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Tigers sound off on the Ospreys

northfloridafeature Written on November 12th, 2012 by Ben Rainwater in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

After a “secret” scrimmage against Alabama and an exhibition game versus CBU, it’s time for the University of Memphis to officially kick off the 2012-2013 basketball season. But before we get into the matchup, we’ll first explore who, and what, the University of North Florida Ospreys are.

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NCAA imposes three-game suspension on Geron Johnson

geron Written on November 9th, 2012 by Brooks Hansen in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

The University of Memphis announced on Friday night that incoming junior college transfer Geron Johnson will begin serving an NCAA-imposed, three-game suspension on Monday, November 12th.

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Thomas named to preseason Wooden Award Top 50 Watch List

thomasfeature Written on November 8th, 2012 by University of Memphis Sports Information Department in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — University of Memphis sophomore Adonis Thomas has been named to the 2012-13 John R. Wooden Award preseason top-50 watch list, The Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Thursday. The Wooden Award has been given to the nation’s top collegiate player annually since 1976.

Pastner: It’s all about defense

pastnerarticle Written on November 7th, 2012 by Ben Rainwater in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

Following the Tigers’ mysterious closed scrimmage against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on November 3rd, Josh Pastner addressed the media and made one thing clear: this season is all about defense. Hear what he had to say about that and more:

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Thomas says Tigers could be “a special team”

adonisfeature Written on November 6th, 2012 by Ben Rainwater in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

Sophomore forward Adonis Thomas took the podium on Tuesday, November 5th to address the media. Covering the closed Alabama scrimmage, team chemistry and more, Thomas gives you a peak into the team’s mindset going into their first official exhibition game tomorrow night against Christian Brothers University.
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Happy Halloween: Horror Tigers

google-halloween_doodle Written on October 31st, 2012 by The Memphis Roar Staff in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

With Google users are being treated to a new Halloween Doodle – an interactive experience complete with sound – Memphis Roar wanted to carry over the doodle experience with some celebratory Tiger-themed horror movie posters.