Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 03, 2026 1:16 PM CT | Published: June 03, 2026 12:48 PM CT

In a wide-ranging interview with Jason Smith on the “J & J Show” on 92.9 FM on Wednesday, Scott addressed concerns that the Tiger basketball program — which finished 13-19 last season — had fallen behind football in the university’s pecking order.

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John Varlas

John Varlas

John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.


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