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2009–10 Memphis Tigers men's basketball team

American college basketball season

American college basketball season

FieldValue
modeBasketball
year2009–10
teamMemphis Tigers
imageMemphis Tigers 2003-2021 wordmark.svg
image_size250
conferenceConference USA
short_confC-USA
record24–10
conf_record13–3
head_coachJosh Pastner (1st year)
asst_coach1Glynn Cyprien
asst_coach2Jack Murphy
asst_coach3Willis Wilson
stadiumFedExForum
bowl[NIT](2010-national-invitation-tournament)
bowl_resultSecond round

The 2009–10 Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of Memphis in the 2009–10 college basketball season, the 89th season of Tiger basketball. The Tigers were coached by first-year head coach Josh Pastner, played their home games at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee and are members of Conference USA. They finished the season 24–10, 13–3 in C-USA play. They were the 2 seed in the 2010 Conference USA men's basketball tournament where they were upset by 7 seed and eventual champion Houston. They failed to be invited to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2005. Instead, the Tigers were invited to the 2010 National Invitation Tournament where they advanced to the second round before losing to the Ole Miss Rebels.

Preseason

The 2008–09 Memphis Tigers finished the season 33–4 (16–0), as Conference USA regular season and tournament champions. After three early losses, the Tigers went on a 27-game unbeaten streak, finally coming to an end with a season-ending 102–91 loss to the Missouri Tigers in the Sweet 16. Memphis finished the season ranked 9th in the final Coaches' Poll and 3rd in the AP Poll.

A turbulent offseason for the Tigers began with the news of Billy Gillispie's firing at the University of Kentucky. Despite assurances that “Memphis is where I want to coach,” John Calipari resigned as head coach of the Tigers to take the job at Kentucky on March 31, 2009. After a week-long coaching search, Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson announced the hiring of former Arizona and Memphis assistant Josh Pastner as head basketball coach. At 32 years of age, Coach Pastner is the second-youngest men's head basketball coach in the NCAA.

Calipari's departure resulted in the disintegration of Memphis' recruiting class. Signed recruits DeMarcus Cousins and Darnell Dodson were allowed out of their letters of intent and followed Calipari to Kentucky. Xavier Henry was also allowed to leave, and while briefly considering following Calipari as well, ultimately decided to attend the University of Kansas. Guard Nolan Dennis was also allowed to leave, choosing to attend Baylor University. Of Memphis' original 2009 recruiting class, only JUCO forward Will Coleman decided to honor his commitment to play for the Tigers. Sophomore forward Ángel García lost most of the season with an ACL tear, but made an unexpected debut after only five months of recovery. Despite shooting 52% in 2-point field goals and 41% in 3-point field goals, García saw limited action due to the recovery process.

Memphis' roster was also devastated by other departures not directly related to the coaching change. Redshirt freshman C. J. Henry, brother of Xavier Henry, chose to transfer to Kansas to play with his brother after sitting out the season due to an ankle injury. Memphis recruit Latavious Williams decided not to honor his commitment, instead deciding to play professionally in China; ultimately, Williams was drafted into the NBA Development League. On March 31, 2009, freshman sensation Tyreke Evans declared himself eligible for the 2009 NBA draft, ultimately being drafted 4th overall by the Sacramento Kings. Senior forward Shawn Taggart declared for the draft on June 6, 2009, despite having one year of eligibility remaining. Seniors Antonio Anderson and Robert Dozier also declared for the draft after their graduation from the University; Chance McGrady, brother of Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady also graduated, but did not declare for the draft.

The Tigers began the 2009–10 season on October 16, 2009 with Memphis Madness. Over 18,000 fans attended the free event at FedExForum, with several hundred fans turned away at the door by the Memphis Fire Department for safety reasons. The capacity crowd was the largest to ever witness a Memphis Madness event.

Departures

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Antonio Anderson5G6' 6"215SeniorLynn, Massachusetts**1st** all-time in games played (150)
**4th** all-time in steals (213)
**5th** all-time in assists (538)
**18th** all-time in points scored (1,277)
**45th** player to score 1,000+ points
recorded **3rd** all-time triple-double (12 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists)
**2nd** player to record a triple-double (Penny Hardaway recorded two)
**1st** player with 1,000+ points, 500+ rebounds, and 500+ assists
[2008 Conference USA men's basketball tournament](2008-conference-usa-men-s-basketball-tournament) MVP
Robert Dozier2F6' 9"220SeniorLithonia, Georgia**3rd** all-time in games played (148)
**5th** all-time in blocks (228)
**6th** all-time in rebounds (961)
**17** career double-doubles
**14th** all-time in points scored (1,381)
**44th** player to score 1,000+ points
**6th** player to record 1,000+ points and 900+ rebounds
Tyreke Evans12G6' 6"195FreshmanChester, Pennsylvania**1st** all-time in steals by a freshman (77)
**2nd** all-time in points scored by a freshman (632)
Scored in double figures in **33** games (37 played)
**1st** Memphis player to be named consensus [National Freshman of the Year](2008-09-ncaa-division-i-men-s-basketball-season-major-freshman-of-the-year-awards)
[2009 Conference USA men's basketball tournament](2009-conference-usa-men-s-basketball-tournament) MVP
Drafted **4th** overall in the [2009 NBA draft](2009-nba-draft) by the Sacramento Kings
C. J. Henry14G6' 3"195FreshmanOklahoma City, OklahomaTransferred to Kansas
Chance McGrady10G6' 2"183SeniorAuburndale, FloridaBrother of Tracy McGrady
Only player to wear a different number every year (#11, #55, #31, #10)
Matt Simpkins15F6' 9"215FreshmanSacramento, CaliforniaDismissed from team Feb. 6, 2009
Shawn Taggart0F6' 10"238JuniorRichmond, Virginia**87** career blocks, **7** double-doubles in two seasons at Memphis (transferred from Iowa State)

Statistics accurate as of 29 March 2010.

Recruiting

Roster

  • Josh Pastner ()
  • Glynn Cyprien ()
  • Jack Murphy ()
  • Willis Wilson ()

Schedule

|- !colspan=9| Exhibition |- !colspan=9| Regular Season |- !colspan=9| 2010 Conference USA tournament |- !colspan=9| 2010 National Invitation Tournament

Notes

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