Siena Fits the Bill As Tigers' Opponent -- Maac Team Offers Challenge, May Aid Rpi

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University of Memphis coach John Calipari was relaxing poolside last May at the Conference USA meetings in Florida when assistant John Robic called with some bad news.

Holy Cross had just pulled out of an agreement to play this season at FedExForum, leaving the Tigers with a hole on the schedule that would need to be filled by a very specific kind of team.

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Siena Fits the Bill As Tigers' Opponent -- Maac Team Offers Challenge, May Aid Rpi

A team that would be willing to play in Memphis on a one-year contract.

A team from a mid-major conference that could resemble a first- or second-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament.

And, more than anything, a tea...

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