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Hana Haden picks up first win as Memphis coach against LeMoyne-Owen

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 10:10:38 -0600

The Hana Haden era begins with an emphatic victory for the Memphis Tigers women’s basketball program.

Box score: Memphis 80, Iowa State 76

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 22:39:43 -0600

This is the NCAA college basketball box score from the Nov. 2, 2026, game between the Memphis Tigers and Iowa State Cyclones.

Jayden Reid leads Memphis Tigers to season-opening win against No. 18 Iowa State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 07:05:43 -0600

Jayden Reid finished with a game-high 26 points while making 12 of 14 free throws. He scored 17 of his points in the second half.

NCAA ruling on Nemanja Popovic appeal announced

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:40:51 -0600

The news about the Memphis Tigers’ appeal of the Nemanja Popovic eligibility ruling was announced two hours before the season opener against Iowa State.

Hardaway says he feels no pressure as Tigers open the 2026-27 season

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:26:57 -0500

The Tigers are days away from their regular season opener against Iowa State on Monday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Memphis wraps up preseason with 93-81 loss at No. 12 Arkansas

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:02:26 -0500

The Tigers didn’t protect the ball as well as they did in their 17-point win against Mississippi State, and they didn’t shoot the 3 as well.

Hardaway expects appeal process for Nemanja Popovic ruling to be expedited

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:08 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke about the Nemanja Popovic ruling on the Mornings with Greg & Eli radio show.

Tigers' Nemanja Popovic ruled eligible, but has withholding period

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:02:44 -0500

Memphis will play its first game of the season against Iowa State on Nov. 2.

Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:02:54 -0500

At an open practice for the Memphis basketball team, the 2026-27 squad played a five-minute scrimmage, had a three-point contest and more at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:39:41 -0500

Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.

Hoops for St. Jude plans to be a regular-season event

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:59:46 -0500

The doubleheader event with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at FedExForum was first held in 2024.

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) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:09:17 -0500

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