Higgins saw the Memphis Tigers jump to the next level ... plus a big screen TV for the home. Kids were given Nike apparel and shoes. Players had their pictures taken with kids and signed autographs.

The visiting East Carolina Pirates were surging, the couple-thousand fans at FedExForum were grumbling and the Memphis basketball team was on the ropes. The No. 20 Tigers – who had led by as ...

Memphis basketball’s recent acquisition, Dante Harris, dribbled the ball between his legs just beyond the 3-point line Saturday, then side-armed a laser past four East Carolina defenders and into the ...