Memphis basketball is headed to the NCAA tournament as a No. 5 seed. The Tigers will face No. 12 Colorado State in the first round of the tournament on Friday in Seattle, with the winner advancing to play either No. 4 Maryland or No. 13 Grand Canyon.
The Tigers’ confidence comes from their recent wins, including the AAC tournament championship and regular season title. Coach Penny Hardaway’s team has shown they can compete with power conference teams this season, featuring All-Americans PJ Haggerty and Dain Dainja.
However, Colorado State presents a challenge due to its size disadvantage, as the Rams have an average height ranking 183rd in the country. Additionally, Maryland is expected to be tough, having eight Quad 1 wins this season and being No. 6 in adjusted defensive efficiency.
Despite these challenges, Memphis has shown resilience and motivation under coach Hardaway, who aims to reach the second weekend of the tournament. With Haggerty and Dainja leading the team, the Tigers are poised for a successful run in the NCAA tournament.
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