Updated: Monday, 15 Mar 2010, 4:49 PM CDT
Published : Monday, 15 Mar 2010, 4:08 PM CDT
Memphis, Tn - Memphis Tigers head coach Josh Pastner says his Tigers will be ready and motivated to play St. Johns in the opening round of the NIT on Wednesday night. Pastner said his team was disappointed not to be playing the NCAA Tournament, but that St. Johns is a quality opponent, and that his team is focused on advancing to the NIT championship in New York.