Memphis basketball star PJ Haggerty puts up the points and has the right timing, something he exhibited in a 27-point outing against North Texas.

The 6-foot-3 guard is 5th in the nation in scoring and helping Memphis inch their way up the national rankings.

American candidate and one of the biggest reasons for the No. 19 Tigers’ success, Penny Hardaway thinks he can be better.

PJ Haggerty scored 27 points to lead No. 21 Memphis over a stubborn North Texas 68-64. Haggerty was 11 of 14 from the field, including hitting his first seven shots in the game.

PJ Haggerty made his first seven shots on his way to a game-high 27 points, Dain Dainja added 14 and No. 21 Memphis held off a feisty North Texas squad

Tyrese Hunter and PJ Haggerty powered the top-25 Tigers (11-3, 1-0 AAC) with a combined 39 points, 20 and 19 respectively. Sloppy at times – the star backcourt duo committed nine of Memphis’ 19 turnovers – Haggerty and Hunter did plenty to make up for it. They also combined for 12 rebounds and six assists.