‘We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what’s possible
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
Danielle Lerner
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Danielle Lerner covers Tigers basketball for the Daily Memphian. She previously covered college hoops at The Athletic and the Louisville Courier-Journal, where she also wrote about professional soccer, horse racing, college football and, occasionally, tacos.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball lands Miami freshman transfer
Despite his limited playing time, Earl Timberlake was considered one of the best available players in the transfer portal.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball mailbag: Transfers, a way-too-early lineup and a farewell
One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers’ new guard knows what he wants; it turned out to be Memphis
Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Moussa Cisse declares for NBA draft, maintains NCAA eligibility
Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Who might Hardaway pick up in transfer portal
Monday night’s NCAA title game between Baylor and Gonzaga was a testament to the importance of transfers.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball: Where Penny Hardaway’s roster stands after transfers
The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway lands a transfer of his own
Hampton senior guard Davion Warren announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in a tweet Saturday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers guard Jordan Nesbitt enters transfer portal
Nesbitt, who was part of coach Penny Hardaway’s 2021 signing class, enrolled a semester early and joined the Tigers in January. He played a total of 12 minutes in three games.
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March 2021
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis basketball: Boogie Ellis, Damion Baugh, D.J. Jeffries enter transfer portal
Mere days after the Tigers won the NIT, Ellis, Baugh and Jeffries have decided to leave.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis basketball: Best play, MVP, bench celebrations
Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ new women’s basketball coach lauded as ‘proven winner’ and a ‘star’
The team has met Katrina Merriweather, and one player already has deemed her “the true definition of Black Girl Magic.”
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: After rocky start, Memphis finishes season No. 1 in defensive efficiency
It wasn’t always sunny skies for the Tigers, but they capped the season with a dominant NIT title run.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Katrina Merriweather hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
Merriweather had a winning record in each of her five seasons at Wright State and will be tasked with turning around a Memphis program that won just four games in 2020-21.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers triumphant after demolishing Mississippi State in NIT championship
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Alex Lomax relishes Tigers’ NIT championship with an eye on next season
The leader lost time to an ankle injury, but Penny Hardaway made sure Lomax got to bask in the glory.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball NIT semifinals: Memphis blows by Colorado State, 90-67
Tigers’ offense breaks out, led by Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams.
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Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
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Memphis Tigers Basketball For the Tigers, the devil (and delight) is in the details
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Sports NIT quarterfinals: Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State
Memphis survives streaky play with defense and depth.
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For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the details
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis assistant Tony Madlock hired at South Carolina State
Madlock has worked alongside Hardaway, his former college teammate at Memphis, ever since Hardaway was hired in 2018.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers have continued opportunity for growth against Boise State
Moussa Cisse and D.J. Jeffries reflect on their personal development ahead of Thursday’s NIT matchup versus the Broncos.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis is ‘unique’ challenge for Boise State
“Man, their defensive numbers are off the charts,” Boise State’s coach said of the Tigers Monday.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballHow Lester Quinones became Memphis’ not-so-secret weapon
In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball 2021 NIT: Memphis punishes Dayton with second-half push
The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double.
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901 FC For the Tigers to make an NIT run, depth is key
Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures.
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