There are 287 article(s) tagged Memphis basketball:

• December 2019

  • Hardaway ‘with James’ despite Wiseman’s departure

    Penny Hardaway said he wasn't sure what led Wiseman to leave the school. 

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2019

  • Wiseman’s decision to leave is to his financial benefit

    James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2019

  • James Wiseman leaves Memphis, will prepare for NBA Draft

    James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account. 

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: AAC struggles, NET rankings, elite defense and pace

    Alex Lomax is not a defensive point guard anymore. He’s an offensive weapon. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway takes the high road. So how about it, Rick Barnes?

    Penny Hardaway said he wants to set aside any bitterness and continue to play the Memphis-Tennessee series. Rick Barnes should do the same. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 16, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway beats Tennessee (and then does something really surprising)

    In front of a deafening crowd in Knoxville, the Memphis Tigers get the best win of the Hardaway era.

    By Geoff Calkins December 16, 2019

  • DJ Jeffries: When Quinones and Wiseman return, Memphis basketball will be ‘scary’

    Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games. 

    By Drew Hill December 15, 2019

  • Tennessee preview: Tigers, Vols playing strong defense this season

    Memphis will need to use its defense to generate offensive opportunities if it wants to beat Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday. 

    By Drew Hill December 13, 2019

  • Tennessee not just ‘another game’ for Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway doesn't lack confidence in his team this weekend at Tennessee despite likely missing two starters. 

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2019

  • Jeremiah Martin tells Tigers before Tennessee game: ‘Don’t buy the hype’

    Jeremiah Martin issued a reminder to his former team that no matter how bright the lights get Saturday, don’t try to be more than what makes you Memphis.

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Ryan Boyce enters NCAA transfer portal

    Boyce is averaging six minutes per game for the Tigers this season.

    By Drew Hill December 11, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: Tennessee matchup not about him vs Rick Barnes

    Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other. 

    By Drew Hill December 10, 2019

  • Memphis Basketball Notebook: Tigers finding identity on defense

    While the basic statistics may not show it, defense has been the Tigers' biggest strength this season. 

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2019

  • Memphis basketball prepared to ‘fight to the death’ against Tennessee

    The Tigers are expecting a chaotic atmosphere at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday as their rivalry with Tennessee moves to its next chapter.

    By Drew Hill December 08, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway calls checkmate as Tigers complete 20-point comeback at UAB

    Memphis basketball held UAB to 17 points in the second half. 

    By Drew Hill December 07, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: Memphis basketball needs to prove it can play tougher

    Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is challenging his team to step up on the boards against UAB on Saturday. 

    By Drew Hill December 05, 2019

  • NCAA denies Isaiah Stokes waiver for immediate eligibility to play this season

    Memphis transfer Isaiah Stokes' eligibility waiver was denied by the NCAA.

    By Drew Hill December 03, 2019

  • Tigers basketball balancing current challenges, future possibilities

    Memphis basketball must consider the eventual return of James Wiseman when preparing for upcoming December games. 

    By Drew Hill December 03, 2019

  • Memphis basketball notebook: Tyler Harris making strides

    With starting guard Lester Quinones out, the offensive success of sophomore guard Tyler Harris is a positive sign for the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill December 01, 2019

• November 2019

  • Penny Hardaway’s young Tigers growing up quickly

    Penny Hardaway is proud of the way his team executed the game plan in Brooklyn. The young Tigers’ maturity this early in the season has surprised even their coach.

    By Drew Hill November 29, 2019

  • Quinones has broken hand; to miss 3-6 weeks

    The Tigers will now be without two starters for the next month as Lester Quinones is out 3-6 weeks with a broken right hand.

    By Drew Hill November 26, 2019

  • Calkins: In a very Memphis Christmas story, a Wiseman comes from East

    The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 26, 2019

  • Changes coming to Memphis basketball’s starting lineup

    The Tigers will need a replacement for Lester Quinones, who will miss around three weeks with a broken hand. And that provides several rotation options to fill the void.

    By Drew Hill November 25, 2019

  • Corky’s to sell Penny Hardaway ‘All The Smoke’ barbecue sauce

    The sauce was specially created with Penny Hardaway exactly to his liking. 

    By Drew Hill November 24, 2019

  • Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss

    James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.

    By Geoff Calkins November 23, 2019