Made for Memphis: Basketball is home for DJ Jeffries
DJ Jeffries path to Memphis took side trips to Lexington and Starkville, Mississippi, but eventually would land him at the University of Memphis, where he has accepted playing a reserve role.
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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November 2019
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Sports Penny Hardaway measures words about Wiseman situation
Penny Hardaway was careful not to give any details into James Wiseman's ongoing battle for clear eligibility.
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Sports Tigers win, but fans sick at Wiseman news
The Tigers romped over UIC Friday, 92-46, but the fans were more focused on whether it would be James Wiseman's last game with the U of M.
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Sports Concerns come back if Wiseman can’t play
The Tigers will have to do some adjusting in the frontcourt if James Wiseman is not eligible to play later this season.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Rehashing GameDay and James Wiseman
Reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan discuss ESPN’s College GameDay in Memphis and James Wiseman’s Tigers debut.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball notebook: Defense still a work in progress
The emphasis switches to defense after the Tigers showed their offensive strength in runaway fashion against South Carolina State.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway, James Wiseman deliver in Memphis basketball’s opening win
James Wiseman's strong performance made Penny Hardaway's Monday prediction come true.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball aims to avoid negativity as attention rises
The Tigers were featured on SportsCenter Tuesday night, planted right between the Champion's Classic and highlights of LeBron James.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Wiseman to make his debut Tuesday in season-opener
Penny Hardaway said he will be a much better coach with the 7-footer in the paint.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football: Antonio Gibson sets mark in victory over SMU
Antonio Gibson came up big in every single way for the Tigers Saturday night against SMU.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football: Antonio Gibson sets mark in victory over SMU
Antonio Gibson came up big in every single way for the Tigers Saturday night against SMU.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers fans show off ‘College GameDay’ signs
Memphis football fans had a good laugh Saturday morning on Beale Street.
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Memphis Tigers Football ‘College GameDay’ hosts talk Memphis vs. SMU
The ESPN "College GameDay" personalities are expecting a high-scoring showdown when their show is over and the main event between the Tigers and Mustangs unfolds.
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Memphis Tigers Football College GameDay set takes form on Beale Street
The College GameDay setup crew is a well-oiled machine and the crew has landed on Beale Street in advance of Saturday’s national broadcast.
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October 2019
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: GameDay and Memphis exhibitions
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss Memphis hosting ESPN’s College GameDay, SMU and Penny Hardaway’s two exhibition games.
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Memphis Tigers Football Rece Davis: ESPN hopes GameDay on Beale Street is ‘giant extravaganza’
ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and company are excited to get to Memphis this week.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball ‘very far’ from what it can become
Penny Hardaway is frustrated with his team's rebounding through two exhibitions.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMade for Memphis: Alex Lomax, the city’s glue guy
Penny Hardaway believes the city of Memphis will take care of Alex Lomax long after his basketball career is over.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball: Penny Hardaway wants his team to relax
Penny Hardaway is still the calming force for the Tigers early in the season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball shows youth, potential in victory over Christian Brothers
Memphis doesn't want the excuse of being young to hinder its long-term progress.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway hopes Wiseman will return for season opener
Coach Penny Hardaway hopes James Wiseman will return from a right ankle injury in the next few weeks.
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Wiseman out in exhibition game against CBU
Center James Wiseman was a late scratch for Thursday's game against CBU as the Tigers take a cautious approach with the leader of its frontcourt.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball season preview: Tigers back in action
Penny Hardaway expects Memphis to look "totally different" when it hits the floor on Thursday.
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Sports Bon Appétit! Penny Hardaway’s young Memphis Tigers are finally ready to eat
Thursday Penny Hardaway will finally have all of the ingredients to his young team.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway can earn bonuses this season
Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.
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