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Julius Thedford - Expected to return vs Louisville Head coach Penny Hardaway indicated that Thedford (knee) should make his return against Louisville on Dec. 13, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Thedford previously missed the team's last game against Baylor due to a knee injury and wasn't given a clear timeline to return. Hardaway's update is certainly a positive development, as it indicates he isn't expected to miss any more time. The 6-foot-4 wing has averaged nine points and 5.1 rebounds in16.7 minutes per game for the Tigers this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Givens III - Will return Dec. 13 Givens (thigh) will make his return during the Dec.13 matchup versus Louisville, per Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian.

Impact Givens is set to make his return after having missed the last two games with a thigh injury. The 6-foot-3 guard is currently averaging 7.4 points, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals across five outings this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julius Thedford - Timeline unclear Thedford (knee) does not have a firm timetable to return from his knee injury, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. The

Impact Head coach Penny Hardaway clarified that he's not overly concerned about Thedford's injury but he's also not sure when he'll be back. Thedford suffered a knee injury Wednesday, and it sounds unlikely he'll be back for a clash with Louisville on Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davis steps up with first career double-double and Memphis holds off Baylor 78-71

Zach Davis had 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead Memphis in a 78-71 victory over Baylor

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Tounde Yessoufou - Tops 20 again Yessoufou produced 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 78-71 loss to Memphis.

Impact Yessoufou connected on a season-high four triples en route to topping the 20-point barrier for the third time this season, though it wasn't enough as the Bears fell to the Tigers. The freshman wing also pulled down at least five boards for the seventh time in eight contests. Yessoufou has proven to be a highly valuable commodity in fantasy, averaging 17.8 points, 5.9 boards and 2.1 steals across 30.1 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davis - Blows up for 23 points, 13 boards Davis ended with 23 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 78-71 win over Baylor.

Impact The 6-7 senior's previous highs were 12 points and nine boards. His minutes have been on the rise and he had a career game against the Bears. He has hit a 3-pointer in seven straight games. Memphis will need continued production from Davis as they face Louisville, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State to conclude their non-conference slate.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Bradshaw - Returns with 17 points Bradshaw recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 78-71 victory over Baylor.

Impact Bradshaw did not play in the win over New Orleans, but returned from the one-game absence to give his best performance of the season. The 7-1 junior set season highs in both points and rebounds as the Tigers defended their homecourt against Baylor. The tall but slight Bradshaw could be a big factor in American Conference play, which starts at the end of 2025.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE