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Former Tiger Aaron Bradshaw commits to TSU

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:44:11 -0500

TSU will be Bradshaw’s fourth school in as many years.

Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:33:46 -0500

Corneilous Williams averaged 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds last season. He ranked in the 90th percentile nationally for offensive rebounding percentage at 12.9%.

Southern Miss' Tylik Weeks commits to Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Fri, 1 May 2026 16:50:05 -0500

New Tiger Tylik Weeks, a 6-foot-7 Southern Miss transfer, ranked in the top 40 of scoring nationally last season at 19.7 points per game.

Kansas State's strength and conditioning coach joining Tigers staff

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 1 May 2026 09:39:57 -0500

Kansas State’s strength and conditioning coach Phil Baier is being hired to Memphis’ staff, according to the university’s online records.

Josh Holloway commits to Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:39:53 -0500

Holloway, a Memphis native, picked the Tigers over Missouri and West Virginia. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 4.6 points and 1.8 assists per game.

Tigers on the prowl: Memphis athletic department is going on tour

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:46:54 -0500

A panel of Tigers coaches and administrators will be in Memphis and the surrounding areas to interact with fans, give updates on the teams and more.

Memphis lands SEMO transfer Almodovar

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:48:22 -0500

Penny Hardaway adds his fifth portal transfer, picking up a guard from Southeast Missouri State University.

Big Ten transfer guard picks Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:26:56 -0500

Scorer from Northwestern figures to be a leading scorer candidate for the Tigers next season and should see his percentages go back up against lesser competition in the American Conference.

Josh Holloway, Ja Morant accuser, to visit Memphis, make decision next week

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:44:38 -0500

Texas A&M transfer Josh Holloway, who was involved in the pickup basketball incident four years ago with Ja Morant, said during a radio interview that he plans to announce his commitment next week, the same week he plans to visit with the Tigers.

Former Memphis Tiger Curtis Givens III lands at Ohio State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:51:06 -0500

Curtis Givens III is back in a Power Conference after spending one year at Memphis.

Penny Hardaway discusses new Tigers on Blue & Gray Cleanup Day

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:08:00 -0500

Hardaway has eight roster spots filled for the 2026-27 season and plans to focus on big men and point guards as the finishes constructing the team.

The AM/DM podcast: Bringing local players back to U of M basketball

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:21:27 -0500

Three local high school seniors have committed to the Tigers, two from the same high school.

Memphis center Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:26:39 -0500

Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-foot-1 center, averaged 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in his one season for the Tigers, while battling an injury for much of the second half.

Memphis Tigers teach girls 'strong is beautiful' at sports clinic

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:04:19 -0500

The Tigers and FedEx teamed up for the second time to host the Power of Girls in Sports clinic.

Memphis Tigers land 6-9 forward Deng

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:05:33 -0500

Jerry Deng, a 6-9 transfer from N.C. State, committed to the Memphis Tigers on Thursday night, according to a report from League Ready.

Hardaway hires Missouri assistant coach to Memphis' staff

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:05:34 -0500

Steve Wright is the fifth staffer head coach Penny Hardaway has hired this offseason.

Transfer portal tracker: Memphis Tigers basketball

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:45:09 -0500

A look at NCAA transfer portal activity involving the Memphis Tigers since the portal opened, including new player bios.

How Memphis basketball's latest commitment plans to 'turn the city up'

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:24:32 -0500

Brandin Cummings on Tuesday became the latest player to commit to Memphis from the transfer portal. He spoke to The Daily Memphian on Wednesday about that decision, his game, and what he plans to bring to Penny Hardaway’s team.

Parker Pounds' dream to play for Tigers comes true

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:05:27 -0500

Athletic guard talks about his opportunity to play for his dream team in Memphis.

New Tigers women's basketball coach completes first staff

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:47 -0500

Memphis women’s coach Hana Haden adds two more assistant coaches and a director of basketball operations.

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