Most bracket projections had Memphis as an 8 seed. It seemed the very best they could hope for was a 7.
Instead, the committee rewarded the Tigers’ fine body of non-conference work with a 5.
They play the Colorado State Rams, a 12 seed, in the first round. (West Regional, Seattle, 1 PM Friday, TBS) If they win that game, the likely second-round opponent is 4 Maryland.
29-5, AAC regular-season and tournament champions. I guess the “Penny can’t coach” crowd can STFU now.
Hey Jahvon, Jay’kwon, Jahlon, and the rest of the 2023-24 Tigers: See what can happen when you stop playing me-ball and start listening to coach?
In other college basketball news, congratulations to the SEC tournament winners the Florida Gators. I never tire of watching the Gators beat that Tennessee Vol ass.
On to the news…
Memphis Made Brewing Co. celebrates 10 years of its amber ale Fireside with Fireside Fest this Saturday in the taproom. $5 Fireside pints, live music by Walt Phelan Band, Smoke and Toast food truck, new Fireside merch.
The Grizzlies are on the road at Sacramento tonight. 9:00 tip. TV: FanDuel Sports
The MLB season opens in Tokyo tomorrow. Stream the Dodgers vs. Cubs at 5 AM Central. Yes, I said AM.
Music & dance performance A Taste of Ireland comes to the Cannon Center Wednesday.
South Point Grocery’s patio music series kicks off Saturday with Jesse Wilcox. Noon-2 PM.
Judy Collins comes to the Halloran Centre Tuesday evening.
Not Downtown, but I’ll mention it anyway: There will be a paella pop-up on Broad Avenue Saturday. I know there are some paella fans who read this blog.
Back tomorrow.
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