The Official #18 Tennessee vs. Memphis Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN2

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#18 Tennessee Volunteers: 8-2 (0-0 SEC)

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Memphis Tigers: 6-4 (0-0 AAC)

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GAME 11 | TENNESSEE vs. MEMPHIS - Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 | 12:01 p.m.ET / 11:01 a.m. CT | Bridgestone Arena (18,500)

Line: UT -5.5
O/U: 142.5

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Memphis Game Notes


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THE SERIE
• Tennessee leads its all-time series with Memphis 15-12, dating to 1969.
• These teams have met only twice at a neutral site. The Vols won in Oklahoma City in December 1969, and the Tigers logged a double-overtime win in Maui in November 2011.
• The Vols are 50-43 all-time against current members of the American Athletic Conference.
• Rick Barnes owns a 3-2 record vs. Memphis and a 14-9 record against current members of the AAC.
• The Volunteers are 10-9 all-time at Bridgestone Arena.
• 381 miles of Interstate 40 separate these in-state foes.
• This game was originally slated to be played last season, but both teams agreed to postpone it one year so that it could be contested in a full arena.
• More than 25 NBA scouts have been credentialed for Saturday's game.
 
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LAYUP LINES - TEAM

• According to KenPom, the Vols lead the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency, allowing only 85.6 points per 100 possessions. College teams typically average close to 70 possessions per game.
• Tennessee ranks fourth in Division I in assist/turnover ratio (1.80), fifth in assists per game (19.3 apg) and fifth in turnover margin (+7.1).
• The Vols also rank among the top 10 nationally in steals per game (10.6 spg, 8th) and scoring margin (+20.6 ppg, 10th).
• 45 percent of Tennessee's points this season have been scored by first-year Vols (356 of 785).
• The Vols are attempting 8.5 more 3-pointers per game than they did last season (28.4 per game compared to 19.9). In wins, UT is shooting .396 from long range. In losses, that average drops to .164.
• UT's scoring away from home dips to 65.8 points per game, while the team's 3-point percentage dips to .234.
 
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LAYUP LINES - PLAYERS

• Memphis native and Freshman All-America candidate Kennedy Chandler has scored or assisted on 34.8 percent of Tennessee's points this season.
• Chandler's 5.4 assists per game rank second in Division I among true freshmen.
• Justin Powell scored 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting against Memphis last season (playing for Auburn).
• Saturday will be John Fulkerson's 142nd career game as a Vol. That will tie him with Wayne Chism (2006-10) atop Tennessee's all-time games played list.
• In two career games vs. Memphis, Fulkerson averages 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 steals in 27.0 minutes.
• Santiago Vescovi made 18 total 2-point field goals in 27 games last season. He's already made 19 2-point field goals through 10 games this year—many of them layups.
 
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ABOUT MEMPHIS

• Memphis enters Saturday's neutral-site clash with Tennessee off a home win over No. 6 Alabama on Tuesday, 92-78. Prior to upsetting Alabama, Memphis had lost four consecutive games—a neutral-site clash with Iowa State, back-to-back road games at Georgia and Ole Miss, and a home game to Murray State.
• The Tigers' roster is highlighted by the freshmen duo of Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren—rated the No. 5 and No. 6 overall players in the 2021 class by 247Sports Composite.
• Despite the preseason hype surrounding Bates and Duren, senior forward DeAndre Williams is Memphis' leading scorer through 10 games, pouring in 11.2 points per contest. Williams, a Preseason All-AAC Second Team selection, scored a season-high 20 points Tuesday against Alabama.
• Duren is stuffing the stat sheet with averages of 10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game. Bates is averaging an identical 10.8 points per game.
• Memphis has used six different starting lineups in 10 games this season.
• Penny Hardaway is in his fourth season as Memphis head coach, having posted a 69-36 record so far in his tenure.
• Prior to this season, Hardaway added Rasheed Wallace and Larry Brown to the Tigers' staff as assistant coaches.
• Wallace's resume includes 16 years in the NBA, four NBA All-Star selections and a 2004 NBA title with the Detroit Pistons as a player. Brown, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, is the eighth-winningest coach in NBA history—having served as the head coach for nine different franchises during 26 seasons as an NBA head coach. Brown also won the 1988 NCAA championship as the head coach at Kansas.
 
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I can’t help but remember in 2019 when Memphis came to Knoxville, Hardaway walked onto the court in tennis shoes that flashed like Christmas lights. He has an incredible need to be noticed.
 
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YankeeVol said:
ABOUT MEMPHIS

• Memphis enters Saturday's neutral-site clash with Tennessee off a home win over No. 6 Alabama on Tuesday, 92-78. Prior to upsetting Alabama, Memphis had lost four consecutive games—a neutral-site clash with Iowa State, back-to-back road games at Georgia and Ole Miss, and a home game to Murray State.
• The Tigers' roster is highlighted by the freshmen duo of Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren—rated the No. 5 and No. 6 overall players in the 2021 class by 247Sports Composite.
• Despite the preseason hype surrounding Bates and Duren, senior forward DeAndre Williams is Memphis' leading scorer through 10 games, pouring in 11.2 points per contest. Williams, a Preseason All-AAC Second Team selection, scored a season-high 20 points Tuesday against Alabama.
• Duren is stuffing the stat sheet with averages of 10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game. Bates is averaging an identical 10.8 points per game.
• Memphis has used six different starting lineups in 10 games this season.
• Penny Hardaway is in his fourth season as Memphis head coach, having posted a 69-36 record so far in his tenure.
• Prior to this season, Hardaway added Rasheed Wallace and Larry Brown to the Tigers' staff as assistant coaches.
• Wallace's resume includes 16 years in the NBA, four NBA All-Star selections and a 2004 NBA title with the Detroit Pistons as a player. Brown, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, is the eighth-winningest coach in NBA history—having served as the head coach for nine different franchises during 26 seasons as an NBA head coach. Brown also won the 1988 NCAA championship as the head coach at Kansas.
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Fun Fact, Memphis assistant coach Rasheed Wallace was traded to the Atlanta Hawks and played one game for them before being traded to Detroit.
 
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UM wanted so badly to drop "State" from its name in order to enhance their image. I'm surprised to see Memphis State on the jerseys in the photo above. Wonder if they will wear something similar tomorrow?
 
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Not to mention the defensive prowess of JJJ. We got em fellas, just hit on a few more 3s, we run them out of the gym
 
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As a West TN Vol to Middle TN and East TN Vols, I apologize in advance for the pure hatred and obnoxiousness that Memphis fans will have toward you at the game. There is not one school that Memphis fans hate more than UT, and it’s their biggest game of the season. I’m pretty levelheaded and don’t like trash talking, but I know those that do, Vols and Tiger fans alike. Wouldn’t be surprised if a scuffle breaks out tomorrow among the crazies from both sides. :)
 
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Memphis fans should be outnumbered tomorrow.

Hope the officiating isn't trash, and when it is I hope Barnes doesn't sit Vescovi for the bulk of the first half with 2 quickies. Play D, hit >35% of your open shots, and give BHH plenty of run and should be fine.
 
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Am I the only one annoyed by the announcer yelling a Tennessee Three and the crowd sounds like they just called the next order number at the Cluck and Chuck? Why are our fans so passive at basketball games? You pay good money to just sit there?
 
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cwbytruckers said:
Am I the only one annoyed by the announcer yelling a Tennessee Three and the crowd sounds like they just called the next order number at the Cluck and Chuck? Why are our fans so passive at basketball games? You pay good money to just sit there?
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I’m a fan of Mister Jarnigan.
 
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