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Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:18:17 -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.

Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as 'friendly guy' on 1972-73 Final Four team

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:23:32 -0500

Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.

Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 20:09:46 -0500

Memphis basketball summer workouts start June 2. Prized Briarcrest product Fred Smith Jr. will indeed be among the participants, his father told The Daily Memphian. On June 1, Memphis announced Smith Jr.’s signing, confirming his father’s text last week to The Daily Memphian.

Key senators look to break college sports logjam in Congress with bipartisan bill

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:54:55 -0500

The senators will introduce a bipartisan bill that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season.

Hardaway ‘feels better' about Tigers roster now than at this time last year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:44:01 -0500

Coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers roster appears to have all the right ingredients to compete at a high level.

Former North Carolina commit picks Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:21:00 -0500

Maxim Logue, a 6-foot-9 FAU big man transfer who initially committed to North Carolina several weeks ago, has picked the Memphis Tigers.

Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 8 May 2026 12:23:38 -0500

The Tigers went 2-1 the last time they participated in the Battle 4 Atlantis in 2023.

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.

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Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza

Former Tiger Zach Davis sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

Memphis athletics renews partnership with Learfield

Memphis athletic department sets fundraising record for second straight year

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

Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man

Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football

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

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