There are 1489 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• September 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Meet new Memphis basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya

    “I’m ecstatic to now embark on this journey with you, Tigers fans. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I’m ready to chronicle every bit of it.”

    By Parth Upadhyaya September 27, 2022

  • Memphis basketball’s AAC slate revealed

    Memphis will begin conference play at home on Dec. 29 against South Florida. The Tigers end the season with a home game against Houston.

    By Parth Upadhyaya September 21, 2022

  • Tigers learn who they’ll face in Maui Invitational in 2024

    The Memphis Tigers basketball team has been inked to a deal to play in the 2024 Maui Invitational since 2020, but now the Tigers know who they could face on the island.

    By Drew Hill September 13, 2022

  • Calkins: For the first time, Hardaway tells his story — and it explains a lot

    When Fred Jones asked the Tigers coach to give a keynote address, Hardaway wasn’t quite sure what to say. But at Friday’s Southern Heritage Classic luncheon, Hardaway sure said a lot.

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    Hardaway’s ready to have the ‘older team’ this season

    By Geoff Calkins September 10, 2022

  • Hardaway’s ready to have the ‘older team’ this season

    Hardaway praised his new coaching staff and said the team’s veteran leadership gives him hope they will be back in the NCAA Tournament this season. 

    By Drew Hill September 09, 2022

  • East must vacate Wiseman-era basketball title, TSSAA rules

    Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association rules that money paid by then-coach Penny Hardaway to star player James Wiseman rendered him ineligble.

    By John Varlas September 02, 2022

• August 2022

  • Analysis: Projecting Penny Hardaway’s rotation for next season

    Coach Penny Hardaway added UIC transfer guard Damaria Franklin Monday. So with all the coming and going over, it feels like a good time to project next season’s rotation.

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    Damaria Franklin commits to Memphis basketball

    By John Martin August 29, 2022

  • Report: Larry Brown to return to Memphis basketball staff

    Head coach Penny Hardaway will still have Larry Brown’s basketball knowledge at his fingertips heading into this season. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 18, 2022

  • Work for Penny’s: New Westin restaurant holding job fair today

    Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern Restaurant is expected to have its grand opening next month. 

    By Jennifer Biggs August 17, 2022

  • SMU forward commits to Memphis

    Jahmar Young Jr. announced his commitment to the Tigers on Saturday. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 14, 2022

  • Penny Hardaway discusses futures of Alex Lomax, Larry Brown and other roster questions

    Penny Hardaway said Alex Lomax is leaning towards returning, and he will continue to look for additions to his roster this summer. 

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2022

  • Report: Tigers hire new basketball assistant coach

    The University of Memphis basketball program is hiring an assistant coach with links to former Duke leader Mike Krzyzewski, according to reports.

    By Frank Bonner II August 10, 2022

  • New card game celebrates Memphis culture

    “You Can’t Say That: Memphis Mane Edition” is similar to Taboo. 

    By Jasmine McCraven August 10, 2022

• July 2022

  • Memphis hires director of basketball operations

    Penny Hardaway has selected a replacement for Rodney Hamilton as director of basketball operations.

    By Frank Bonner II July 29, 2022

  • What opposing coaches think of Hardaway and the Tigers

    In his fifth year at the University of Memphis, Penny Hardaway has assembled his most experienced roster ever. He’s added AAC Player of the Year Kendric Davis. He’s added talented wing players Emmanuel Akot and Keonte Kennedy.

    By John Martin July 22, 2022

  • Here’s where each Tiger on roster stands at end of transfer portal season

    In an ideal season, these are the performances that will lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. 

    By Steven Johnson July 20, 2022

  • Analysis: What Hardaway’s offseason acquisitions say about his growth

    Even though Hardaway accomplished his primary goal last season, he understood that the path Memphis took would be unsustainable going forward.

    By Steven Johnson July 03, 2022

  • Early look at potential lineups for the Tigers

    Finding the right combinations should be much easier for Penny Hardaway this season.

    By Steven Johnson July 02, 2022

• June 2022

  • Memphis basketball to face Auburn in Atlanta

    Hardaway continues to put together a challenging nonconference slate for the Tigers.

    By Steven Johnson June 30, 2022

  • Emoni Bates’ departure shows Hardaway’s growth

    The Memphis Tigers’ coach now can avoid certain lineup dilemmas and focus on an experienced roster.

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    Former Tiger Emoni Bates transfers to Eastern Michigan

    By John Martin June 30, 2022

  • Former Tiger Emoni Bates transfers to Eastern Michigan

    We can finally put the rumors of a Memphis-Emoni Bates reunion to bed.

    By Steven Johnson June 29, 2022

  • Six takeaways from documents on Memphis’ final IARP hearing

    The university’s case and objections are laid out, as well as the panel’s responses and its own objections.

    By Steven Johnson June 28, 2022

  • Memphis basketball to hire Faragi Phillips as assistant

    After battling in high school, Hardaway and Phillips will be on the same bench this season.

    By Steven Johnson June 28, 2022

  • Hardaway, Memphis face multiple Level I, II charges by the NCAA

    Memphis is accused of obstructing an investigation and showing a lack of institutional control.

    By Steven Johnson June 27, 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: A potential assistant coach candidate emerging?

    One name that’s generating smoke is a former coach at both Mitchell and Whitehaven high schools. 

    By Steven Johnson June 21, 2022