Memphis Tigers to retire jersey of Lorenzen Wright

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Tigers will retire the No. 55 jersey of standout Lorenzen Wright during a future game at FedExForum.

Wright, who was slain in 2010, ranks 49th on the Tigers’ career scoring list with 1,026 points. He was All-Great Midwest first team in 1995 and All-Conference USA first team in 1996.

He led Memphis in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots during his two seasons and averaged 16 points and 10.3 rebounds. He had 31 double-doubles, the seventh-most in school history, as Memphis made consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in 1995.

Wright was taken No. 7 overall in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He played 13 seasons in the NBA with five different teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies.