What happened: Memphis opened 3-0 behind outings of 45, 28-point outing and 31 points from Jerome. The 104-point total ranks second in

Why it matters: The early lead puts a new name atop the league scoring table to open 2026-27. It gives Memphis an offensive anchor while defending its unbeaten start in the West.

What to watch: Watch whether the average holds as defenses adjust and the sample grows past three games.