ESPN GameDay is on site in Memphis and just about every major media outlet is talking about tonight’s clash of #1 vs #2. Get ready for some Tennessee basketball. This is as good as it gets.
Records:
Tennessee: 24-2, 11-1 SEC. Ranked #2 in both polls.
Memphis: 26-0, 12-0 CUSA. Ranked #1 in both polls.
Time/TV: 9:00pm EST on ESPN.
Last Meeting: December 6, 2007. Chris Lofton went off for 34 points, including 6 three-pointers as Tennessee beat #16 Memphis 76-58 at Thompson Boling Arena.
Tennessee |
Ht.
|
Wt.
|
Yr.
|
PPG
|
RPG
|
APG
|
|
F | 1 Tyler Smith |
6-7
|
215
|
So.
|
13.4
|
6.5
|
3.7
|
F | 4 Wayne Chism |
6-9
|
242
|
So.
|
9.2
|
6.0
|
1.2
|
G | 5 Chris Lofton |
6-2
|
200
|
Sr.
|
15.4
|
3.3
|
2.0
|
G | 2 JaJuan Smith |
6-2
|
195
|
Sr.
|
14.3
|
3.2
|
2.5
|
G | 12 Ramar Smith |
6-2
|
200
|
So.
|
8.3
|
2.4
|
3.2
|
Memphis |
Ht.
|
Wt.
|
Yr.
|
PPG
|
RPG
|
APG
|
|
F | 2 Robert Dozier |
6-9
|
215
|
Jr.
|
10.1
|
7.2
|
1.2
|
F | 3 Joey Dorsey |
6-9
|
265
|
Sr.
|
7.4
|
10.5
|
0.6
|
G | 14 Chris Douglas-Roberts |
6-7
|
200
|
Jr.
|
17.9
|
4.5
|
1.5
|
G | 5 Antonio Anderson |
6-6
|
210
|
Jr.
|
7.8
|
3.5
|
3.5
|
G | 23 Derrick Rose |
6-3
|
205
|
Fr.
|
13.7
|
4.3
|
4.3
|
Be sure to check out our Official Tennessee vs. Memphis Game Thread during the game!