Calkins: Yes, Penny Hardaway still wants all the smoke
The last time Penny Hardaway asked for all the smoke, it didn’t go so well. So is he taking a different approach this year? Not a chance.
Topic: Jalen Duren
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August 2021
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With Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren, what are reasonable expectations for the Tigers?
Is it Final Four or bust for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers this year?
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Calkins: Emoni Bates ends the drama — and begins the dreams
Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes.
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Three Tigers make ESPN’s 2022 NBA draft top 100 prospects
The 2022 NBA draft could be a big day for Penny Hardaway’s group.
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Larry Brown, recently recovered from COVID, excited about five-star big man Jalen Duren
The Hall of Fame coach compared Jalen Duren to NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp.
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Calkins: Why Jalen Duren’s decision to attend Memphis could change everything
Yes, Penny Hardaway has landed big recruits before. But getting Jalen Duren is different. It could be the start of a glorious new era of Tigers basketball.
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What do national pundits think of Memphis Tigers now?
Jalen Duren’s commitment, and the potential addition of Emoni Bates, have some believing Penny Hardaway’s University of Memphis Tigers are headed to the Top 20 ranking or better.
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Calkins: It’s a magical moment in Memphis sports
Penny Hardaway has the No. 1 recruit in the country, the golf tournament has never been better, the Tigers football team has been to seven straight bowl games and Ja Morant calls FedExForum home. Has there ever been a more promising moment for Memphis sports?
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Analysis: Jalen Duren already ahead of other Tigers big men
His addition makes the Tigers must-watch basketball, something Memphis is capitalizing on with its timely email reminder to renew season tickets.
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Tigers win top prize: Jalen Duren commits to Memphis
Penny Hardaway won one of the biggest recruiting battles of his career by securing the services of five-star big Jalen Duren.
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Jalen Duren decision day: Who are the contenders and what are the stakes?
Memphis is gaining steam in the Jalen Duren sweepstakes; can Penny Hardaway seal the deal?
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Calkins: It’s a big day for Penny Hardaway and Memphis sports
At 5 p.m. Friday, a gifted center named Jalen Duren will announce his destination. If he picks Memphis, it could be the start of something big.
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Tigers basketball mailbag: Jalen Duren, potential starting five, must-win matchups
Keeping in mind last season’s rocky nonconference performance, what do the Tigers have to face this year?
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Emoni Bates reclassifies to 2021, has Memphis in final four
The best NBA prospect in the country has the Tigers as a finalist.
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July 2021
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Peach Jam recap: MUS stars, Jalen Duren capture championships
University of Memphis basketball targets Curtis Givens III and R’Chaun King, both MUS Owls, and Jalen Duren, one of the top players in the nation, all captured Peach Jam titles Sunday.
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Peach Jam notebook: Two local standouts vie for championship this weekend
Memphis University School stars Curtis Givens III and R’Chaun King are still on track to bring a Peach Jam championship back to Memphis.
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Larry Brown makes first comments as Memphis basketball assistant
The longtime basketball legend says he’s “a little nervous” as he also hits the recruiting trail almost immediately.
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June 2021
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2022 five-star will take an official visit to Memphis
The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.
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