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Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 14:11:43 -0500

Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988.

Tigers release women's basketball nonconference schedule

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:44:58 -0500

The Memphis women’s basketball team’s 2026-27 nonconference slate features eight home games and five away from home.

American Conference bans former college players who go pro from returning

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:45:37 -0500

The American Conference is the latest conference to officially prohibit former college athletes from returning back to college after turning professional.

Memphis basketball to face Penn State in first game at Battle 4 Atlantis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:40:25 -0500

Memphis will have already played a tough slate of games by the time it reaches Battle 4 Atlantis.

Penny Hardaway addresses recently eligible players, Serbian big man, Charles Huff

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:05 -0500

Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway addressed questions about the upcoming season Wednesday after golfing 18 holes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am.

Memphis basketball announces nonconference schedule

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:56:57 -0500

Memphis will open the season with a neutral site game against Iowa State on Nov. 2 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:23:23 -0500

The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.

New location for Memphis basketball game against Dayton has been set

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:21:37 -0500

The Tigers’ Nov. 29 game against Dayton was originally scheduled to be elsewhere.

Memphis basketball adds Grand Canyon to schedule, according to report

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:00:15 -0500

The game is reportedly part of a home-and-home series with Memphis traveling to Grand Canyon next season.

Former Tigers receive temporary injunction to play extra year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:51:20 -0500

A Nashville chancery court judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday, July 31, that allows several college basketball players in the state of Tennessee another year of eligibility.

Pieces are all here, now Tigers begin to put them together

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:52:04 -0500

Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”

Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:05:10 -0500

The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.

Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 05:40:48 -0500

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott gave a tour of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as it completes a $226.5 million makeover, including details on how fans can visit its latest addition.

Former Tiger Zach Davis sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:39:06 -0500

Former Tiger Zach Davis and 11 other athletes have filed a lawsuit in Tennessee against the NCAA. They are seeking an extra year of eligibility.

Memphis athletics renews partnership with Learfield

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:23:38 -0500

Memphis athletics and Learfield have renewed their 25-year media relationship, the university announced on Tuesday.

Memphis athletic department sets fundraising record for second straight year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:24:42 -0500

The Tigers received nine pledges of at least $1 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is two more than the previous year.

John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:51:36 -0500

A national championship-winning basketball coach, two Super Bowl winners and a two-time NBA All-Star highlight the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees.

Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:31:45 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one spot left to fill on his 2026-27 roster.

Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:25:33 -0500

In a wide-ranging interview with Jason Smith on the “J & J Show” on 92.9 FM on Wednesday, Scott addressed concerns that the Tiger basketball program — which finished 13-19 last season — had fallen behind football in the university’s pecking order.

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:48:04 -0500

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached.