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    May

    12

    ESPN’s Fran Frashilla Breakout Nominees

    Memphis Tigers
    It took time for this freshman-oriented team to understand the importance of RPI ratings and preparing for everyone on their schedule. The Tigers were the third-youngest team in college basketball last season, and despite some logical growing pains, won 25 games before losing to Arizona in the NCAA tournament.

    While the focus will be on Josh Pastner’s outstanding sophomore class, led by Joe Jackson, Will Barton and Tarik Black, the difference between another good season and a long tournament run could be the return to form of multi-talented 6-8 senior Wesley Witherspoon. After suffering a knee injury midway though last season and a two-game suspension, as well, Witherspoon seems excited about his final year, according to Pastner.

    Adding 6-5 high school All-American and local product Adonis Thomas will add a jolt of defensive energy initially. He’s a real warrior.

    Dec

    18

    Thank You Tiger Nation for a great 2010!

    Dec

    1

    Spoon 360 – Sneak Peak

    Nov

    26

    The Flip Side – Episode 6 – “Birthday Boy”

    Oct

    26

    The Flip Side – Episode 5 – “Intro Video Shoot”

    Oct

    26

    Tigers Sing and Dance

    Oct

    23

    After Practice Clinic

    After today’s practice Will Coleman, Wesley Witherspoon, and Will Barton ran the “dunk” station while Charles Carmouche was in charge of the dribbling station.  All the Tiger players helped out running different stations, signing autographs, and welcoming a group of 80 kids to the Finch Center today.

    Oct

    21

    Spoon, The Thrill, and Joe

    Junior Wesley Witherspoon and Freshman Will Barton both make the list as two of the top wings in the country. Barton came in at number 6 and Witherspoon is ranked 24th.  Freshman Joe Jackson was ranked as the 20th best PG.

    Oct

    14

    The Madness Is Almost Here!

    Tomorrow at FedExForum a true show awaits!

    3 Point Contest Line-Up
    Drew Barham
    Antonio Bartion
    Charles Carmouche
    Chris Crawford
    Angel Garcia
    Jelan Kendrick

    Dunk Contest Line-Up
    Will Barton
    Tarik Black
    Will Coleman
    Joe Jackson
    DJ Stephens
    Wesley Witherspoon

    Oct

    1

    Fran Frashilla of ESPN Mentions Spoon

    On ESPN.com Fran Frashilla writes about the Nations most versatile players, this is what he mentions about Spoon:

    Wesley Witherspoon, 6-9, Jr., Memphis
    Witherspoon is one of the few players in the country who can successfully navigate all five positions if need be. While John Calipari experimented with him at the point guard position as a freshman, his true strengths come from being as versatile as a Swiss Army knife. Last season, Witherspoon averaged almost 13 points and five rebounds and shot 43 percent from behind the arc. His ballhandling lets him get anywhere on the court and his length and size can be equally effective on the defensive end. While everyone talks of the Tigers’ terrific recruiting class, a big part of their success will be due to the continued improvement of Witherspoon.

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