Rasheed Wallace wanted to coach at higher level; Memphis was perfect timing
The former high school coach said the opportunity to help the Tigers’ big men was “almost God sent.”
Steven Johnson
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballHere’s how the Tigers landed Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren
Penny Hardaway talks about the common denominator in landing two top prospects.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Sixth man, numerous options: What is Hardaway to do?
With a wealth of talent and only five starting spots, the Tigers coach has to consider scenarios, and how to sell them.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Report: Memphis basketball to host pro day in October
NBA scouts will get an early look at the Tigers’ talented roster.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: New number, new mindset for Alex Lomax
The senior point guard is ready to represent the Memphis 10.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Three-star guard Zocko Littleton decommits from Memphis
The Tigers lost one commitment, but still have their eyes on more big names for 2022.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball mailbag: What’s Quinones’ role? Can the Tigers go 10-deep?
We address how things might go with the addition of two superstar freshmen, and what the conference realignments mean to the Tigers basketball team.
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Spirit of Memphis U of M comes to aid of former Tigers basketball player Tim Duncan
Duncan, now the athletic director at the University of New Orleans, called his alma mater when the Privateers needed help in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
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Sports Four things to watch in the Southern Heritage Classic
Both Tennessee State and Jackson State feature numerous Memphians, and even a former Memphis Tiger.
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Sports Southern Heritage Classic a game to remember
The Jackson State University coach’s son had a masterful performance in the 38-16 win over Tennessee State University.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What areas can Memphis make the biggest strides on offense?
Memphis was ranked 184th in offensive efficiency last season. How much improvement do the Tigers need to show?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Madness scheduled for October at FedExForum
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballRecruiting notebook: Memphis hosts top point guard in class of 2023
Memphis made quite the impression on one of the best college basketball prospects in the country.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What is the most important game for Memphis this season?
In three weeks, the Tigers will host Memphis Madness on Oct. 13. Eleven days later, they’ll open the season with an exhibition match against LeMoyne-Owen.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball director of scouting back where it all started
Jordan VerHulst got his start at Memphis, went on a journey that included the G League and junior college, and is giving the benefit of his expertise to Penny Hardaway.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers center Jalen Duren signs NIL deal with VaynerSports
The projected NBA draft top-five pick committed to the name, image and likeness deal with the talent management agency on Monday.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis basketball: Four preseason storylines to watch as Tigers open practice
How quickly can Emoni Bates transition to point guard? And which other freshmen can crack the lineup?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis in the mix for another five-star guard
Once again, the Tigers are seemingly coming out of the blue and are now heavily involved with another five-star prospect.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Observations from first Memphis basketball practice: Tigers kick off with a bang
The opening felt like a party as fans got a glimpse of what’s to come.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Emoni Bates signs with Roc Nation for NIL representation
Raymond Brothers of Roc Nation will help the budding Memphis star navigate the name, image and likeness landscape.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball U of M not planning to offer refunds to fans not compliant with new FedExForum guidelines
FedExForum announced it will allow fans to use CLEAR Health Pass with uploaded proof for faster entry.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis unveils full 2021-22 men’s basketball schedule
The University of Memphis Tigers will have four conference games on ABC or CBS this season.
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October 2021
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Katrina Merriweather building new energy in Memphis women’s basketball
The first-year coach is emphasizing building positivity among a mix of Tigers veterans and players from her former school, Wright State.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Unfinished business, college degree brought DeAndre Williams back to Tigers
A desire for a college degree and his love for the city of Memphis motivated the forward to return for another year.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: IARP update coming early next week
After months of silence, an update on the Tigers pending NCAA infractions case should come early next week.
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