Tyreek Smith, after missing two Memphis basketball practices, was back on the practice court Tuesday morning. The fifth-year post player, who transferred to the Tigers from SMU, met with coach Penny Hardaway last week when he asked for and was granted permission to "step away for a day for personal reasons,

Tyreek Smith’s return comes two days after reports surfaced that he had left the program in search of other opportunities.

The No. 2 Crimson Tide face the Memphis Tigers in Huntsville, long known as fertile recruiting territory, and a convenient 3ish hour drive for both fan bases. Make no mistake, though; this is going to be home court for the Tide The Crimson Tide enter this season with their highest preseason ranking ever,