Report: Memphis assistant Cody Toppert headed to LSU
Toppert was a top recruiter for the Tigers and a key planner of the offensive scheme.
Topic: Penny Hardaway
RSSThere are 1372 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:
-
March 2022
-
-
Social Club: Tommy Kha’s artwork returns and Tiger fans react to Minott’s draft declaration
A weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.
-
What Penny Hardaway, Tigers must prioritize in offseason
From filling assistant coach openings to perusing options in the transfer portal, Hardaway will have his hands full.
-
What Hardaway and the Tigers discovered: They can hang with the best
Against Gonzaga, the Tigers did not play like a team that was just 9-8 in January.
Related story:
-
For the Tigers, it’s not the seed number that matters
The Tigers are uncowed by the fact they’re taking on top-seeded Gonzaga with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.
-
Lomax’s gritty performance leads Memphis past Boise State
The senior guard, with an injured ankle, led the Tigers in their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014. Their next opponent: top-seeded Gonzaga.
-
What Twitter had to say about the Tigers win against Boise State
Memphis Tigers to face Gonzaga on Saturday, March 19.
-
Calkins: Lomax and Hardaway win one for the city
For Penny Hardaway and Alex Lomax, the Tigers’ win over Boise State wasn’t just a first-round NCAA Tournament victory. It was why they signed on four years ago. And it was exactly what they dreamed.
Related stories:
Lomax’s gritty performance leads Memphis past Boise State
Why highs, lows against Boise State show Memphis can go far in NCAA Tournament
-
How Boise State will test the Memphis Tigers
Something to be wary of: The Broncos might not have the most prolific offense. But they held one opponent to 37 points this season.
-
Calkins: The Tigers are back in the tournament! (And Emoni Bates may be back, too)
It’s not enough that the Tigers will play in their first NCAA Tournament in eight years. Now there’s the chance Penny Hardaway may bring back Emoni Bates. Either way, Thursday will be a compelling day for Memphis basketball.
-
NCAA tourney notebook: AAC loss still weighs on them, but bright lights lifting Tigers’ mood
Jalen Duren unfazed by Boise State’s big man; what to make of Landers Nolley II?
-
Four reasons why Memphis could go on a tournament run
Led by Jalen Duren, the Tigers’ talent and style make them a dangerous dark horse, and Boise State may be an ideal matchup to start a March Madness run.
-
Tigers feel sting after achieving one goal, but not the other
Their pain of losing in the AAC title game overshadows somewhat their joy of making the NCAA Tournament.
-
Calkins: Memphis is back in the NCAA. And that’s all that matters.
It’s a shame the Tigers didn’t get a chance to celebrate their NCAA Tournament invitation the way they planned. But make no mistake — this is a defining moment for the program.
-
Calkins: It should be a magnificent Sunday. And these Tigers earned it all.
“The Memphis Tigers will play for the AAC Tournament title Sunday, and then they’ll get an NCAA Tournament bid. It has all been well and truly earned.”
-
Penny Hardaway wanted to face SMU again. He gets his wish.
The Mustangs have been a natural foil to Memphis, but the Tigers know what it’s going to take to come out victorious after two brutal losses this season.
-
Calkins: Yo, Tigers. Just go win the thing.
Never mind all the talk about bubbles and brackets. Just win the conference tournament, and get the banner y’all deserve.
-
Calkins: Why Penny Hardaway should be coach of the (half) year
Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.
-
Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
-
Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis has found its go-to offensive system
The Tigers are now 20th in the country in assists per game.
-
Penny Hardaway’s growth positions Tigers for a special March Madness
The Memphis basketball team has evolved from a collection of talented individuals with their own personal agendas to one unit with a single goal.
Related story:
-
On magical day, Penny Hardaway delivers on his promises
Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.
-
Tigers dominate from opening tip, throttle No. 14 Houston
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
-
Memphis treating Houston game like it’s postseason
Winners of nine of their past 10 games, the Tigers are in a solid position for the NCAA Tournament. Beating Houston would make it even tougher for the committee to ignore them.
-
-
February 2022
-
Calkins: Think you’re a Memphis Tigers fan? Meet Julie.
Julie Barrett went to her very first game at FedExForum Thursday. But you’d have to travel a long way (1,000 miles, anyway) to find a more devoted Memphis Tigers fan.
-