Meet Memphis basketball’s newest commit: Sam Ayomide Onu
The center with an “old soul” feels like he can be himself playing for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
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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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The center with an “old soul” feels like he can be himself playing for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
The AAC will add two games to its traditional 18-game schedule this season.
The Tigers took a punch to the mouth at SMU, but are learning to absorb the contact ahead of a heavyweight bout against UCF.
Achiuwa says he’s ready to have an immediate impact in the NBA after tumultuous season.
University of Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway needs to wrap up a few details before season starts in November.
The Tigers’ wing is comfortable in the spotlight as one of college basketball’s most high-profile transfers.
It’s not just Memphis basketball and practice; now there’s a little girl named Madi.
The Tigers have given the player her chance to spread her wings.
Memphis basketball won’t have the prestigious tournament, but might have nonconference schedule flexibility.
The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage.
The NCAA approved a delayed Nov. 25 start date for the 2020-21 basketball season. The University of Memphis will await guidance from the American Athletic Conference on the league portion of its schedule.
The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring.
The Tigers coach discusses what happened; football program activities remain on hold.
Obinna Eze said coaches knew he was at Friday’s on-campus rally.
“We don’t plan on keeping quiet anytime soon,” women’s basketball player Lanyce Williams, one of the march organizers, said.
Tigers beat writer Danielle Lerner tackles what to expect for the 2020-21 season.
Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.
The Memphis Tigers guard hopes the improved numbers (pounds, vertical) will translate on the court.
It is Hardaway memorialized as Reggie Wayne remembers him, a role model for young Tigers fans growing up in Memphis.
Eager to play after a summer away from the court, the Memphis basketball team is ready to exploit its talent and experience.
With leadership from assistant Cody Toppert, the Tigers have developed in-house reports to chart just about every stat.
The forward, a redshirt sophomore, is expected to compete for a starting spot.
Memphis athletic director updates board of trustees with information on COVID-19 protocols and budget.
Tuesday's announcement marks the first move by the AAC to alter its non-football fall sports schedule.
“They’re different, but they bring some things that any team will have to have to have success," one NBA scout said of Wiseman and Achiuwa.