Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter (11) shoots a shot as UAB guard Efrem Johnson (8) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (Butch Dill/AP) Memphis has wins over No. 8 Michigan State, No. 11 Clemson and No. 15 Missouri.

In beating Rice at home, then UAB on the road, Penny Hardaway's team kept up its momentum on the national rankings front. Memphis will spend this week at No. 16 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll. That represents a two-spot climb over last week and situates them behind No.