From the looks of things, the Memphis basketball team might well be on its way back toward the top of the metrics leaderboard in terms of defense.
Two seasons ago, the Tigers were No. 1 in adjusted defensive efficiency. Last season, they dropped back to No. 33 in those same rankings. In last week's open practice, Penny Hardaway's team was split up for an intrasquad scrimmage in front of hundreds of fans and a couple dozen media members. Points (a combined 13) were at a premium. Elite-level defense or a sign of offensive issues?
On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect what they saw and examine ways the team can overcome what might be its biggest weakness. They also recap what Hardaway and his players said about the IARP decision and look ahead to the program's Pro Day.
Contextualizing Memphis basketball's March Madness performance and moving on
Why Memphis basketball is positioned to go on a March Madness run
Memphis basketball's most realistic ceiling and Kendric Davis' player of the year chances
With March Madness around the corner, is Memphis basketball's buzz back for good?
Why all losses are not created equal
Is it more important for Memphis basketball to beat Houston or not lose to anyone else?
Memphis basketball is 17-5 and in position for an at-large bid. Where is the buzz?
If Memphis is on the verge of another late surge, what does a realistic finish look like?
The potentially overlooked significance of Memphis basketball's dramatic win at Temple
Welcoming Memphis basketball back to the bubble and reconciling the long road ahead
Memphis basketball's shrinking margin for error, Penny Hardaway's growing cause for alarm
Could this be the best Memphis basketball team in the last decade?
Why there's reason to believe Memphis basketball can navigate the SEC stretch successfully
Kendric Davis, Damaria Franklin and the road ahead for Memphis basketball
Peeling back the layers of Memphis basketball's loss and what's next on recruiting front
What Memphis' recent recruiting wins mean and most impressive thing about Vandy game
Memphis Basketball's Damaria Franklin update, preseason takeaways and a look at Vandy
What the CBU exhibition game revealed about Memphis basketball and what it didn't
How Memphis basketball's lineup, rotation are shaping up ahead of first exhibition
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