219 articles by Drew Hill :

• January 2020

  • Bracketology: Tigers still in race for top-four tournament bid

    There are a lot of factors that go into predicting where the Tigers can land in the NCAA postseason bracket. Here's a breakdown of the calculations used to determine seeding.

    By Drew Hill January 18, 2020

  • Defense, Precious Achiuwa keep Memphis trending in right direction

    The Tigers have six days off before traveling to Tulsa next week. 

    By Drew Hill January 17, 2020

  • Memphis basketball outlasts Cincinnati in slugfest

    The Tigers' knockout punch came in the form of freshman forwards and technical foul by Cincinnati coach John Brannen. 

    By Drew Hill January 16, 2020

  • Jeremiah Martin signs two-way contract with Brooklyn Nets

    Martin was averaging 18.5 points per game for the Miami Heat's G League affiliate. 

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Football staff hires and Tigers’ NCAA hopes

    Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill talk about Ryan Silverfield's staff hires, Brady White retention and Penny Hardaway's path to the NCAA Tournament.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan January 15, 2020

  • Despite minor injury, Achiuwa expected to play against Cincinnati

    Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Memphis basketball swagger: The art of the 3-point celebration

    Some might call it arrogant, but the Tigers have no plans to turn their swagger off when it comes to celebrating 3-pointers.  

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Precious Achiuwa’s dominance, offense shows potential

    Precious Achiuwa has nearly 100 more rebounds than any other Memphis player this season. Meanwhile, a look at the Tigers’ escape from South Florida.

    By Drew Hill January 13, 2020

  • Precious Achiuwa steps up for Tigers in win over USF

    Precious Achiuwa responded for the Tigers when they needed him most, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway, Tigers have concerns to address moving forward

    A fix for the Memphis offense won't happen overnight, but the Tigers don't lack the firepower to score. 

    By Drew Hill January 11, 2020

  • Tigers offense struggles in loss at Wichita State

    Penny Hardaway said it's time to consider making changes to his starting lineup. 

    By Drew Hill January 10, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Breaking down Memphis vs. Wichita State

    Drew Hill is joined by Wichita State beat writer for the Wichita Eagle Taylor Eldridge to discuss the conference showdown between the Tigers and Shockers.

    By Drew Hill January 09, 2020

  • HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ inspires Alex Lomax to lead Tigers

    If Alex Lomax were a "Game of Thrones" character, the sophomore said he would be Jon Snow. 

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2020

  • Memphis readies for chaotic road environment at Wichita State

    The Shockers are having their first blackout theme in seven years when Memphis takes on Wichita State Thursday night. 

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2020

  • Damion Baugh, roommate of DJ Jeffries, also sick with flu

    The Tigers have been bit with the flu bug ahead of Wichita State. 

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway tired of ‘disrespect’ for Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway said the polls have been disrespecting the Tigers all year. 

    By Drew Hill January 06, 2020

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Memphis needs resume-boosting win over Wichita State

    With Tennessee trending the wrong direction, the Tigers need a win over the red-hot and now-nationally ranked Shockers for their postseason resume. 

    By Drew Hill January 06, 2020

  • Tigers ‘not going crazy’ after close loss to Georgia

    The Bulldogs spoiled a strong performance from Precious Achiuwa on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum. 

    By Drew Hill January 04, 2020

  • Tigers still comfortable with 2020 recruiting position

    There's a quiet confidence behind the scenes that the Tigers will sign the necessary pieces to have a loaded roster next season. 

    By Drew Hill January 04, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: Tigers want to make statement against Georgia

    Penny Hardaway called the matchup with Georgia a statement game that will prove the Tigers are not a "gimmick."

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway not changing winning formula

    Penny Hardaway said he doesn't want to change the current rotation so long as the Tigers continue to win. 

    By Drew Hill January 02, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tulane coach Ron Hunter shames Memphis fans for booing KJ Lawson

    Penny Hardaway said that the boos for the former Tiger were "unfortunate."

    By Drew Hill December 31, 2019

  • Memphis basketball aims to grow out of turnover problems

    Penny Hardaway was happy with his team's ball security against Tulane. 

    By Drew Hill December 31, 2019

  • Tigers beat Tulane in intense conference opener

    Penny Hardaway told his young group that it wouldn't be easy. He was right. 

    By Drew Hill December 30, 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Memphis tops nation in pair of defensive statistics

    The Tigers are also finding some outside shooting to pair with their elite defense. 

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2019