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ESPN experts weigh in on what Memphis, Penny can expect in NCAA case
Two experts who have been involved in college basketball for decades give their insight and opinions on what the Tigers and Penny Hardaway face.
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 Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: How should Memphis approach building around Kendric Davis?
The Tigers checked off the biggest objective on their checklist this offseason by securing a commitment from Davis.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballIs Kendric Davis the biggest recruiting win ever for Penny Hardaway?
With the IARP case unresolved and a roster in flux, landing the top guard out of the transfer portal was a coup.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballHow Penny Hardaway and the Tigers snagged Kendric Davis
The former SMU guard knows Memphis loves its basketball, was wooed by Ja Morant and is on board with Hardaway’s roster ideas.
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Reigning AAC Player of Year Kendric Davis commits to Memphis
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Reigning AAC Player of Year Kendric Davis commits to Memphis
The former SMU guard scored 20 and 27 points in the Mustangs’ two wins over Memphis this past season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers schedule home-and-home series with Texas A&M
The Tigers will host Texas A&M at FedExForum next season. It could be a signature game for Memphis as the program continues to reshape its roster ahead of coach Penny Hardaway’s fifth season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Decision coming this week for Kendric Davis
Davis officially visited Memphis over the weekend and followed that up with a trip to Texas Tech early this week.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers forward Jalen Duren declares for NBA draft
One of the youngest players in the draft, University of Memphis freshman Duren is a projected top-10 pick.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Emoni Bates enters transfer portal
The former No. 1-ranked player out of high school was part of Penny Hardaway’s No. 1 recruiting class.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tyler Harris enters transfer portal
Harris said the decision to transfer wasn’t his
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball operations director headed to Northwestern State
Rodney Hamilton, who has been with Memphis since 2018, has accepted the associate head coaching job.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis mailbag: Recruiting, chances of Quinones returning?
How’s the Tigers recruiting going so far? What are the odds that Lester Quinones comes back to Memphis?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball DeAndre Williams enters NBA draft
Williams will retain his college eligibility.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Georgia Southern transfer Elijah McCadden commits to Memphis
McCadden was the Sixth Man of the Year in the Sun Belt.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What Kendric Davis entering the transfer portal means for Memphis
After entering his name into the transfer portal on Monday, could the reigning AAC Player of the Year play a different role for the Memphis Tigers this upcoming season?
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Memphis Grizzlies Z-Bo, Grizzlies give back to Rozelle Elementary
As part of the NBA’s anniversary legacy program, the Grizzlies brought a new dance studio and outdoor basketball court to the school.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers notebook: After a week of movement, what’s next for Memphis’ roster?
Things could always change, as the deadline to declare for the transfer portal isn’t until May 1, but as of today the Tigers have a better idea of what their core looks like for 2022-23.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Landers Nolley II enters transfer portal
A fourth University of Memphis Tigers basketball player has entered the transfer portal.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis makes the cut for transfer point guard
The Tigers will need to replace significant firepower in their backcourt. Could Bradley transfer Terry Roberts be that piece?
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Education New U of M president talks conference realignment, NCAA sanctions
Bill Hardgrave begins his tenure at a critical point for the Memphis athletics program. The push to join the ranks of the Power Five conferences and the Independent Accountability Resolution Process investigation (IARP) of the basketball program loom.
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U of M’s new president outlines his vision for the university
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Lester Quinones declares for NBA draft
After an uneven start to the regular season, Quinones closed the year strong as one of the Tigers’ best players.
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Sports New Tigers NIL initiative already has a number of athletes signed up
901 Fund already has drawn in a number of football and men’s and women’s basketball players.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Listen to Tigers beat writers break down Notice of Allegations, spring practice storylines
Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II take a look at the Tigers’ NoA from March 26 and what that could mean for recruiting going forward.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers’ Onu, Timberlake enter transfer portal
Three Tigers, including John Camden, have entered their names in the transfer portal in one day.
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Sports Memphis Tigers supporters launch 901 Fund for name, likeness and image opportunities
The Memphis men’s and women’s basketball teams, plus the football team, will have access to the fund to start off.
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