There are 76 article(s) tagged Precious Achiuwa:

• February 2020

  • Youth, injuries make struggles for Memphis basketball a complex mix

    The Memphis season continues in a downward spiral as the Tigers and Penny Hardaway deal with major changes – from youth to the loss of key players.

    By Drew Hill February 17, 2020

  • Calkins: Can Penny Hardaway root out ‘bad energy’ in Memphis program?

    The next few months will be a test of Penny Hardaway. Not as head coach but as basketball CEO.

    By Geoff Calkins February 12, 2020

  • ‘Every game is a tournament game’ for Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway said he doesn't have to work hard to motivate his team anymore now that they are AAC underdogs. 

    By Drew Hill February 06, 2020

• January 2020

  • Penny Hardaway still adjusting frontcourt puzzle

    Malcolm Dandridge's recent success might make Penny Hardaway's rotation decisions easier. 

    By Drew Hill January 21, 2020

  • Defense, Precious Achiuwa keep Memphis trending in right direction

    The Tigers have six days off before traveling to Tulsa next week. 

    By Drew Hill January 17, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Football staff hires and Tigers’ NCAA hopes

    Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill talk about Ryan Silverfield's staff hires, Brady White retention and Penny Hardaway's path to the NCAA Tournament.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan January 15, 2020

  • Despite minor injury, Achiuwa expected to play against Cincinnati

    Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Precious Achiuwa’s dominance, offense shows potential

    Precious Achiuwa has nearly 100 more rebounds than any other Memphis player this season. Meanwhile, a look at the Tigers’ escape from South Florida.

    By Drew Hill January 13, 2020

  • Calkins: There’s no quit in Precious Achiuwa and the Memphis Tigers who remain

    On the day James Wiseman was supposed to return from suspension, the Memphis Tigers rallied to beat South Florida by refusing to give up. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 12, 2020

  • Precious Achiuwa steps up for Tigers in win over USF

    Precious Achiuwa responded for the Tigers when they needed him most, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Memphis tops nation in pair of defensive statistics

    The Tigers are also finding some outside shooting to pair with their elite defense. 

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2019

  • Tigers notebook: Memphis defense is more than blocked shots

    Tigers Basketball Notebook: Memphis is now 31st in the nation with 9.1 steals per game as the Tigers begin sorting out a rotation after James Wiseman leaves.

    By Drew Hill December 22, 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

• November 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

  • Tiger basketball: How is Memphis using its young talent?

    Several players have stepped up for Penny Hardaway in the absence of James Wiseman.

    By Drew Hill November 24, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: ‘I don’t know what else to say’ regarding James Wiseman

    Penny Hardaway maintained his opinion that James Wiseman should be on the floor for Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Tigers must slow down Oregon’s Payton Pritchard

    Penny Hardaway said Oregon point guard "scares" him ahead of the Tigers' matchup with the Ducks.

    By Drew Hill November 11, 2019

  • Memphis basketball notebook: Defense still a work in progress

    The emphasis switches to defense after the Tigers showed their offensive strength in runaway fashion against South Carolina State.

    By Drew Hill November 07, 2019

• October 2019

  • Memphis basketball ‘very far’ from what it can become

    Penny Hardaway is frustrated with his team's rebounding through two exhibitions. 

    By Drew Hill October 28, 2019

  • Made for Memphis: Alex Lomax, the city’s glue guy

    Penny Hardaway believes the city of Memphis will take care of Alex Lomax long after his basketball career is over. 

    By Drew Hill October 28, 2019

  • New-look CBU hopes to learn from loss to Memphis

    The new-look Christian Brothers University Buccaneers want to learn from loss to highly-touted Memphis Tigers.

    By Jonah Jordan October 25, 2019

  • Memphis basketball shows youth, potential in victory over Christian Brothers

    Memphis doesn't want the excuse of being young to hinder its long-term progress. 

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Memphis basketball season preview: Tigers back in action

    Penny Hardaway expects Memphis to look "totally different" when it hits the floor on Thursday.

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Bon Appétit! Penny Hardaway’s young Memphis Tigers are finally ready to eat

    Thursday Penny Hardaway will finally have all of the ingredients to his young team. 

    By Drew Hill October 23, 2019

  • Memphis basketball ranked No. 14 in preseason AP Top 25

    The Tigers' preseason ranking should come as no surprise. 

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2019