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Martin: For Memphis basketball, youth is not the answer
A year after Penny Hardaway eschewed high school recruiting completely, Memphis currently has six commitments in the 2023 class.
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March 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ offseason roster moves, position in new-look AAC
Upadhyaya and Martin break down key decisions Memphis must make in regards to its 2023-24 roster and look ahead at the new AAC landscape.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Two of Memphis’ 2023 commits provide updates on their statuses
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April 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Can the quality of Memphis transfers match the quantity?
After losing 80% of his scoring from this past season, Penny Hardaway has been a busy man in the transfer portal. The Tigers have added four new players from there, and more are on the way.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Taking Mikey Williams would be risky business for Memphis, Penny Hardaway
Beyond the allegations, there’s also a reasonable argument to be made that, even from a pure basketball perspective, it’s just not worth bringing Williams in at this point.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis again loading up non-conference slate for 2023-24 season
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Lawson transfer is hard lesson for Penny and the Tigers
“Last season, Johnathan Lawson proved himself as one of the best 3-point shooters on the team — but his minutes fluctuated as a member of one of the oldest rosters in the country.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Mikey Williams’ future with Memphis, Jaden Bradley and more
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Mikey Williams’ legal situation and what that means for Memphis, Malcolm Dandridge’s possible return and Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: What should Memphis do with Mikey Williams? Four coaches weigh in
The Daily Memphian asked four college basketball coaches (three assistants and one head coach) what Memphis should do about Mikey Williams and granted them each anonymity so that they would speak freely.
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May 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: It’s getting harder for Memphis to keep up in fast-changing college sports world
After missing on Alabama transfer guard Jaden Bradley, it raises questions about if Memphis can keep up its previously torrid recruiting pace in the era of name, image and likeness.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Penny Hardaway still has a roster to fill. But with whom?
A few names that Memphis has either already reached out to or that make sense for the Tigers.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: How much time does Memphis have to answer key roster questions?
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on NIL, Kendric Davis’ NBA prospects and more
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Memphis basketball’s NIL issues, the possibility of Mikey Williams or Caleb Love wearing a Tigers jersey next season and Kendric Davis’ chances of getting drafted in next month’s NBA draft.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Former Memphis players chase pro dreams
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Seven years after leaving Memphis, Josh Pastner hasn’t changed
Former Memphis Tigers coach answers questions about the past, the present and the future. “I’d like to live until I’m 120 years old,” Josh Pastner said.
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June 2023
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SportsMartin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than ever
“It’s not news that the Tigers need to find their way into the Big 12. But I think it’s fair to say that Memphis has never needed that spot more than it does at this very moment.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on critical Memphis matters
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on DeAndre Williams’ eligibility battle with the NCAA, the chances of Malcolm Dandridge returning to the Tigers, Kendric Davis’ NBA Draft stock and more.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Former Tiger big man Joey Dorsey hopes to return to bench in official role
After finishing his first season on the coaching side of things at Memphis last season, Joey Dorsey talks about Penny Hardaway, last season and what his personal future holds.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: With the clock ticking, Penny Hardaway strikes again
Brown’s commitment is also the latest reminder that Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway might take up until the last second in recruiting, but he can never be counted out before that last second.
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July 2023
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Memphis GrizzliesMartin: Derrick Rose deserves flowers from Memphis. After 15 years, he’ll finally get them.
In 2008, a kid from Chicago helped lead the Memphis Tigers to the NCAA championship game. Now he’s back in town to play for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Even with incomplete roster, Tigers foreign trip a good chance for Hardaway to set foundation
Here are three things the Tigers can get out of their week in the Dominican Republic in August.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Six years in, Penny Hardaway has found his Sweet 16 team
If the program’s summer is any indication, Hardaway’s on-court results in 2023-24 will be his best work yet.
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August 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Memphis to a bigger conference? I’m done holding my breath
“I’m going to focus my attention on what should be an exciting basketball season. Penny Hardaway has assembled his best roster yet, and the Tigers have both the non-conference schedule and on-court potential to make their deepest run in 15 years.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Penny Hardaway doesn’t have to look far for top 2024 priority
Billy Richmond III — son of former Memphis Tiger Billy Richmond — is one of the fastest-rising basketball prospects in the Class of 2024.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMartin: Can Ryan Silverfield win back the masses? It won’t be easy.
“The job in front of Silverfield is immense, and it’s not as simple as a win/loss record or a mediocre bowl game appearance.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Jaykwon Walton, Memphis’ Dominican Republic trip and more
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on the significance of Jaykwon Walton’s addition, who’s on campus and who’s not, and Memphis’ upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin on Memphis expectations this season
For the first Memphis football Tigers Talk, Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the ceiling and floor of this year’s team while sharing who they believe will be the biggest playmaker this season.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: It’s time for Memphis basketball to cut ties with Mikey Williams
“If Williams doesn’t care ‘at all’ about his image, even as his own freedom is in jeopardy, do we really think he’s going to care about doing what’s best for a Tiger team that aspires to make a championship run next season?”
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September 2023
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin’s observations after the first two games
The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks.
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