BARTLETT, Tenn. (WREG) Its no doubt the Memphis Tigers mens basketball team is gelling on and off the court.<\/p>\n
We got a lot of guys thats just, you know, willing to learn, nobodys cocky, said Tigers forward Deandre Williams.<\/p>\n
I was kind of surprised how easily we bonded, like it seemed like we are all from Memphis, Tigers forward Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu said. You know, we have different guys from all over the place and we just kind of got along.<\/p>\n
Of course talent was important to Penny Hardaway when he hand picked this team, but he was more focused on the character of the player.<\/p>\n
I feel like the coaches did a great job with doing that, said Tigers veteran guard Alex Lomax. This is probably going to be one of the closest teams that we have from one through 15.<\/p>\n
Yes, that was Alex Lomax, who just announced his big decision to return for a fifth season.<\/p>\n
Many wondered what the dynamic would be like between Lomax and the reigning AAC Player of the Year and new Tigers transfer Kendric Davis.<\/p>\n
But according to them, its nothing but respect for one another.<\/p>\n
We both got crazy love for each, Davis said. The last three years its been crazy battles on the court. We talked crazy to each other. You know, being a point guard it starts with you, but we just know were going to be on the floor a lot together. [Lomax is] my brother on and off the court, whatever he needs I got him.<\/p>\n
Davis said Lomax was one of the first people he called when he made the decision to transfer to the U of M last April.<\/p>\n
To hear that he was interested in having me to come back and play, it meant a lot to me to show how selfless he is and how selfless hes going to be all year long, said Lomax.<\/p>\n
Now that the Tigers dont have to worry about chemistry and leaving egos at the door, they believe they can soar to greater heights.<\/p>\n
I feel like we can do better than what we did last year. If everything just clicks together and we play the right way. I know thats something thats going to happen.<\/p>\n
The Tigers open the 2022-23 season Oct. 23 against Christian Brothers University at FedEx Forum in an exhibition match up.<\/p>\n
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