What did Tigers learn in first exhibition game? Here are three takeaways.
This is almost an entirely new-look Memphis squad that had four of its players physically join the group in the last eight days alone. It was a Tigers game unlike any other.
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This is almost an entirely new-look Memphis squad that had four of its players physically join the group in the last eight days alone. It was a Tigers game unlike any other.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway says the team’s week-long Dominican Republic trip will be focused on “bonding, coming together, getting the camaraderie down and learning each other.” Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Jaykwon Walton, Memphis’ Dominican Republic trip and moreRelated story:
If the program’s summer is any indication, Hardaway’s on-court results in 2023-24 will be his best work yet.
Hardaway spoke publicly for the first time since being given a three-game suspension by the NCAA in late June for recruiting violations committed in the 2021-22 academic year. Wichita State transfer Jaykwon Walton commits to Memphis Penny Hardaway’s patience during the offseason is now being rewardedRelated stories:
Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters Thursday about a variety of topics, including late additions to Memphis’ roster and the status of Mikey Williams and DeAndre Williams.
A look at portal comings and goings for coach Penny Hardaway’s team heading into the 2023-24 season.
Penny Hardaway and his staff have found answers for a handful of Memphis’ areas of concern this offseason. But what’s left to answer may be the difference between good and great for the 2023-24 Tigers.
Quinerly, a point guard, averaged 8.7 points, 3.6 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per game in 2022-23 and took home co-SEC Sixth Man of the Year honors.
Penny Hardaway’s late offseason roster magic puts Memphis a couple developments away from having a team as talented as most heading into the 2023-24 season.
Brown’s commitment is also the latest reminder that Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway might take up until the last second in recruiting, but he can never be counted out before that last second.
Penny Hardaway’s attorney, Don Jackson, believes the NCAA’s three-game suspension for Hardaway is an unfair punishment. Penny Hardaway suspended for first three games of 2023-24 season NCAA to discuss decision regarding Memphis’ recent recruiting violations caseRelated stories:
“Be on notice, Penny: The NCAA evidently is watching Memphis, its track record being what it is all the way back to the early 1980s.”
”The head coach’s inattentiveness to compliance — particularly at a time when his program was under scrutiny related to a different infractions case — resulted in careless violations,” said the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions panel.
“I came to Memphis 27 years ago to cover sports, but, starting today, I’m going to be writing about something else. And I’m going to need your help.”
More than 100 Memphis basketball supporters will peek inside Penny Hardaway’s house Saturday, June 10, as the coach hunts for stronger backing from program boosters.
NCAA rules allow college basketball programs to take a “foreign tour” once every four years.
Jones averaged 13.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Red Storm this past season.
Between DeAndre Williams’ recent eligibility battle with the NCAA, Mikey Williams’ ongoing legal situation, Malcolm Dandridge’s potential return and NIL concerns, it’s been a turbulent offseason for the Tigers.Related story:
Memphis basketball’s 2023-24 non-conference schedule features several exciting matchups.
If DeAndre Williams has his way, the Memphis Tigers may be able to keep their 6-foot-9 all-conference forward.Related story:
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and his staff are looking to get ahead of the game this season when it comes to building team chemistry.
Before moving to Florida, Curtis Givens III played for MUS. Now he’s back in Memphis playing the Nike EYBL tournament while being recruited by the Tigers.
A few names that Memphis has either already reached out to or that make sense for the Tigers. Tigers Basketball Insider: How much time does Memphis have to answer key roster questions?Related story:
How much time do Penny Hardaway and his staff have to fill the key holes on the Tigers’ 2023-24 roster?
After missing on Alabama transfer guard Jaden Bradley, it raises questions about if Memphis can keep up its previously torrid recruiting pace in the era of name, image and likeness.