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.
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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 Basketball Memphis basketball: Date released for 2019 Memphis Madness
Memphis fans should clear space on their calendar in early October.
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August 2019
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Memphis Tigers Football 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. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball 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?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Football 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.
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Memphis Tigers Football 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway to host pro day before season
NBA scouts will get a look at the Tigers roster before the season starts.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball Bahamas mailbag
A Q&A from the Bahamas trip, including if Memphis could potentially use a 12-man rotation this season?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Sports WISH GRANTED
Even Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was impressed by the Tigers backcourt.
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Sports 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.
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Memphis basketball wins against Bahamas Select and themselves
Penny Hardaway said freshman Damion Baugh might not be a sleeper after the Tigers Bahamas trip.
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Sports First impressions important to young Tigers, Hardaway
The nation's No. 1 recruiting class left Penny Hardaway impressed after one game in the Bahamas.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball looks ‘scary’ in opening Bahamas victory
The Bahamas are nothing like Memphis, but it was game day just the same.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball ‘soaking it all in’ on Bahamas trip
Penny Hardaway spent his Tuesday running on the beach, checking out the golf course and preparing his team.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Freshman Precious Achiuwa not traveling with Memphis basketball to Bahamas
Precious Achiuwa did not travel to the Bahamas due to visa complications.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball What to know: Memphis basketball begins Bahamas trip Monday
The University of Memphis will not televise or stream the Bahamas games, according to a university spokesperson, but the trip gives Penny Hardaway and his staff a good look at his team.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball How the question ‘what if’ drove Precious Achiuwa from Nigeria to Memphis basketball star
If you told Precious Achiuwa he would be playing for Memphis a year ago, he probably wouldn't believe you.
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Memphis Tigers Football Coxie vs. Carter: ‘Iron sharpens iron’ for Memphis football stars
Coach Mike Norvell said Memphis football's best players have naturally been the team's biggest competitors. And the daily Coxie-Carter showdown in practice is worth watching.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers recruiting notebook: Memphis in good shape for 2020
When asked if he thinks Memphis is any closer to filling out its 2019-20 roster, Penny Hardaway said he "really doesn't know yet."
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