What happened: Jerome connected on five three-pointers Wednesday night, passing the 41-point career benchmark he reached earlier in the contest on a deep shot from the logo. GG Jackson contributed eight rebounds and two blocks alongside Jaylen Wells, who recorded five rebounds and four steals. Jerami Grant finished the opener with 15 points and three assists.

Why it matters: The outburst carries over preseason momentum for the same Ty Jerome who paced Memphis at halftime of its October exhibition, establishing him as a primary perimeter scoring option to start the 2026-27 regular season. Securing the opening-night victory gives Memphis a 1-0 start while showcasing two-way production from its young wing rotation.

What to watch: Memphis moves to 1-0 on the 2026-27 regular-season schedule as Jerome looks to sustain his perimeter efficiency in the second game of the campaign.