AAC play to finish in fifth place. They defeated Tulane and UCF to advance to the semifinals of the AAC tournament where they lost to Houston. They were invited to the National Invitation Tournament where they defeated San Diego in the first round before losing in the second round to Creighton.

ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Record22–14 (11–7 AAC)
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2018–19 Memphis Tigers men's basketball
NIT, Second Round
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Record22–14 (11–7 AAC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
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2018–19 American Athletic Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 11 Houston16–2 .88933–4  .892
No. 22 Cincinnati †14–4 .77828–7  .800
Temple13–5 .72223–10  .697
UCF13–5 .72224–9  .727
Memphis11–7 .61122–14  .611
Wichita State10–8 .55622–15  .595
Tulsa8–10 .44418–14  .563
South Florida8–10 .44424–14  .632
UConn6–12 .33316–17  .485
SMU6–12 .33315–17  .469
East Carolina3–15 .16710–21  .323
Tulane0–18 .0004–27  .129
† 2019 AAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll
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Previous season

The Tigers finished the 2017–18 season 21–13, 10–8 in AAC play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They defeated Tulsa in the AAC tournament before losing to Cincinnati in the semifinals. Despite having 21 wins, they did not participate in a postseason tournament for the second time.

On March 14, 2018, the school fired head coach Tubby Smith after two years.[1][2] On March 20, the school hired former Memphis player and NBA star Penny Hardaway as coach.[3][4]

Offseason

Departures

More information Name, Number ...
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Jamal Johnson1G6'4180SophomoreBirmingham, ALTransferred to Auburn
Jimario Rivers2G/F6'8193SeniorClarksville, TNGraduated
Malik Rhodes11G6'2180JuniorCincinnati, OHTransferred to Cal State San Bernardino
David Nickelberry15G6'7202SophomoreOrlando, FLTransferred to Trinty Valley CC
Karim Sameh Azab23F6'11290SophomoreGiza, EgyptDeceased[5]
Kytrel Williams30G6'3207SeniorMemphis, TNGraduated
Alex Moffatt32F6'5223SeniorSomerville, TNGraduated
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Incoming transfers

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NameNumPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Isaiah Maurice14F/C6'10"225JuniorDurham, NCJunior college transferred from South Plains College.
Lance Thomas15F6'8"210SophomoreNorcross, GATransferred from Louisville. Under NCAA transfer rules, Thomas will have to sit out for the 2018–19 season. Will have three years of remaining eligibility.
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2018 recruiting class

More information Name, Hometown ...
College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Alex Lomax
PG		 Memphis, TN Memphis East HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 189 lb (86 kg) Apr 4, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Ryan Boyce
SF		 Memphis, TN Memphis East HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jun 7, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Tyler Harris
PG		 Memphis, TN Cordova HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 155 lb (70 kg) Apr 13, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Antwann Jones
SG		 Orlando, FL Oak Ridge HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Apr 15, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (81)
Jayden Hardaway
SG		 Memphis, TN IMG Academy (FL) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Apr 3, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 2/5 stars   Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 2/5 stars   ESPN:    
David Wingett
SG		 Winnebago, NE Bull City Prep (NC) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 185 lb (84 kg) May 9, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (79)
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.
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2019 recruiting class

More information College recruiting (2019), Name ...
College recruiting (2019)
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Malcolm Dandridge
C		 Memphis, TN East HS 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg) May 2, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (83)
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

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Roster

More information Players, Coaches ...
2018–19 Memphis Tigers men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
F 0 Kyvon Davenport 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)215 lb (98 kg) SrGeorgia Highlands Gainesville, Georgia
G 1 Tyler Harris 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)150 lb (68 kg) FrCordova High School Memphis, Tennessee
G 2 Alex Lomax 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)190 lb (86 kg) FrEast HS Memphis, Tennessee
G 3 Jeremiah Martin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg) SrMitchell High School Memphis, Tennessee
G/F 4 Raynere Thornton 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)230 lb (104 kg) SrGordon State Marietta, Georgia
G 5 Kareem Brewton Jr. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg) SrEastern Florida State Claxton, Georgia
F 10 Mike Parks 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)250 lb (113 kg) SrSW Mississippi CC Cleveland, Ohio
G 11 Antwann Jones 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)205 lb (93 kg) FrOak Ridge High School Orlando, Florida
F 12 Victor Enoh 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)250 lb (113 kg) SoGreenforest Christian Academy Decatur, Georgia
F 14 Isaiah Maurice 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)224 lb (102 kg) JrSouth Plains JC Durham, North Carolina
F 15 Lance Thomas Current redshirt 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)224 lb (102 kg) SoLouisville Norcross, Georgia
G 25 Jayden Hardaway Current redshirt 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg) FrIMG Academy Memphis, Tennessee
G 30 Evin Olds (W) 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)175 lb (79 kg) SoHarding Academy Memphis, Tennessee
G 32 Ryan Boyce Current redshirt 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)185 lb (84 kg) FrEast HS Memphis, Tennessee
G/F 50 David Wingett 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)200 lb (91 kg) FrBull City Prep Winnebago, Nebraska
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Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

