There are 1505 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• October 2021

  • Penny: Bates, Nolley expected to play this weekend

    Three of the four Tigers who missed the season’s first exhibition game for various reasons will be on the court against Lane.

    By Steven Johnson October 29, 2021

  • Calkins: Larry O. Finch — a statue Memphians can celebrate

    The statue of Larry Finch was a long time coming — but it arrived just in time. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 28, 2021

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: How Penny Hardaway graded the Memphis press

    After forcing 30 turnovers against LeMoyne-Owen, Hardaway gave Memphis an A+. 

    By Steven Johnson October 26, 2021

  • Calkins: Tigers are awesome! (But what’s up with the missing stars?)

    The Memphis Tigers basketball team looked fabulous Sunday. (But what gives with four important players sitting out?)

    By Geoff Calkins October 25, 2021

  • Short-handed Tigers romp past LeMoyne-Owen in exhibition game

    Memphis cruised to a 48-point win behind Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.

    By Steven Johnson October 24, 2021

  • How Sunday’s matchup vs. LeMoyne-Owen will help determine the Tigers’ lineup

    Hardaway says it’s going to be chemistry over talent when deciding the starting lineup.

    By Steven Johnson October 22, 2021

  • Memphians share red flags, debate our anthem and celebrate Memphis Muzak

    Many Memphians recently joined a discussion online that posed the question: “What is Memphis’ national anthem?”

    By Jasmine McCraven October 15, 2021

  • Hardaway observes Houston, Sampson and takes notes

    Tigers coach Penny Hardaway isn’t afraid of the pressure to succeed, or the task of building “culture.”

    By Steven Johnson October 14, 2021

  • Calkins: After all these years, Memphis basketball is still ‘unbelievable, surreal’

    Memphis fans thronged to FedExForum Wednesday to watch the return of Memphis Madness. It was a celebration of a new season — and a program that endures.

    By Geoff Calkins October 14, 2021

  • Memphis Madness notebook: Big dunks, big show, big Tiger love

    The celebration featured a star lineup of all-Memphis rappers, top prospects and Penny Hardaway’s vehicle in Tiger Blue.

    By Steven Johnson October 14, 2021

  • Four Tigers earn All-AAC honors, but Houston is preseason favorite

    Memphis had the most preseason all-conference player selections, but Houston is still viewed as the favorite to win the AAC.

    By Steven Johnson October 13, 2021

  • 12 questions for the 12 most important Tigers basketball players

    Just 12 days away from the first exhibition game of the season, here are a dozen questions for the Tigers to ponder.

    By Steven Johnson, John Martin October 12, 2021

  • Calkins: Pretty please, NCAA — just not a postseason ban

    Judgment Day is coming for Memphis basketball. And that judgment could be severe. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 11, 2021

  • Penny Hardaway wants nine- or 10-man rotation; who makes the cut?

    Hardaway says the toughest guys who play the right way will be the players who make that rotation. Here are some options.

    By Steven Johnson October 11, 2021

  • Penny Hardaway has turned Memphis into ‘Disney World’

    It was an afternoon showcasing talent that is the stuff of fantasy.

    By John Martin October 11, 2021

  • Pro day observations: Bates looks like a No. 1 pick, Camden surprises

    About 75 NBA scouts and executives made the trip to Memphis to check out the Tigers’ pro day on Wednesday.

    By Steven Johnson October 07, 2021

  • Unfinished business, college degree brought DeAndre Williams back to Tigers

    A desire for a college degree and his love for the city of Memphis motivated the forward to return for another year.

    By Steven Johnson October 04, 2021

• September 2021

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway, Memphis Tigers are ‘going to be great’

    The Memphis Tigers basketball team had its traditional open practice for the Rebounders on Tuesday. And after taking it all in, let me just say: Holy smokes!

    By Geoff Calkins September 28, 2021

  • Observations from first Memphis basketball practice: Tigers kick off with a bang

    The opening felt like a party as fans got a glimpse of what’s to come.

    By Steven Johnson September 28, 2021

  • Memphis basketball: Four preseason storylines to watch as Tigers open practice

    How quickly can Emoni Bates transition to point guard? And which other freshmen can crack the lineup?

    By Steven Johnson September 27, 2021

  • Who could be the next homegrown Tiger?

    The class of 2024 seems to be particularly rich in Memphis-area basketball talent that could draw the eye of Penny Hardaway.

    By John Martin September 26, 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Memphis hosts top point guard in class of 2023

    Memphis made quite the impression on one of the best college basketball prospects in the country.

    By Steven Johnson September 20, 2021

  • Memphis Madness scheduled for October at FedExForum

    Tickets will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, Sept. 22. 

    By Steven Johnson September 16, 2021

  • U of M comes to aid of former Tigers basketball player Tim Duncan

    Duncan, now the athletic director at the University of New Orleans, called his alma mater when the Privateers needed help in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

    By Steven Johnson September 10, 2021

  • Report: Memphis basketball to host pro day in October

    NBA scouts will get an early look at the Tigers’ talented roster.

    By Steven Johnson September 02, 2021