Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Memphis Tigers Head Coach Penny Hardaway looks on against the Wichita State Shockers during the first half at FedExForum on Feb. 26, 2026. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
The Memphis Tigers start summer workouts Tuesday, and all signees are expected to be present.
On paper, this roster looks like it will mesh more easily than last year’s 13-19 team. Coach Penny Hardaway said on May 12 that he plans to run more 5-on-5 basketball during summer workouts to help create chemistry on the court.
“Getting different groups mixed in together and playing more basketball and teaching them how to play the game (is the plan),” Hardaway said.
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Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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