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Schedule and results

More information Date time, TV, Rank# ...
Date
time, TV		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
city, state
Exhibition
October 25, 2018*
7:00 pm		 LeMoyne–Owen W 120–66 
 26 – Harris  10 – Brewton Jr.  9 – Lomax  FedEx Forum (6,373)
Memphis, TN
November 2, 2018*
7:00 pm		 Christian Brothers W 95–68 
 24 – Martin  8 – Maurice  8 – Lomax  FedEx Forum (14,004)
Memphis, TN
Non-conference regular season
November 6, 2018*
7:00 pm, ESPN3		 Tennessee Tech W 76–61  1–0
  30 – Davenport  10 – Davenport  4 – Lomax  FedEx Forum (15,231)
Memphis, TN
November 13, 2018*
6:00 pm, SECN		 at No. 22 LSU
AdvoCare Invitational non-bracket game		 L 76–85  1–1
  20 – Harris  6 – Parks Jr.  4 – Lomax  Maravich Center (9,295)
Baton Rouge, LA
November 17, 2018*
7:00 pm, ESPN3		 Yale W 109–102 2OT 2–1
  22 – Harris  8 – Davenport  5 – Martin  FedEx Fourm (14,656)
Memphis, TN
November 22, 2018*
2:30 pm, ESPN2		 vs. Oklahoma State
AdvoCare Invitational quarterfinals		 L 64–84  2–2
  14 – Harris  6 – Tied  5 – Martin  HP Field House (2,964)
Lake Buena Vista, FL
November 23, 2018*
1:00 pm, ESPN3		 vs. Canisius
AdvoCare Invitational		 W 71–63  3–2
  16 – Davenport  10 – Davenport  5 – Lomax  HP Field House (2,672)
Lake Buena Vista, FL
November 25, 2018*
5:30pm, ESPNU		 vs. College of Charleston
AdvoCare Invitational		 L 75–78  3–3
  25 – Harris  11 – Tied  4 – Martin  HP Field House (1,933)
Lake Buena Vista, FL
December 1, 2018*
1:30 pm, ESPNU		 vs. No. 20 Texas Tech
HoopHall Miami Invitational		 L 67–78  3–4
  17 – Harris  8 – Lomax  4 – Martin  American Airlines Arena 
Miami, FL
December 4, 2018*
7:00 pm, WLMT/ESPN3		 South Dakota State W 88–80  4–4
  22 – Tied  9 – Thornton  4 – Tied  FedEx Forum (13,583)
Memphis, TN
December 8, 2018*
12:00 pm, ESPN3		 UAB W 94–76  5–4
  24 – Harris  8 – Davenport  5 – Tied  FedEx Forum (14,652)
Memphis, TN
December 15, 2018*
11:00 am, ESPN2		 No. 3 Tennessee L 92–102  5–5
  31 – Davenport  11 – Davenport  6 – Martin  FedEx Forum (18,528)
Memphis, TN
December 19, 2018*
7:00 pm, WLMT/ESPN3		 Little Rock W 99–89  6–5
  22 – Martin  15 – Davenport  6 – Tied  FedEx Forum (13,599)
Memphis, TN
December 22, 2018*
2:00 pm, ESPN3		 Tennessee State W 99–41  7–5
  14 – Martin  12 – Davenport  5 – Jones  FedEx Forum (15,378)
Memphis, TN
December 29, 2018*
12:00 pm, ESPN3		 Florida A&M W 96–65  8–5
  22 – Martin  7 – Tied  8 – Martin  FedEx Forum (14,201)
Memphis, TN
AAC regular season
January 3, 2019
8:30 pm, CBSSN		 Wichita State W 85–74  9–5
(1–0)		  25 – Davenport  8 – Lomax  5 – Lomax  FedEx Forum (15,068)
Memphis, TN
January 6, 2019
5:00 pm, ESPNews		 at No. 19 Houston L 77–90  9–6
(1–1)		  25 – Brewton Jr.  7 – Thornton  4 – Lomax  Fertitta Center (7,039)
Houston, TX
January 10, 2019
8:00 pm, ESPNU		 East Carolina W 78–72  10–6
(2–1)		  16 – Harris  11 – Davenport  3 – Tied  FedEx Forum (14,622)
Memphis, TN
January 13, 2019
5:00 pm, ESPNU		 at Tulane W 83–79  11–6
