303 articles by Drew Hill :

• April 2020

  • Sewing volunteers repair 20,000-plus masks for Baptist

    Stephanie Lepone and Ginna Rauls helped organize a sewing group that fixed over 20,000 damaged masks discovered by Baptist employees. 

    By Drew Hill 10 hours ago

  • Tigers Podcast: Greg Brown, Jalen Green and the affect of coronavirus

    Memphis Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill take a look at Penny Hardaway’s newest commit, Jalen Green, Greg Brown, and how the coronavirus has affected the Tigers and Memphis.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan April 06, 2020

  • Good news! The Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers (and me)

    In a time without sports, does the NBA 2K League have a huge opportunity? Grizz Gaming player Dan Davis is optimistic.

    By Drew Hill April 05, 2020

  • Junior college blocks leader commits to Penny Hardaway, Tigers

    Memphis picked up a commitment from USC Salkehatchie forward Ahmad Rand. He averaged 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Indians last season. 

    By Drew Hill April 02, 2020

  • Memphis basketball freshmen aim to be more than just talk

    The Memphis Tigers basketball recruits understand the recognition they have received, but they also realize they must convert that to play on the court.

    By Drew Hill April 02, 2020

  • Just the start: Assessing Penny Hardaway’s offseason comments

    Penny Hardaway hinted at some offseason developments Tuesday, but there is a lot that can change between then and the end of April. 

    By Drew Hill April 01, 2020

• March 2020

  • Six years, three coaches, no NCAA Tournament: the selfless life of a student manager

    Sam McCadams will finish graduate school in May. Last season, the student manager turned equipment intern was the only member of the Tigers program to be there since the Josh Pastner era. 

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway optimistic about recruiting and returns for next season

    It might feel like "Groundhog Day" right now, but when it's finally over, Penny Hardaway is optimistic about the Tigers' future.

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2020

  • Two brothers and a World Series bet that brings them together

    Two brothers in Memphis made a bet around six years ago. It continues today, and shows exactly how sports bring us together. 

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2020

  • Rodney Hamilton is behind-the-scenes ‘point guard’ for Memphis basketball

    Rodney Hamilton once looked up to Penny Hardaway in high school. Now he is the point guard behind the scenes that makes the coach's operation run smoothly. 

    By Drew Hill March 24, 2020

  • When boredom strikes: Life without the ‘heartbeat’ of Memphis, sports

    Right now, more so than any other time, every smile, laugh and life update from sports heroes go a long way.

    By Drew Hill March 21, 2020

  • Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II looking for right fit, Memphis shows interest

    Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II is determined to pick the right school this time, and Memphis is interested. 

    By Drew Hill March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement

    CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s season is over. What now?

    Coronavirus has slowed the coaching movement around the country and sent players home for what could be the rest of the semester. 

    By Drew Hill March 17, 2020

  • Tigers, Grizzlies security guard faces life without sports

    Terrence Miller will have to dip into his savings to pay the bills now that events inside FedExForum are off. But he is one of the lucky ones. 

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2020

  • State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus

    State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 13, 2020

  • The party is over for Memphis basketball’s roller coaster season

    The Memphis team that fought so hard for a chance to revive an unpredictable season will now never get the opportunity.

    By Drew Hill March 12, 2020

  • AAC cancels conference tournament along with other conferences

    The AAC Tournament was canceled Thursday morning due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. 

    By Drew Hill March 12, 2020

  • Tigers to play AAC tournament in arena without fans

    The AAC Tournament is closing its doors due to the Coronavirus threat. 

    By Drew Hill March 11, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: AAC Tournament championship would be movie ending for Memphis’ season

    A run to the conference championship might be the Oscar-worthy performance that "Blue Chips" was not for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway. 

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2020

  • Achiuwa named to All-AAC first team

    Precious Achiuwa named to All-AAC first team.

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: AAC Tournament and coronavirus

    Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the coronavirus and the Tigers’ chances to take home the championship.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill March 10, 2020

  • Former Tigers: Plenty of reason to believe Memphis can win AAC Tournament

    There are more similarities to this season's Memphis team and the 2010-11 conference champion Tigers than most would think. 

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2020