Tigers name new women’s basketball coach
Hana Haden was named the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year.
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Hana Haden was named the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year.
Memphis offensive coordinator Kevin Decker learned a lot from former Tigers OC Tim Cramsey, but he said his scheme is different.
Memphis coach Charles Huff said he’s looking for consistency during spring practices, something safety Ian Foster is already exhibiting on Day 1.
Coach Charles Huff is set to lead the Tigers through their first spring practice under new leadership.
The injury-riddled Grizzlies had a 3-point lead over the Boston Celtics with seven minutes remaining, but the Celtics survived. Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies Box score: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112 Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBARelated content:
The Memphis women’s basketball team hasn’t gone to the NCAA Tournament in almost 30 years. After firing Alex Simmons, the Tigers are searching for a spark. Local coaches and a former player weigh in on how to end the drought.
New head coach Charles Huff has a minimum salary pool of $4.4 million for his assistant coaches and support-staff members.
Braham was granted a preliminary injunction, which allowed him to play the 2025 season for the Memphis Tigers after transferring from Nevada.
Details have been disclosed on the contract for Kevin Decker, who has replaced Tim Cramsey as offensive coordinator for the Memphis Tigers.Related content:
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The women’s team has not reached the NCAA Tournament since the 1997-98 season under coach Joye Lee-McNelis.
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott updated the university’s Board of Trustees on revenue-sharing contracts with players, soccer stadium renovation and football ticket revenue.
Spring football for Memphis begins later this month, with the first official practice scheduled for March 23.
The Memphis Classic, to be held July 25-Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center, is a WTA 250-level tournament.
In 2025, a settlement allowed athletic departments to begin distributing up to $20.5 million of revenue to their athletes.
Memphis opens the 2026 season in Las Vegas on Aug. 29 and plays its first home game Sept. 5 vs. Arkansas State.
The Tigers must win the remaining three regular season games for a chance to play in the conference tournament.
Ohio State scores the final seven runs of the game to pull away from Memphis in the Grind City Classic at FedExPark.
An eligibility lawsuit that allowed former Tigers receiver Cortez Braham Jr. to compete in 2025 is still being litigated.
The Tigers scored five consecutive runs in the final three innings to cut the Toledo lead. But the Memphis comeback fell short.
The Tigers are expected to have two players at the combine for a second-consecutive year.
Memphis hasn’t qualified for its conference tournament in either of Matt Riser’s first two years as head coach, but the Tigers believe they can break through this season.
Ticket-sale revenue for the 2024-25 school year decreased from the previous season.
The NCAA transfer portal is open, and the Memphis Tigers have several new additions.Related content:
The Memphis Tigers have 77 new additions to the 2026 roster, and coach Charles Huff wants them all to aim high.