Memphis defeated UTEP by a final of 67-66 to win the Conference-USA Tournament. The Tigers came into the tournament as the No. 4 seed.

Memphis freshman Joe Jackson was named Tournament MVP.

Joining Jackson on the All-Tournament Team was Randy Culpepper and Christian Polk (UTEP), Darrius Morrow (East Carolina) and Justin Hurtt (Tulsa).

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Aaron Johnson of UAB won the Conference-USA Player of the Year award, while Papa Dia of Southern Methodist won Defensive Player of the Year. DeAndre Kane of Marshall was named Freshman of the Year.

Joining Johnson and Dia on the C-USA All-Conference First Team were Randy Culpepper (UTEP), Gary Flowers (Southern Miss), Justin Jurtt (Tulsa) and Jamarr Sanders (UAB).

On the All-Conference Second Team were Marcus Jordan (UCF), Arsalan Kazemi (Rice), Carmeron Moore (UAB), Julyan Stone (UTEP) and Kendall Timmons (Tulane).

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