(3–1)		  27 – Martin  8 – Thornton  3 – Tied  Devlin Fieldhouse (1,105)
New Orleans, LA
January 19, 2019
3:00 pm, ESPNU		 SMU
Saturday Showcase		 W 83–61  12–6
(4–1)		  20 – Brewton Jr.  14 – Thornton  11 – Martin  FedEx Forum (16,673)
Memphis, TN
January 24, 2019
6:00 pm, CBSSN		 at Temple L 76–85  12–7
(4–2)		  28 – Martin  9 – Davenport  3 – Tied  Liacouras Center (5,364)
Philadelphia, PA
January 27, 2019
3:00 pm, CBSSN		 UCF W 77–57  13–7
(5–2)		  14 – Harris  11 – Thornton  7 – Martin  FedEx Forum (17,046)
Memphis, TN
January 30, 2019
7:00 pm, ESPNews		 at Tulsa L 79–95  13–8
(5–3)		  18 – Harris  14 – Davenport  6 – Martin  Reynolds Center (4,018)
Tulsa, OK
February 2, 2019
11:00 am, ESPNU		 at South Florida L 78–84  13–9
(5–4)		  41 – Martin  10 – Thornton  4 – Harris  Yuengling Center (4,573)
Tampa, FL
February 7, 2019
6:00 pm, ESPN2		 No. 25 Cincinnati L 64–69  13–10
(5–5)		  26 – Martin  10 – Davenport  5 – Martin  FedEx Forum (16,363)
Memphis, TN
February 10, 2019
1:00 pm, CBSSN		 UConn W 78–71  14–10
(6–5)		  26 – Davenport  8 – Thornton  6 – Martin  FedEx Forum (17,162)
Memphis, TN
February 13, 2019
6:00 pm, ESPN3		 at East Carolina W 79–69  15–10
(7–5)		  31 – Martin  7 – Maurice  6 – Tied  Williams Arena (3,411)
Greenville, NC
February 16, 2019
5:00 pm, ESPN2		 at UCF L 72–79  15–11
(7–6)		  25 – Martin  7 – Brewton Jr.  6 – Martin  CFE Arena (5,458)
Orlando, FL
February 20, 2019
6:00 pm, ESPNU		 Tulane W 102–76  16–11
(8–6)		  43 – Martin  15 – Davenport  8 – Martin  FedEx Forum (14,747)
Memphis, TN
February 23, 2019
7:00 pm, ESPN2		 at Wichita State W 88–85  17–11
(9–6)		  37 – Martin  9 – Thornton  3 – Brewton Jr.  Charles Koch Arena (10,506)
Wichita, KS
February 26, 2019
8:00 pm, ESPNU		 Temple W 81–73  18–11
(10–6)		  30 – Martin  11 – Thornton  5 – Martin  FedEx Forum (14,652)
Memphis, TN
March 2, 2019
7:00 pm, ESPNU		 at No. 23 Cincinnati L 69–71  18–12
(10–7)		  28 – Martin  7 – Maurice  5 – Martin  Fifth Third Arena (12,392)
Cincinnati, OH
March 9, 2019
8:30 pm, ESPNU		 Tulsa W 66–63  19–12
(11–7)		  20 – Martin  6 – 2 Tied  6 – Martin  FedEx Forum (17,611)
Memphis, TN
AAC Tournament
March 14, 2019
2:00 pm, ESPNU		 (5) (12) Tulane
First Round		 W 83–68  20–12
  21 – Martin  13 – Parks Jr.  7 – Martin  FedExForum (8,046)
Memphis, TN
March 15, 2019
1:00 pm, ESPN2		 (5) (4) UCF
Quarterfinals		 W 79–55  21–12
  21 – Maurice  11 – Davenport  4 – Martin  FedExForum (7,610)
Memphis, TN
March 16, 2019
2:00 pm, ESPN2		 (5) (1) No. 11 Houston
Semifinals		 L 58–61  21–13
  23 – Martin  9 – Martin  1 – Tied  FedExForum (7,819)
Memphis, TN
NIT Tournament
March 19, 2019*
8:00 pm, ESPN3		 (3) (6) San Diego
First Round – TCU Bracket		 W 74–60  22–13
  21 – Martin  7 – Martin  3 – Brewton Jr.  FedExForum (8,138)
Memphis, TN
March 22, 2019*
7:30 pm, ESPNU		 (3) at (2) Creighton
Second Round – TCU Bracket		 L 67–79  22–14
  20 – Martin  6 – Jones  4 – Martin  CHI Health Center Omaha (7,031)
Omaha, NE
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
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