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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.

Ed Scott clarifies Penny Hardaway's comments: 'He has not written us a check'

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:52:38 -0500

One day after coach Penny Hardaway told The Field of 68 he’d written a $2.6 million check to help fund the 2026-27 roster, athletic director Ed Scott appeared on The Gary Parrish Show to clarify that he hadn’t.

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.

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.

Memphis will soon have new American Conference foe

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:59:52 -0500

A current Sun Belt Conference member plans to join the American, the league to which the Tigers belong.

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.

This year, Memphis Madness goes wild

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:14:08 -0500

The University of Memphis will be celebrating the upcoming season for the men’s and women’s basketball teams at the zoo.

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.

The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball season getting underway, we're talking Tigers

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:08:26 -0500

Today, we talk about former players rejoining as coaches, the basketball team’s predilection for 3-pointers and what it will take to get season ticket-holders back into seats.

Tim Duncan's family history pushed him to get tested. Now he wants other Memphis men to do the same.

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:19:56 -0500

Duncan watched his father survive prostate cancer and saw a close friend lose his dad to it. Then came his own diagnosis in January.

Memphis basketball scrimmage foreshadows a high volume of 3-point shooting

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:14:12 -0500

The Memphis Tigers held an open practice Saturday, giving fans a 40-minute peek into how the team is shaping up.

Buckley: High school football coach steals show at Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:16:56 -0500

The former Hamilton High football coach drew the loudest response as nine members of the Class of 2026 — including John Calipari, Stephen Gostkowski and Larry Kenon — celebrated Memphis sports and the power of community.

Calipari headlines 2026 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class loaded with former Tigers

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:04:35 -0500

The crowd at the Renasant Convention Center was the biggest since the hall first began honoring inductees in 2019.

Calipari hints at future matchups with Memphis

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:24:56 -0500

Current Arkansas and former Memphis coach John Calipari has left the door open for future regular-season matchups between the two programs.

Hardaway focused on winning as Memphis athletic department rides momentum

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:48:39 -0500

With football winning, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway understands basketball must also keep momentum with wins this season.

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.