Today we should get a better idea if we more closely resemble a D2 team or the “very good team” Tubby touted. Hopefully, moles are embedded on both sides that can provide credible reports.

We are gonna shock the world

Per Jason Smith, the scrimmage starts at 4:30pm today at Fed Ex Forum.

(10-20-2017 06:50 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Today we should get a better idea if we more closely resemble a D2 team or the “very good team” Tubby touted. Hopefully, moles are embedded on both sides that can provide credible reports.

If we keep it within 15 I'm going to call it a win.

BTW - I'm guessing the leaked info will be posted at Jason Smith's and Mark Giannotto's twitter sites.

Goodman posted a list of ACC secret scrimmages:

https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/status/9...-109179946


One person commented that it was "weird" not so see a scrimmage for Louisville.

Another responded: "Louisville's scrimmage against the FBI isn't too secret"

Jason Smith said Tigers held their own, losing by 6.

According to a couple of the players, the big guys played really well. Apparently we played strong D and really surprised the heels.
That comes from some students, so......

Playing great D is welcomed news.

(10-20-2017 08:05 PM)MTigerBlue Wrote:  Jason Smith said Tigers held their own, losing by 6.

That’s impressive

I have a feeling that some of our "fans" will be disappointed to hear this news.

I know its only a scrimmage but its encouraging. Apparently the score was 70-64

Memphis basketball announces it lost scrimmage to UNC, 70-64. Kyvon Davenport had 11pts, 9 rebs. Jamal Johnson 11pts. Jeremiah Martin 10pts.

(10-20-2017 08:27 PM)tigersroll Wrote:  I have a feeling that some of our "fans" will be disappointed to hear this news.

Well they can swim the Mississippi for all I care. I think this team is going to pretty good. Go Tigers!

very good to hear

Wow,Go Tigers!!!

This team will be interesting to watch. New faces, more quality size.

Mark Giannotto‏ @mgiannotto 7m7 minutes ago
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Tubby Smith: "I was happy w/ our board work, including the rebounding of Kyvon Davenport and Raynere Thornton.” Thornton had 7 rebs.


L. Jason Smith‏Verified account @JasonSmith929 7m7 minutes ago
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Scrimmage #s for Tigers (vs UNC):

FG% Mphs 35.7/UNC 40.4
Reb Mphs 34/UNC 43
Bench Mphs 28/UNC 27

KDavenport 11pts/9reb
JJohnson 11pts/4reb

Here is a report from Goheels.com:

http://www.goheels.com/news/2017/10/20/m...mmage.aspx

We only shot 35.7% and committed 18 turnovers, but forced the Tarheels into 21 turnovers. We were out rebounded 43-34. Jamal Johnson and Davenport had 11 points.

To lose by 6 with 18 turnovers is good.

Now from gotigersgo.com

http://gotigersgo.com/news/2017/10/20/me...mmage.aspx

Quote: MEMPHIS – The University of Memphis men's basketball team held a closed scrimmage against North Carolina Friday night at FedExForum. Playing two 20-minute halves, North Carolina won 70-64.

"I appreciate Coach Williams coming down to play and I thought we had a good outing against a really good North Carolina team," Head Coach Tubby Smith said. "I was happy with our board work, including the rebounding of Kyvon Davenport and Raynere Thornton."

Davenport just missed a double-double, finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds, while Thornton added seven rebounds. Three Tigers scored double digits, with Davenport and Jamal Johnson each scoring 11 points, while Jeremiah Martin added 10.

"I think our guys are learning how we play and how we can still improve in all areas," Smith said. "It was a good first test, and there are a lot of areas we can work on. "

Memphis fans can get their first peek at the Tigers on Thursday, Nov. 2nd, when Memphis hosts in-town foe LeMoyne-Owen in an exhibition game. Season tickets for the 2017-18 campaign are on sale now. Fans can purchase their tickets online at http://www.GoTigersGoTix.com.