Tyreek Smith’s mentor: Promises made to Smith haven’t yet ‘been fulfilled’
Hellion “Boog” Knight, a mentor to Tyreek Smith, attempted to clear the air about Smith’s situation with the Tigers.
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October 2024
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Andre Turner headlines 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductees
The “Little General” was one of 11 inductees into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
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What to watch in Memphis’ Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic doubleheader
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway and Tigers coach Alex Simmons’ teams are expected to approach Tuesday’s exhibitions the same way they would any other game.
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Memphis unranked, receives no votes in preseason AP Top 25 poll
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Former NBA competitors Penny Hardaway and Hubert Davis team up for St. Jude
Hardaway and Davis will join forces to raise money for a notable cause when Memphis hosts North Carolina at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 (ESPNU) in the first Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic at FedExForum.
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Memphis unranked, receives no votes in preseason AP Top 25 poll
To the surprise of almost no one, Memphis will head into the 2024-25 college basketball season without a number next to its name.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s preseason AP Top 25 ballot
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s preseason AP Top 25 ballot
Where did Upadhyaya rank some of Memphis’ most notable 2024-25 opponents?
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AAC Tournament to move from Fort Worth after current season
AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti said the AAC will accept bids from various host cities and venues for 2026 and beyond.
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With crucial season around the corner, new-look Tigers are prepared
“You’re supposed to be prepared for the moment,” Tyrese Hunter said Sunday during Day 1 of AAC Media Days. “Everybody asked for this. You can’t want something and then when it comes, you’re not prepared for it or you’re not ready for it.”
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How Penny Hardaway rediscovered himself in a trying offseason
After a tumultuous 2023-24 season that ended in disaster, the University of Memphis basketball coach took a different approach this offseason. Now, he says he and the Tigers are better for it.
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Tigers aren’t picked to win conference title in AAC coaches’ poll
Even though Memphis coach Penny Hardaway again loaded up on talent this offseason, the Tigers aren’t getting too much love in the AAC this preseason.
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Tigers Talk: Memphis’ AAC schedule and on-court questions, D-Rose’s legacy
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss Memphis’ AAC schedule, Derrick Rose’s legacy with the Tigers and more.
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Tigers Podcast: Our reporters talk Memphis-USF, Hoops for St. Jude, more
Hurricane Milton raises questions about this weekend’s game for Memphis football. Why isn’t there more buzz surrounding the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic, which features Memphis men’s basketball vs. North Carolina?
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How big a favorite should Memphis be in the AAC?
Here’s a closer look at the watered-down AAC and the Tigers’ place in it.
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Buckley: Nicholas Jourdain exudes joy. Familiarity fuels this Tiger’s smile.
Nicholas Jourdain is the Tigers’ only returning scholarship player. The pep in his step at the Blue and Gray Showcase is a tip that staying in Memphis means more than most may know.
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Tigers Podcast: Analyzing the football offense, talking preseason basketball
What’s wrong with Memphis football’s offense? How ready is the Tigers basketball team to open its 2024-25 season? That and more is discussed on this edition of The Daily Memphian’s Tigers Podcast.
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Here’s what we gathered from Memphis basketball’s Pro Day
The Tigers’ two-hour practice session — with NBA scouts courtside — consisted of drill work and run-throughs of various offensive sets and concluded with a five-on-five, full-court scrimmage.
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Tigers pitch in for US military, discuss upcoming season
Two of the new-look basketball players discuss Coach Penny Hardaway’s offseason coaching staff changes, the team’s identity and their excitement for the season.
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Martin: Memphis basketball deserves better than the AAC
Now seems like a good time to underscore the importance of basketball for Memphis in the future of any realignment discussions — and to emphasize that the current situation for Tigers basketball is unsustainable.
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Tigers Podcast: Talking FSU win, hoops coaching hires, Pac-12, more
The season’s second edition of the Tigers Podcast talks about the big football win in Tallahassee, what impact the hirings of Nolan Smith and Mike Davis could have on the basketball program and more.
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September 2024
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New Tigers basketball tipoff event set for Oct. 4
Memphis basketball teams will have a new tipoff event — the Blue and Gray Showcase Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
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Derrick Rose announces retirement from basketball
Derrick Rose, a former NBA MVP and the star point guard who led the Memphis Tigers to the 2008 Final Four, is calling it a career.
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Memphis men’s basketball’s 2024-25 AAC schedule released
The Tigers open conference play Jan. 2 at Florida Atlantic.
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Former Tiger Lester Quinones signs new NBA two-way deal
Quinones last played with the Golden State Warriors after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft.
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‘They’re ready': Hardaway says Memphis will love these Tigers
Penny Hardaway updated the injury status of Baraka Okojie, shared thoughts on new assistant coaches Mike Davis and Nolan Smith, and commented on the Tigers’ 13-game non-conference schedule.
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Penny Hardaway ‘proud to represent the AAC’ amid Memphis to Pac 12 talks
“I’m loyal to where I’m at,” Hardaway said. “Obviously, the AAC is a better conference than people are giving it credit for.”
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