Hardaway: Criticism ‘hilarious’ as Tigers continue to fight
Penny Hardaway said the outsiders attempting to criticize the Tigers for losses don't understand how hard his team is fighting.
Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballYouth, injuries make struggles for Memphis basketball a complex mix
The Memphis season continues in a downward spiral as the Tigers and Penny Hardaway deal with major changes – from youth to the loss of key players.
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Sports 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.
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Sports 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball searching for confidence during time of uncertainty
But Tigers “are locked and loaded ready to go fight at Cincinnati,” Hardaway says.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Grizzlies 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘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.
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Sports 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.
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Sports 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballPenny 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballEllis as Tigers X-factor could be emerging from shooting slump
Freshman guard Boogie Ellis showed signs of breaking out of his shooting slump against SMU. Now, the goal is to make his shooting more consistent.
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