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.
Topic: college basketball recruiting
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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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Emoni Bates’ commitment date moved to Friday, but his name is already here
The five-star forward’s presence is in the University of Memphis student directory.
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Emoni Bates reportedly to make commitment decision Wednesday
Memphis fans are on high alert amid hopes the No. 5 player in the class of 2021 will join Jalen Duren on campus.
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Five-star Emoni Bates reportedly will make official Memphis visit Wednesday
The elite small forward is inching closer to making his decision, with Oregon and the G League also considered options.
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July 2021
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EYBL, Peach Jam: Where does Memphis figure with Duren, Bates?
The biggest AAU tournament of the year should draw maximum interest from Penny Hardaway and the Tigers staff.
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Larry Brown makes first comments as Memphis basketball assistant
The longtime basketball legend says he’s “a little nervous” as he also hits the recruiting trail almost immediately.
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Three-star small forward commits to Memphis
Penny Hardaway lands talented wing, third commitment for class of 2022.
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June 2021
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2022 five-star will take an official visit to Memphis
The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.
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Memphis commit Amarr Knox presents early signs of how he can contribute right away
Ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 36 player in the class of 2022, the Bartlett High student is enjoying the support of Memphis basketball fans.
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Recruiting notebook: Memphis turning up the heat on 2023 prospects
Here’s a running list of the players who picked up Memphis offers overnight.
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Why an offer from Memphis was so special to this 2023 point guard
London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.
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Memphis basketball possibly seeking 2 assistant coaches
Penny Hardaway must decide who will replace assistant coach Tony Madlock and strength and conditioning coach Darby Rich. Plus there’s the matter of Jermaine Johnson, who was brought in on a one-year deal to replace assistant coach Mike Miller.
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May 2021
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With end of NCAA recruiting dead period, Tigers prepare for 2022 forward’s visit
Jai Smith, a 6-foot-9 forward, will get to see firsthand what Memphis looks like.
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Recruiting notebook: Tigers shift focus to Syracuse forward
The Tigers are pursuing a big in the transfer portal while two of their commitments are shining on the travel circuit.
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April 2021
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Lawson brothers commit to Memphis
The Memphis Tigers just landed two commitments from Chandler and Johnathan Lawson, according to a tweet from the players’ uncle.
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Incoming class reflects Penny Hardaway’s growth as recruiter
The five signees, officially announced Monday, are part of Hardaway’s plan to “get over the hump.”
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Memphis basketball extends offers to Chandler Jackson, Justin Morgan
Penny Hardaway is turning up the heat on a couple of standouts from AAU Team Thad.
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Memphis basketball lands three-star commitment
Combo guard from Georgia is the Tigers’ second commit for the class of 2022.
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Lawson brothers’ decision coming soon, with Memphis squarely in the mix
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s pitch over Zoom resonated with the entire Lawson family, including father Keelon.
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January 2021
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Tigers basketball gets commitment from Bartlett guard Amarr Knox
Knox is the second to commit to Penny Hardaway’s 2022 class.
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October 2020
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Memphis basketball target Langston Wilson a ‘walking miracle’
Before his commitment announcement Sunday, the top junior college recruit breaks down Penny Hardaway’s pitch.
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Meet Memphis basketball’s newest commit: Sam Ayomide Onu
The center with an “old soul” feels like he can be himself playing for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
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‘TLL’ Johnathan — The Last Lawson — picks Oregon
The three-star small forward and last of the Lawson brothers commits to the Ducks.
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Center Sam Ayomide, a Memphis priority recruit, sets decision date
The three-star center also is being pursued heavily by Kansas.
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