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Achiuwa, Quinones lead No. 9 Memphis past New Orleans 97-55

Precious Achiuwa had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Lester Quinones added 13 points as No. 9 Memphis built a first-half lead and easily beat New Orleans 97-55 on Saturday.

Jeffries falls awkwardly after fast break dunk (0:29)

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Top Headlines

Quinones knocks down deep 3 (0:17)

20h

Memphis basketball crowd reacts to basket and TD simultaneously (0:28)

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2dAdrian Wojnarowski

Source: Draft-bound Wiseman signs with agency

Memphis 7-footer James Wiseman -- a potential No. 1 overall pick -- has signed with Excel Sports for his NBA representation, a league source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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7dJeff Borzello

Power Rankings: Can Gonzaga end the revolving door at No. 1?

The Zags take over the Power Rankings' top spot in a season so far without a dominant team.

8d

No. 11 Memphis overcomes turnovers vs Jackson State 77-49

Precious Achiuwa had 20 points and nine rebounds and DJ Jeffries added 13 points as No. 11 Memphis defeated Jackson State 77-49 Saturday in a turnover-plagued game.

Memphis' Achiuwa takes flight (0:24)

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9dLiz Merrill, Jeff Borzello & Myron Medcalf

James Wiseman, Penny Hardaway and the high-stakes collision of two stars

The connection between phenom James Wiseman and Penny Hardaway played out over three cities and several years. Then it all ended -- abruptly.

Timing of Wiseman's departure doesn't make sense (1:24)

9d

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9dJohn Gasaway

For 3: Maryland comes up short on offense

The Terps' scoring troubles continue against Seton Hall. Duke might have found a 3-point answer in Joey Baker.

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10dESPN staff

What James Wiseman's departure means for Memphis

After James Wiseman's departure, questions remain for the University of Memphis men's basketball program both on and off the floor.

Farnham: Wiseman's decision is an indictment of the one-and-done rule (1:29)

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10dMyron Medcalf

Wiseman leaves Memphis, to enter NBA draft

James Wiseman has left Memphis and will prepare for the 2020 NBA draft, he announced Thursday on his Instagram account.

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14dJeff Borzello

Power Rankings: Jayhawks new No. 1; Memphis moves back onto list

Kansas claims the No. 1 spot in ESPN's updated Power Rankings, but the schedule gets tough heading into Big 12 play.

Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

15dMyron Medcalf

Penny loves Vols rivalry, but Barnes noncommittal

Though Memphis coach Penny Hardaway wants to extend the series with Tennessee beyond next season, Volunteers coach Rick Barnes wouldn't make any guarantees about its future on Saturday.

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No. 13 Memphis outlasts No. 19 Tennessee 51-47

Memphis snaps Tennessee's 31-game home win streak (2:10)

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Memphis ends Tennessee's 31-game home winning streak (1:29)

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Baugh knocks down clutch 3 (0:28)

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Pons' block leads to a Bowden layup (0:23)

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2019-20 American Standings

TEAM	CONF	GB	OVR
Memphis	0-0	-	11-1
Wichita State	0-0	-	10-1
SMU	0-0	-	9-2
Houston	0-0	-	10-3
UCF	0-0	-	9-3
Temple	0-0	-	8-3
UConn	0-0	-	8-3
Tulane	0-0	-	8-4
Tulsa	0-0	-	8-4
Cincinnati	0-0	-	7-5
South Florida	0-0	-	6-6
East Carolina	0-0	-	6-7

Top Performers 2019-20

Offense
Defense

Points Per Game

32
James Wiseman, C
19.7
MIN 23.0
FG% 76.9
Assists Per Game

2
Alex Lomax, G
4.5
PPG 8.8
TO 2.3
Field Goal Percentage

23
Malcolm Dandridge, C
88.9
MIN 13.8
PPG 3.3

Rebounds Per Game

32
James Wiseman, C
10.7
ORPG 4.3
DRPG 6.3
Steals Per Game

5
Boogie Ellis, G
1.9
MIN 23.2
TO 1.3
Blocks Per Game

32
James Wiseman, C
3.0
REB 10.7
STL 0.3

Team Stats

Points Per Game80.338^th

Rebounds Per Game42.317^th

Assists Per Game14.9105^th

Points Allowed61.230^th

2020 Polls & Rankings

AP	COACHES
9	10

Tournament History

Final Fours	3
Tournament Record	34-26
Championship Seasons	None
Tournament Appearances	26