Trezevant’s Jalen Brown dreams of Tigers offer
Trezevant basketball star Jalen Brown and his father are dreaming of playing for coach Penny Hardaway one day.
Jonah Jordan
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Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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High School SportsGuard Jalen Brown’s recruitment grows as HBCUs join the mix
Recruitment continues to grow for the Tennessee Prep guard.
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Sports Point guard Joe Cooper forges new path at Pearl River CC
He almost gave up on the sport. The junior college has reinvigorated him and changed his mindset.
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High School Sports ‘TLL’ Johnathan — The Last Lawson — picks Oregon
The three-star small forward and last of the Lawson brothers commits to the Ducks.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Center Sam Ayomide, a Memphis priority recruit, sets decision date
The three-star center also is being pursued heavily by Kansas.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis Tigers priorities clear after successful recruiting week
Three-star center Sam Ayomide is a big target following two commitments last week.
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SportsHard work distinguishes newest Memphis commit John Camden
Tigers coaches love his versatility; the forward loves the game.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis lands four-star wing Jordan Nesbitt for 2021 class
Nesbitt joins recruit John Camden as Tigers commitments in the past 24 hours.
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Memphis Tigers Football Caretaker, though heartbroken, cherishes every moment he had with TOM III
As much as fans enjoyed seeing the mascot on game day, Scott Forman calls his time with the Bengal tiger “a privilege.”
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September 2020
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High School Sports For basketball players seeking exposure, Super 80 Fall League offers a shot
The coronavirus pandemic wiped out a summer of recruiting, leaving prospects scrambling to get on colleges’ radars. This year’s Super 80 Fall League will offer them that opportunity.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway adds 3-point power with John Camden’s commitment for 2021
Memphis sought the 6-foot-7 forward for his long-range shooting talents.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Huge recruiting week ahead for Penny Hardaway
Coach Penny Hardaway is primed for a big recruiting week as two targets for the class of 2021 make their announcements.
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Memphis Tigers Football As class of 2021 recruiting winds down, Silverfield turns to 2022
The University of Memphis has been full speed ahead but now plans to be more targeted, working on filling the next priorities — defensive line and secondary — as the number of open spots dwindles before the start of the early signing period.
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Sports U of M lays off staff within athletic department
Memphis athletics have been severely financially impacted as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway expands national recruiting reach
The Memphis Tigers program has expanded beyond the city and is eyeing territories including Texas and Florida.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis on 4-star small forward Jordan Nesbitt’s top 3 list
The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations.
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Memphis Tigers Football Another one: Memphis linebacker Tim Hart opts out of season
The redshirt senior is the third known player in the Tigers’ football program to do so.
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High School Sports Four-star center Jerrell Colbert moving to Memphis
He’ll transfer to Houston High, where former Grizzlies guard Mike Miller, who spent the past two seasons as a Memphis Tigers assistant, has taken over the basketball program.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball A few Memphis Tigers class of 2021 recruiting priorities
The Tigers’ class is currently ranked No. 50 in the nation and No. 2 in the American Athletic Conference.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ Sept. 18 game against Houston postponed after COVID-19 outbreak
The AAC said a makeup date will be determined later.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis wide receiver Coye’ Fairman opts out of 2020 season
Redshirt junior Coye’ Fairman said Tiger football’s recent spate of positive coronavirus tests led to his decision to opt out of the 2020 season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers pause all football operations after positive coronavirus tests
School’s news release says increased number of positive tests has been linked to “social events.”
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High School Sports Comparisons to Penny Hardaway follow Mike Miller as he leaves for Houston High
Miller’s decision to leave Penny’s side has invited all kinds of comparisons.
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Memphis Tigers Football Three-star linebacker Dedrick Smith commits to U of M
Ryan Silverfield’s class of 2021 gains another linebacker, Dedrick Smith.
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High School SportsCBHS’ Dallan Hayden not awestruck, but a certain offer was exciting
His father, who played at Tennessee and in the NFL, is keeping him on an even keel.
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