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Tiger Tylik Weeks lost 80 pounds in a year after picking basketball over football

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

A young Tylik Weeks appeared to be embarking on a promising football career before following his heart to basketball.

Tigers struggle at Tulane: 'Where we’re trying to go, we can’t have games like this'

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:38:18 -0500

The Memphis offense picked the wrong night to have its worst performance of the season.

Tulane stuns Memphis in 31-17 upset

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:07:48 -0500

The Tigers turned the ball over six times in Friday’s loss to the Green Wave in New Orleans.

Memphis at Tulane: What to know for the Tigers' Friday night matchup

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:55:32 -0500

The Tigers have won each of their last three games, by no less than 24 points each. They are now preparing to play a Tulane team that’s been difficult for Memphis to beat on the road in recent years.

More than 3K show up to Memphis Madness Zoo Hoops

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:47:54 -0500

More than 3,500 fans gathered at the Memphis Zoo to support the men’s and women’s basketball teams ahead of the upcoming season.

'It's a new day’: Huff has his eyes on a trophy bigger than Battle for the Bones

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:43:34 -0500

“I came here for one trophy,” Memphis coach Charles Huff said. “Until I get it, I’m not touching another trophy.”

Penny Hardaway in favor of JMU joining the American Conference

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:15 -0500

“I’m always for great programs like James Madison coming into our league,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said.

Penny Hardaway invested $2.6M to create roster he thinks can get Tigers back to Big Dance

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:03:48 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said this year’s roster has the same buy-in his other NCAA Tournament teams had.

Monday recap: Tigers continue to roll with another blowout win

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:02:38 -0500

Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss Memphis’ 38-13 win over UAB as the Tigers roll through another American Conference opponent.

Second-half surge helps Tigers win Battle for the Bones against UAB

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:52:23 -0500

The Battle for the Bones between the Memphis Tigers and the UAB Blazers started off close before the Tigers pulled away in the second half to avenge last year’s loss at UAB.

Three Memphis basketball questions heading into media days

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:04 -0500

As American Conference media days approach, we ask: How big of a season is this for Penny Hardaway? How well will the roster mesh? Will the Tigers live and die by 3-point shooting?

Where the Tigers landed in the American Conference preseason poll

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:02:06 -0500

Northwestern transfer Jayden Reid of the Tigers was voted to the preseason All-American Conference first team.

Memphis vs. UAB: What to know for Battle for the Bones matchup

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:14:44 -0500

The Memphis Tigers will face the University of Alabama at Birmingham today in their first American Conference home game of the season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Memphis basketball announces American Conference schedules

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 12:34:24 -0500

Men’s team will open conference play at home against East Carolina; women’s team will open conference play at Tulsa.

Battle for the Bones: A Tigers fan's 20-year barbecue rivalry with UAB

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

The rack-of-ribs trophy has two sides: one for the football winner and one for the barbecue winner’s city. Here’s how the cook-off works and why one Tigers fan never misses it.

Charles Huff not focusing on Battle for the Bones 2025 loss

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:59:37 -0500

The Tigers lost last year’s game at UAB in heartbreaking fashion. First-year Memphis coach Charles Huff said there is no reason to discuss a game he and most of the roster wasn’t a part of.

Memphis receiving room hits stride at start of conference schedule

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:50:19 -0500

Some wondered when the receiving room would become a bigger factor in the passing game. That time has come.

Monday recap: Tigers' offense continues to flourish

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:49:44 -0500

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss how good Memphis looked during its biggest blowout victory of the season.

Tigers score a season high in win at Charlotte

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 21:43:35 -0500

The Memphis Tigers defeat the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Memphis at Charlotte: What to know before Tigers' first conference game

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 20:05:40 -0500

The Tigers are coming off a bye week, and will play their first conference game of the season at Charlotte.

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