When Memphis coach Josh Pastner first presented the idea, Chris Crawford wasn't immediately sold on moving from the starting lineup to the bench. With the NCAA tournament right around the corner, he's showing just how dangerous he can be no matter his role. Crawford set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Adonis Thomas scored 17 points and the 20th-ranked Tigers beat Tulane 81-68 Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament.