255 articles by Drew Hill :

• February 2020

  • UConn hands Memphis its third consecutive loss

    UConn survived a late push from the Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut as Memphis dropped its third game in a row.

    By Drew Hill 6 hours ago

  • Cincinnati edges Memphis in overtime heartbreaker

    Cincinnati spoiled a 22-point, 17-rebound performance from Precious Achiuwa in a heartbreaking road loss for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill 6 hours ago

  • Penny Hardaway: ‘I can see the sun shining on us moving forward’

    Freshman guard Lester Quinones wants a chance to play Cincinnati in the conference tournament next month, but the Tigers have a long way to go before that. 

    By Drew Hill February 14, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Memphis’ loss to USF, healthy players and future scheduling

    Memphis tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan chat before the Tigers take on Cincinnati tonight.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan February 13, 2020

  • Hardaway: Quinones up for challenge against rival Cincinnati

    Cincinnati star Jarron Cumberland let coach Penny Hardaway know the Tigers were fortunate to win in the first matchup against the Bearcats. 

    By Drew Hill February 13, 2020

  • Memphis basketball searching for confidence during time of uncertainty

    But Tigers “are locked and loaded ready to go fight at Cincinnati,” Hardaway says.

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • Tigers NCAA hopes dealt crushing blow with home loss

    Memphis tied the game at 68 with under two minutes to play, but the Tigers came up short Saturday against South Florida. The loss is a big blow to the team's NCAA Tournament resume. 

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • Education, guts and humility fuel rise of Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman

    Educated at Duke Law School, known for its ties to pro sports, Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman was ready for his front office rise. 

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • Memphis basketball notebook: ‘It’s tough, but it’s not impossible’

    With eight games to play, Penny Hardaway is fighting to keep the Tigers together while injuries are tearing them apart. 

    By Drew Hill February 09, 2020

  • ‘The players are doing the numbers’ on NCAA Tournament hopes

    Penny Hardaway said his players are crunching the numbers to figure out how they can get into the NCAA Tournament.

    By Drew Hill February 08, 2020

  • ‘LLJR': Four letters and a memory for Tiger forward, other players

    Lance Thomas is dedicating this season to a friend who was killed in a fight in October.  But the dedication spreads beyond Thomas and the Tigers.

    By Drew Hill February 08, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Football NSD and Tigers vs. USF

    Memphis Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan break down Memphis football's recruiting class and Memphis basketball's tournament chances.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan February 07, 2020

  • ‘Every game is a tournament game’ for Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway said he doesn't have to work hard to motivate his team anymore now that they are AAC underdogs. 

    By Drew Hill February 06, 2020

  • Memphis dominates Temple for third straight win

    Memphis answered Penny Hardaway's prayer for offensive execution and pulled away from Temple with strong efforts from Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge. 

    By Drew Hill February 05, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: Decision to start Jayden Hardaway was nod to ‘Autism Speaks’

    Penny Hardaway said the decision to start Jayden Hardaway Saturday was intended to be father-son moment. 

    By Drew Hill February 05, 2020

  • Memphis basketball notebook: How to replace DJ Jeffries

    Tigers starters Lester Quinones and Lance Thomas are in line  for more shots following the loss of DJ Jeffries.

    By Drew Hill February 02, 2020

  • Tigers survive turnover troubles to beat UConn

    Memphis pulled away from UConn Saturday in the final five minutes with clutch free-throw shooting and stingy defense. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

  • Injury takes out key Tigers scorer for 4-6 weeks

    The University of Memphis basketball team took another critical blow Saturday when a player arrived to the arena on crutches with a brace on his left knee. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway, Tigers understand what’s at stake against UConn

    Penny Hardaway said he can't worry about players upset regarding playing time. The coach has to use the players giving positive minutes. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

• January 2020

  • Autism Speaks: Memphis embraces family of Tigers’ strength coach

    Saturday against UConn the Tigers coaches will wear puzzle piece pins to raise awareness for autism – something close to the Memphis basketball program.

    By Drew Hill January 31, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Tigers bounce back with win over UCF

    Tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan talk about Memphis' win over UCF, Lance Thomas, Penny Hardaway’s offense and Tigers recruiting.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill January 31, 2020

  • Lance Thomas downs UCF on career night

    Lance Thomas drained two clutch 3-point shots in the final minutes and Memphis escaped UCF on the road Wednesday night. 

    By Drew Hill January 30, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway urging confidence after pair of breakout performances

    Lance Thomas' breakout performance was a weight off his shoulders after struggling most of the season. Penny Hardaway used it as an example of why coaches should stick with their players. 

    By Drew Hill January 30, 2020