74 articles by Drew Hill :

• September 2019

  • Terrence Clarke chooses Kentucky over Memphis

    Terrence Clarke announces he will attend Kentucky, choosing to play for Calipari and leaving Memphis searching for other recruits.

    By Drew Hill September 14, 2019

  • Tigers notebook: New recruiting period begins for Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway and his staff will fly all over the country this week on recruiting visits.

    By Drew Hill September 11, 2019

  • Tigers backs step up in absence of Patrick Taylor

    Kenneth Gainwell is security for the Tigers with Patrick Taylor off the field. 

    By Drew Hill September 07, 2019

  • Memphis Basketball: Penny Hardaway charms boosters as expectations set in

    Heading into his second season, the awe of Penny Hardaway from the fans has not worn off. 

    By Drew Hill September 06, 2019

  • Despite cancer, Nick Vergos wasn't going to miss the Tiger trip to the Bahamas

    Despite his battle with cancer, Nick Vergos made the trip to the Bahamas last month -- one more journey to see Tiger basketball

    By Drew Hill September 05, 2019

  • New contract for U of M President David Rudd means continued emphasis on athletics

    Rudd said the visibility of athletics has certainly helped with fundraising for the University of Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill September 05, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Date released for 2019 Memphis Madness

    Memphis fans should clear space on their calendar in early October. 

    By Drew Hill September 02, 2019

• August 2019

  • Win over Ole Miss is joyous for Memphis and impressive for Veatch

    Just past the 50-yard line and headed to the north end zone, Ole Miss lined up on offense to a loud chant in the fourth quarter that swirled around the Liberty Bowl Saturday afternoon.

    By Drew Hill August 31, 2019

  • Five-star guard Terrence Clarke includes Memphis in top six, sets announcement date

    Could Terrence Clarke be the next centerpiece for coach Penny Hardaway to recruit around?

    By Drew Hill August 30, 2019

  • Tiger basketball recruiting notebook: Memphis Madness approaches

    The Tigers coaches are set to have a busy September and early October as the basketball recruiting season picks up speed.

    By Drew Hill August 29, 2019

  • Florida transfer Isaiah Stokes has enrolled at U of M

    Memphis basketball appears destined to add Florida transfer Isaiah Stokes to its program. The 6-foot-8 forward has enrolled at the U of M.

    By Drew Hill August 28, 2019

  • Mike Norvell: Memphis has players Ole Miss didn’t want

    Tigers coach Mike Norvell is familiar with several Ole Miss players because he recruited them. Rebels coach Matt Luke can't say the same about Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill August 27, 2019

  • Brady White is no cage fighter, but Memphis vs. Ole Miss is a prize fight

    The anticipation for Memphis vs. Ole Miss is the most interim athletic director Allie Prescott has seen in a long, long time. 

    By Drew Hill August 22, 2019

  • Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway to host pro day before season

    NBA scouts will get a look at the Tigers roster before the season starts. 

    By Drew Hill August 22, 2019

  • Bahamas recap: How each player fared on Memphis basketball’s foreign tour

    A breakdown of the individual Memphis Tigers' performance in the Bahamas, including coach Penny Hardaway comparing guard Damion Baugh's game to NBA star Rajon Rondo. 

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2019

  • Memphis basketball Bahamas mailbag

    A Q&A from the Bahamas trip, including if Memphis could potentially use a 12-man rotation this season?

    By Drew Hill August 19, 2019

  • Memphis basketball puts stamp on Bahamas trip with win over Raw Talent Elite

    Seven different Memphis players scored in double digits Sunday as the Tigers wrapped up their four-game journey to the Bahama islands.

    By Drew Hill August 18, 2019

  • Jimmy Davenport, an iPad and a Facebook page to the rescue for Memphis basketball fans

    Jimmy Davenport wanted to share his Bahamas experience with his Memphis basketball family. 

    By Drew Hill August 18, 2019

  • WISH GRANTED

    Even Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was impressed by the Tigers backcourt.

    By Drew Hill August 17, 2019

  • Memphis basketball motivated after hosting clinic for Bahamian children

    Memphis basketball hosted the clinic to inspire young Bahamian players – but it was the Tigers who left feeling motivated. 

    By Drew Hill August 16, 2019

  • Memphis basketball wins against Bahamas Select and themselves

    Penny Hardaway said freshman Damion Baugh might not be a sleeper after the Tigers Bahamas trip. 

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2019

  • First impressions important to young Tigers, Hardaway

    The nation's No. 1 recruiting class left Penny Hardaway impressed after one game in the Bahamas. 

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2019

  • Memphis basketball looks 'scary' in opening Bahamas victory

    The Bahamas are nothing like Memphis, but it was game day just the same.

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2019

  • Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway begin new era Wednesday in Bahamas

    Penny Hardaway said he can’t wait for the Memphis fans to arrive at the Baha Mar resort Wednesday as competition begins in the Bahamas.

    By Drew Hill August 14, 2019