@Memphis - 11.16.16

[Jimmy Lemke]

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
7 pm
FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
TV: ESPN3
Radio: WISN

Milwaukee Panthers (1-0, kinda) vs Memphis Tigers (1-0)

Tigers won 94-75 against the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, formerly known as UT-Pan American. The only shocking thing here is that anyone thought that UTRGV was a good name for a school. The Tigers were led by local brothers K.J (25 points/8 rebounds) and Dedric Lawson (19 points/15 boards). Those guys should get the lion's share (Tiger's share?) of the workload because of their length.

Predictions? I'm gonna say we get a run or two and the game will be a 16-point loss, 75-59. Add in your predictions here.

Fun fact: LaVall Jordan's first Division I regular season game is against Memphis, the same team who was the first Division I regular season opponent for Rob Jeter. The Tigers won that matchup in 2005, 79-52. They were also ranked #1 in the country to start the season.

[MayorCK]

Knowing nothing about Memphis's team other than their Head Coach, and having seen the abundance of good things I saw from our team Friday, I am going to predict that the Panthers beat the spread (+17 on ESPN.com) and keep it within single digits. 84-77.

[Jimmy Lemke]

I think a single-digit loss is definitely achievable. While the team doesn't return much talent, there's also not much tape for Memphis to digest. So we very well could have a decent showing tonight. Let's hope so; Coach Val could use a surprise victory in the early season to muster enthusiasm for the program.

[Jimmy Lemke]

No free throw attempts for Milwaukee in the first half. Free Throw Rate is one of the four keys to victory. Gotta get to the line.

[Jimmy Lemke]

Plenty to be frustrated about. Plenty to be hopeful about. We got a lot in front of us.