There are 1488 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• June 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Memphis turning up the heat on 2023 prospects

    Here’s a running list of the players who picked up Memphis offers overnight.

    By Steven Johnson June 15, 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson June 10, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 10, 2021

  • The Week in Prep Sports: Briarcrest pair has much in common

    Cooper Haynes and Jaye Nash share plenty in common.

    By John Varlas June 10, 2021

  • Why Memphis and Ole Miss are targeting Briarcrest backcourt duo

    Cooper Haynes and Jaye Nash are as tight off the basketball court as they are successful on it. But they’re not necessarily a package deal.

    By John Varlas June 10, 2021

  • Why an offer from Memphis was so special to this 2023 point guard

    London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.

    By Steven Johnson June 08, 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson June 08, 2021

• May 2021

  • With end of NCAA recruiting dead period, Tigers prepare for 2022 forward’s visit

    Jai Smith, a 6-foot-9 forward, will get to see firsthand what Memphis looks like. 

    By Steven Johnson May 30, 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson May 04, 2021

• April 2021

  • Analysis: What will the Tigers lineups look like?

    Finding the right combination is key to unlocking the Tigers’ vast potential next season. 

    By Steven Johnson April 24, 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson April 23, 2021

  • Calkins: For Memphis basketball and the Lawson family, there may be a happy ending

    Nearly eight years after K.J. Lawson committed to Memphis, his two younger brothers are headed there, too. It’s an improbable twist in a messy basketball saga. May it end in the NCAA Tournament. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 22, 2021

  • Report: Memphis basketball strength coach headed to Texas Tech

    Darby Rich joined Penny Hardaway’s staff in 2019.

    By Steven Johnson April 21, 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Memphis eyeing transfer PG, and new school emerging for Lawsons

    Coastal Carolina’s DeVante’ Jones has entered the picture.

    By Steven Johnson April 20, 2021

  • Calkins: How DeAndre Williams became the new face of the Penny Hardaway Era (and why that’s a good thing)

    If Penny Hardaway gets Memphis to the NCAA Tournament next season, he won’t do it with a glittering collection of one-and-dones. He’ll do it with players like Williams, who don’t need all of the smoke. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 20, 2021

  • Incoming class reflects Penny Hardaway’s growth as recruiter

    The five signees, officially announced Monday, are part of Hardaway’s plan to “get over the hump.”

    By Steven Johnson April 19, 2021

  • Landers Nolley II, DeAndre Williams officially returning to Memphis

    The Tigers’ two leading scorers are running it back for another season.

    By Steven Johnson April 16, 2021

  • Memphis basketball extends offers to Chandler Jackson, Justin Morgan

    Penny Hardaway is turning up the heat on a couple of standouts from AAU Team Thad.

    By Steven Johnson April 16, 2021

  • Memphis basketball lands three-star commitment

    Combo guard from Georgia is the Tigers’ second commit for the class of 2022. 

    By Steven Johnson April 12, 2021

  • ‘We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what’s possible

    Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.

    By Danielle Lerner April 12, 2021

  • Lawson brothers’ decision coming soon, with Memphis squarely in the mix

    Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s pitch over Zoom resonated with the entire Lawson family, including father Keelon.

    By Steven Johnson April 10, 2021

  • Memphis basketball lands Miami freshman transfer

    Despite his limited playing time, Earl Timberlake was considered one of the best available players in the transfer portal. 

    By Danielle Lerner April 08, 2021

  • Tigers basketball mailbag: Transfers, a way-too-early lineup and a farewell

    One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.

    By Danielle Lerner April 07, 2021

  • Tigers’ new guard knows what he wants; it turned out to be Memphis

    Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.

    By Danielle Lerner April 07, 2021

  • Tigers basketball: Where Penny Hardaway’s roster stands after transfers

    The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs. 

    By Danielle Lerner April 03, 2021