Dominance and humility paved the way for the Johnnies to claim the Big East regular-season and tournament titles in the same season for first time in 39 years.

Tony Allen, a member of the Core Four who played for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2011 to 2016, was a 3-time NBA All-Defensive first-team selection.

Tony Allen, whose defensive prowess and unique verbiage created the Memphis Grizzlies’ Grit ’n Grind era, was honored with ...