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'We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what's possible

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:31:39 -0500

Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.

Memphis basketball lands Miami freshman transfer

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 14:41:05 -0500

Despite his limited playing time, Earl Timberlake was considered one of the best available players in the transfer portal.

Tigers basketball mailbag: Transfers, a way-too-early lineup and a farewell

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 21:11:41 -0500

One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.

Tigers' new guard knows what he wants; it turned out to be Memphis

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 10:35:56 -0500

Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.

Moussa Cisse declares for NBA draft, maintains NCAA eligibility

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 13:01:14 -0500

Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

Tigers Basketball Insider: Who might Hardaway pick up in transfer portal

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 12:29:13 -0500

Monday night’s NCAA title game between Baylor and Gonzaga was a testament to the importance of transfers.

Tigers basketball: Where Penny Hardaway's roster stands after transfers

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Sat, 3 Apr 2021 20:22:47 -0500

The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs.

Penny Hardaway lands a transfer of his own

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Sat, 3 Apr 2021 16:25:43 -0500

Hampton senior guard Davion Warren announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in a tweet Saturday.

Tigers guard Jordan Nesbitt enters transfer portal

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Fri, 2 Apr 2021 14:03:05 -0500

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.

Memphis basketball: Boogie Ellis, Damion Baugh, D.J. Jeffries enter transfer portal

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:26:41 -0500

Mere days after the Tigers won the NIT, Ellis, Baugh and Jeffries have decided to leave.

Memphis basketball: Best play, MVP, bench celebrations

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:45:15 -0500

Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards.

Memphis' new women's basketball coach lauded as 'proven winner' and a 'star'

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:01:48 -0500

The team has met Katrina Merriweather, and one player already has deemed her “the true definition of Black Girl Magic.”

Calkins: Katrina Merriweather will make women’s basketball at Memphis matter once again

Tigers Basketball Insider: After rocky start, Memphis finishes season No. 1 in defensive efficiency

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:30:44 -0500

It wasn’t always sunny skies for the Tigers, but they capped the season with a dominant NIT title run.

Katrina Merriweather hired as Memphis women's basketball coach

dlerner@dailymemphian.com (Danielle Lerner) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:27:07 -0500

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.