Wed Mar 05 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Memphis Tigers Climb National Rankings, Eyeing AAC Championship

**Memphis, TN** – The Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team continues its impressive climb in national rankings, reaching No. 16 in both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and the Associated Press Top 25. This marks a two-spot jump from last week and the tenth consecutive week the Tigers have appeared in the coaches’ poll. Their recent victories over Rice and UAB solidified their position, placing them among the nation’s top teams.

Coach Penny Hardaway’s team has two regular season games remaining: a crucial matchup against UTSA on Tuesday and a Senior Night game against South Florida on Friday. A win against UTSA would secure at least a share of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship and the number one seed in the upcoming AAC tournament. However, the Tigers could clinch the outright AAC regular-season title if Wichita State defeats North Texas on Monday and Memphis wins on Tuesday. The Tigers are aiming to build on their hard-earned national respect as they head into the postseason.

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