There are 262 article(s) tagged 2021-22 college basketball:

• August 2021

  • With Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren, what are reasonable expectations for the Tigers?

    Is it Final Four or bust for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers this year?

    By Steven Johnson August 30, 2021

  • Calkins: Jalen Rose says Memphis will play for the national title. (I say enjoy the ride.)

    The key to Penny Hardaway’s success? It’s optimism. And if he really believes Memphis can win a national title, y’all should believe it, too.

    By Geoff Calkins August 26, 2021

  • Analysis: What is Memphis getting with Emoni Bates?

    He’s a gifted scorer and a wing, but he also might be a potential answer at point guard.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2021

  • Calkins: Emoni Bates ends the drama — and begins the dreams

    Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 25, 2021

  • What 5 college coaches say about Hardaway’s hires

    Five coaches and a former NBA executive, granted anonymity for their opinions, point to knowledge and expertise, but also a couple of negatives about the University of Memphis’ formidable basketball coaching staff.

    By John Martin August 21, 2021

  • Bonzi Wells ‘back home’ as LeMoyne-Owen coach, and with Rasheed Wallace near

    With encouragement from Penny Hardaway and newfound desire to coach, Wells returns to the city that accepted him.

    By Steven Johnson August 20, 2021

  • LeMoyne-Owen expected to hire former Grizzlies player Bonzi Wells as coach

    LeMoyne-Owen is the only HBCU to win a Division III national title, having captured the championship in 1975.

    By Steven Johnson August 19, 2021

  • Calkins: Why Jalen Duren’s decision to attend Memphis could change everything

    Yes, Penny Hardaway has landed big recruits before. But getting Jalen Duren is different. It could be the start of a glorious new era of Tigers basketball.

    By Geoff Calkins August 12, 2021

  • Analysis: Jalen Duren already ahead of other Tigers big men

    His addition makes the Tigers must-watch basketball, something Memphis is capitalizing on with its timely email reminder to renew season tickets.

    By Steven Johnson August 06, 2021

• May 2021

  • Tigers await word on Syracuse forward transfer’s decision

    Highly sought Quincy Guerrier is choosing among Memphis, Oregon, Illinois and Arizona State.

    By Steven Johnson May 17, 2021

  • What one Memphis signee revealed at the Iverson Classic

    Incoming freshman Josh Minott says the Tigers aren’t getting enough national attention. He intends to help fix that.

    By Steven Johnson May 10, 2021

• April 2021

  • Memphis to headline 2021 preseason NIT

    The University of Memphis Tigers, the NIT champion, will be in the NIT Season Tip-Off in November.

    By Steven Johnson April 12, 2021