Memphis vs. Boise State 3/25/21 - NIT Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Boise State Broncos and the Memphis Tigers are set to visit UNT Coliseum in Denton, Texas for a matchup in the NIT quarterfinals. The 2nd seeded Boise State Broncos come into this matchup with a 19-8 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their 1st round matchup against the SMU Mustangs, 85-84. Leading the way for the Boise State Broncos was junior forward Mladen Armus as he recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds. Junior guard Emmanuel Akot had a productive outing for the Broncos as he pitched in 17 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds. 

The Boise State Broncos had a good shooting game against the SMU Mustangs as they connected on 30 of their 59 field goal attempts (50.8%), and they were very good from behind the three-point line (48.3%). The Boise State Broncos lost the turnover battle against the SMU Mustangs (14-10), but they edged out the Mustangs in the rebounding department (31-28).

The 1st seeded Memphis Tigers come into this matchup with a 17-8 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their 1st round matchup against the Dayton Flyers, 71-60. Leading the way for the Memphis Tigers was sophomore guard Landers Nolley II as he recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Joining Nolley II in the backcourt was sophomore guard Lester Quinones who had a productive outing for the Tigers as he pitched in 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Memphis Tigers had a solid shooting game against the Dayton Flyers as they connected on 28 of their 64 field goal attempts (43.8%), but they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (38.5%). The Memphis Tigers won the turnover battle against the Dayton Flyers (11-10), and they dominated the Flyers in the rebounding department (44-26).