Calkins: As Tigers aim for the tournament, DeAndre Williams shows them the way
DeAndre Williams is determined to lead the Tigers through this critical stretch because making the NCAA Tournament never gets old.
Topic: Memphis basketball
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February 2023
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Penny Hardaway on injury updates and former Tigers in NBA
Penny Hardaway addressed Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax injuries while commenting on former Tigers in the NBA and LeBron James’ all-time scoring record.
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December 2022
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Jaren Jackson Jr. has career-high eight blocks as Grizzlies beat Hawks
Jaren Jackson Jr. ties the single-game franchise record held by Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol and Stromile Swift. But he was a terror on offense, too.
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Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks says Memphis is ‘way more dangerous’ when healthy
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Calkins: Laird Veatch on Tiger football, the Liberty Bowl, and more
Why did Memphis retain Ryan Silverfield? What’s the progress on Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium? Has the university given up on conference realignment? We asked the athletic director these questions and more.
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Calkins: The most important things Laird Veatch said about the future of Memphis sports
The Tigers’ athletic director shared some revealing things about the outlook for Memphis athletics. Here’s what every fan should know.
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Calkins: A ‘legendary’ night for Alex Lomax and Memphis
Alex Lomax called it a “legendary” night. It was, at the very least, emphatic. Exactly 364 days after losing to Ole Miss in chaotic fashion, the Memphis Tigers exacted their revenge, 68-57.
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After win over Ole Miss, Tigers learning to live in the moment
Memphis built a 22-point lead in the first 12 minutes, and after an Ole Miss comeback, the Tigers hung on for the 11-point win at FedExForum.
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DeAndre Williams had one thing in mind against Ole Miss
It was all about the win. But the Tigers big was just three assists shy of delivering a triple double in the victory over the Rebels.
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Box score: Memphis 68, Ole Miss 57
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the University of Memphis Tigers game against the Ole Miss Rebels at FedExForum in Memphis.
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November 2022
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Memphis beats Stanford to grab fifth place in ESPN Events Invitational
Kendric Davis led the way with 14 points; DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax each added 12 points, and don’t forget Keonté Kennedy’s monster dunk as the Tigers leave Florida with two victories.
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Calkins: For these Tigers, winning ‘is a beautiful thing’
The 2022-2023 Memphis Tigers may not play a pretty brand of basketball. But the way they fight together? Head coach Penny Hardaway calls it “a beautiful thing.”
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Here’s the best starting lineup for Penny Hardaway
John Martin: “He didn’t ask me, but here’s the starting five I would roll with against VCU.”
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U of M asks boosters to pay NIL money — or players will be lost
Tigers ask highest-level donors to contribute big bucks to the University of Memphis’ Name, Image and Likeness program.
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October 2022
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Calkins: Kendric Davis leads cold-shooting Tigers to victory. (Get used to that headline, fans)
The Tigers shot just 2 of 19 from deep against Christian Brothers Sunday. That’s the bad news. The good news? They have Kendric Davis. And that may be enough.
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Calkins: What his new contract says about Penny Hardaway
Six more years of Penny Hardaway? Yes, it’s true. Hardaway signed a new deal with Memphis that runs through 2028. Here’s what it means.
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Memphis, Penny Hardaway agree to contract extension through 2027-28
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September 2022
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Calkins: It’s a great day for Memphis — and total vindication for Penny Hardaway
The IARP’s decision was stunning vindication for Penny Hardaway and for Memphis. So go ahead, celebrate.
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August 2022
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Former Memphis Tigers basketball coach, player Wayne Yates dies at 84
Wayne Yates was an All-American center who led the program as head coach for five seasons after being an assistant coach.
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Transfer Jahmar Young Jr. no longer coming to Memphis
Jahmar Young Jr. announced that he will not be attending Memphis this season six days after he committed to the Tigers.
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Report: Larry Brown to return to Memphis basketball staff
Head coach Penny Hardaway will still have Larry Brown’s basketball knowledge at his fingertips heading into this season.
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SMU forward commits to Memphis
Jahmar Young Jr. announced his commitment to the Tigers on Saturday.
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Report: Tigers hire new basketball assistant coach
The University of Memphis basketball program is hiring an assistant coach with links to former Duke leader Mike Krzyzewski, according to reports.
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Tigers land commitment from international basketball prospect
The Tigers got a commitment from international player Ian Granja on Saturday morning, who played last season in the Czech Republic U19 League.
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July 2022
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Calkins: It’s Memphis football media day! So let’s talk ... Tiger hoops?
Thursday was media day for Memphis football! Until Memphis basketball broke in. Thoughts on the 2022 hoop schedule. And on Tiger football, too.
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Memphis hires director of basketball operations
Penny Hardaway has selected a replacement for Rodney Hamilton as director of basketball operations.
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Analysis: What Hardaway’s offseason acquisitions say about his growth
Even though Hardaway accomplished his primary goal last season, he understood that the path Memphis took would be unsustainable going forward.
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