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Trezevant's Jalen Brown dreams of Tigers offer

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:06:35 -0500

Trezevant basketball star Jalen Brown and his father are dreaming of playing for coach Penny Hardaway one day.

Guard Jalen Brown's recruitment grows as HBCUs join the mix

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 16:49:26 -0500

Recruitment continues to grow for the Tennessee Prep guard.

Point guard Joe Cooper forges new path at Pearl River CC

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:00:08 -0500

He almost gave up on the sport. The junior college has reinvigorated him and changed his mindset.

'TLL' Johnathan — The Last Lawson — picks Oregon

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 19:25:34 -0500

The three-star small forward and last of the Lawson brothers commits to the Ducks.

Center Sam Ayomide, a Memphis priority recruit, sets decision date

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Tue, 6 Oct 2020 19:07:13 -0500

The three-star center also is being pursued heavily by Kansas.

Memphis Tigers priorities clear after successful recruiting week

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Mon, 5 Oct 2020 19:28:55 -0500

Three-star center Sam Ayomide is a big target following two commitments last week.

Hard work distinguishes newest Memphis commit John Camden

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Fri, 2 Oct 2020 04:00:08 -0500

Tigers coaches love his versatility; the forward loves the game.

Memphis lands four-star wing Jordan Nesbitt for 2021 class

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 14:57:41 -0500

Nesbitt joins recruit John Camden as Tigers commitments in the past 24 hours.

Caretaker, though heartbroken, cherishes every moment he had with TOM III

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 10:19:03 -0500

As much as fans enjoyed seeing the mascot on game day, Scott Forman calls his time with the Bengal tiger “a privilege.”

For basketball players seeking exposure, Super 80 Fall League offers a shot

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:54:28 -0500

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.

Penny Hardaway adds 3-point power with John Camden's commitment for 2021

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:22:02 -0500

Memphis sought the 6-foot-7 forward for his long-range shooting talents.

Huge recruiting week ahead for Penny Hardaway

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:35:16 -0500

Coach Penny Hardaway is primed for a big recruiting week as two targets for the class of 2021 make their announcements.

As class of 2021 recruiting winds down, Silverfield turns to 2022

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:00:03 -0500

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.

U of M lays off staff within athletic department

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:28:22 -0500

Memphis athletics have been severely financially impacted as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Penny Hardaway expands national recruiting reach

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:00:07 -0500

The Memphis Tigers program has expanded beyond the city and is eyeing territories including Texas and Florida.

Memphis on 4-star small forward Jordan Nesbitt's top 3 list

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:28:18 -0500

The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations.

Another one: Memphis linebacker Tim Hart opts out of season

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:07:35 -0500

The redshirt senior is the third known player in the Tigers’ football program to do so.

Four-star center Jerrell Colbert moving to Memphis

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:53:11 -0500

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.

A few Memphis Tigers class of 2021 recruiting priorities

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:07 -0500

The Tigers’ class is currently ranked No. 50 in the nation and No. 2 in the American Athletic Conference.

Tigers' Sept. 18 game against Houston postponed after COVID-19 outbreak

jjordan@dailymemphian.com (Jonah Jordan) — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 18:32:35 -0500

The AAC said a makeup date will be determined later.