Tigers freshman hosts basketball camp — and makes bank
Johnathan Lawson is part of the name, image and likeness movement in which players at Memphis get paid for their time.
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August 2021
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July 2021
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Son of the late Desmond Merriweather intends to walk on at Memphis
Nikc Merriweather helped Penny Hardaway win multiple state championships at East High.
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Calkins: On his 50th birthday, Penny Hardaway is doing what he loves
Penny Hardaway is 50! And he’s spending his birthday at an AAU tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina, because he is working to bring a title to his hometown.
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Grizzlies notebook: Ja jerseys, Justise, Jaren and more
Ja Morant’s jersey was one of the top NBA sellers in the second half of the season.
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Former Memphis center Moussa Cisse announces transfer destination
Cisse, who played one year with the University of Memphis Tigers, is headed to the Big 12.
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Calkins: Larry Brown, the world’s best (and oldest!) assistant, is a story everyone should love
Larry Brown said his hearing aids gave him trouble at his first Memphis practice. But listen up, people. This is a basketball story to appreciate.
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Hardaway, Brown bring their relationship full circle at Memphis
At his introductory news conference, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown explained why the Memphis job was so appealing.
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Memphian to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament
Memphis native Tray Boyd is hoping to make up for missing the NCAA Tournament by balling out in The Basketball Tournament.
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New Tigers coach brings vision acquired from 60 years of asking questions
Larry Brown’s full-circle journey brings him a fresh slate as a 80-year-old assistant at the school that was once the enemy.
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June 2021
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Penny Hardaway staying with Memphis Tigers
After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.
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Calkins: Penny is staying and Larry Brown is arriving. This could be a lot of fun.
On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull.
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Report: Memphis to hire Larry Brown as assistant coach
Penny Hardaway has long wanted Brown, a Hall of Fame coach known for his ability as a teacher, to join his staff.
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Calkins: Penny or no Penny, Memphis basketball will be fine
It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.
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BCAT Hoopfest Day 2: Penny Hardaway checks out local prospects
University of Memphis commit Amarr Knox put on a show in front of Penny Hardaway at the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hoopfest Saturday at Bartlett High.
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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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Penny Hardaway could be trendy target for NBA teams
There currently are four NBA teams with openings, and Hardaway’s name is reportedly being circulated.
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Calkins: My genius, foolproof (and highly cynical) plan for hiring Larry Brown
Penny Hardaway is reportedly targeting Larry Brown for an assistant coaching job with the Memphis Tigers. Here’s how to do that without making things worse with the NCAA.
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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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Former Hillcrest, Charlotte basketball standout Galen Young dies after car rams house
According to a Tweet posted by the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle crashed into a house on Horn Lake Road in South Memphis and killed Young, who was sitting inside.
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May 2021
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What one Memphis signee revealed at the Iverson Classic
Incoming freshman Josh Minott says the Tigers aren’t getting enough national attention. He intends to help fix that.
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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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Former Memphis transfer Davion Warren commits to Texas Tech
Warren’s decision to move on to Texas Tech could help the Tigers with DeVante’ Jones, who will announce his commitment Saturday.
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Tyler Harris returning to Memphis after year at Iowa State
In need of another guard, the Tigers are bringing back a familiar face.
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Memphis C Moussa Cisse enters transfer portal
The AAC Freshman of the Year, who also has entered his name in the NBA draft, will play elsewhere next season.
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Here’s why Tigers fans should thank K.J. Lawson
K.J. Lawson never lost faith that his younger brothers would have the opportunity to star in Memphis, even when he was booed.
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