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January 2022
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Hardaway goes off in explosive rant after loss to SMU
The Memphis Tigers coach blasted the local media after another dispiriting result.
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Box score: SMU 70, Memphis 62
Jan. 20, 2022: The SMU Mustangs defeat the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum.
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What we learned about the Tigers after Game 13
The Tigers have found their point guard, but their depth is about to be tested.
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Tigers survive desperate Tulsa rally
The Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak against the Golden Hurricane.
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Box score: Memphis 67, Tulsa 64
Jan. 4, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at FedExForum.
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Calkins: Critical year for Memphis basketball gets off to a smashing start
The Tigers smashed Wichita State Saturday. It was the best way possible to begin what could be one of the most important years in Memphis basketball history.
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December 2021
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Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era is not going well
Memphis lost to Tulane for the first time since 2016. That was the last season for Josh Pastner. Which doesn’t mean this will be the last season for Penny Hardaway, of course. But things are not going well.
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Short-handed Tigers fall at the buzzer to Tulane in AAC opener
Without two of its top rim protectors, Memphis struggled on defense and had difficulty containing the Green Wave’s best scorer.
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How the final call against Tulane sums up what’s gone wrong for Memphis
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Box score: Tulane 85, Memphis 84
Dec. 29, 2021: The Tulane Green Wave defeat the Memphis Tigers in New Orleans.
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Short-handed Tigers fall at the buzzer to Tulane in AAC opener
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November 2021
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Turnovers, stagnant offense hurt Tigers in loss to Iowa State
Memphis shot just 35% from the field and committed 22 turnovers in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.
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Box score: Iowa State Cyclones 78, Memphis Tigers 59
Nov. 26, 2021: Iowa State defeated the Memphis Tigers in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Landers Nolley II treating game against Virginia Tech like any other
But Nolley’s insight could be the difference in the Tigers taking down his former team.
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Calkins: A mesmerizing start for Memphis
The ball went up. A new season started. And within five minutes, the Memphis Tigers had unleashed the kind of overwhelming talent that could make this a very special year.
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Memphis routs Tennessee Tech with hot shooting
The Tigers hit the right notes, and Emoni Bates showed off his form in the season opener.
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Box score: Memphis Tigers 89, Tennessee Tech 65
Nov. 9, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat Tennessee Tech in the season opener at FedExForum.
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August 2021
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Memphis lands five-star wing Emoni Bates to cap historic offseason
In what could be dubbed “The Summer of Hardaway,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has once again landed one of his top targets with the commitment of Bates.
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July 2021
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Details emerge for Memphis assistant Larry Brown’s contract
The Hall of Fame coach signed a one-year, $300,000 deal with the university, plus bonuses.
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Recruiting notebook: Memphis makes final five for No. 1 in the Class of ‘22
Is Memphis among the favorites for Jalen Duren? Plus another name to watch for Tigers fans.
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April 2021
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Report: Memphis basketball strength coach headed to Texas Tech
Darby Rich joined Penny Hardaway’s staff in 2019.
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Former Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries commits to Mississippi State
The former Tigers forward has found a new, yet familiar home.
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March 2021
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Box score: Memphis 59, Boise State 56
March 25, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Boise State 59-56 in the National Invitational Tournament in Denton, Texas.
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Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State
Calkins: D.J. Jeffries makes a ‘winning play’ — and then says something you really should hear
For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the details
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May 2020
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Memphis transfer eligiblity: No documentation, no chance to play
The top priority at the moment is the eligibility of key transfers DeAndre Williams and Landers Nolley II, seeking waivers to play this season. Otherwise they may never see the floor in a Tigers uniform.
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December 2019
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Memphis beats Bradley in ‘terrible’ victory
It wasn't pretty, but Memphis basketball got the win on Tuesday despite struggling on offense.
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Tigers Podcast: Mike Norvell’s future and Memphis hoops
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to discuss Mike Norvell's coaching future, bowl opponents and Memphis basketball's wins over Ole Miss and NC State.
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