There are 1373 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• October 2020

  • Memphis Tigers priorities clear after successful recruiting week

    Three-star center Sam Ayomide is a big target following two commitments last week. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 05, 2020

  • Hard work distinguishes newest Memphis commit John Camden

    Tigers coaches love his versatility; the forward loves the game.

    By Jonah Jordan October 02, 2020

  • Memphis lands four-star wing Jordan Nesbitt for 2021 class

    Nesbitt joins recruit John Camden as Tigers commitments in the past 24 hours.

    By Jonah Jordan October 01, 2020

• September 2020

  • Penny Hardaway adds 3-point power with John Camden’s commitment for 2021

    Memphis sought the 6-foot-7 forward for his long-range shooting talents.

    By Jonah Jordan September 30, 2020

  • A documentary preserves memories of Coach Jerry C. Johnson and LOC’s 1975 national title

    Memphis director Morreco Coleman’s “1st Forgotten Champions,” about the life of legendary LOC coach Jerry C. Johnson and his Division III national title team, is part of the International Black Film Festival, available for online viewing Oct. 1. 

    By Don Wade September 30, 2020

  • Precious Achiuwa: Memphis, Penny Hardaway prepared me for NBA draft

    Achiuwa says he’s ready to have an immediate impact in the NBA after tumultuous season.

    By Danielle Lerner September 29, 2020

  • Huge recruiting week ahead for Penny Hardaway

    Coach Penny Hardaway is primed for a big recruiting week as two targets for the class of 2021 make their announcements. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 28, 2020

  • Memphis Tiger basketball: 5 storylines to watch

    University of Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway needs to wrap up a few details before season starts in November.

    By Danielle Lerner September 28, 2020

  • All eyes on Landers Nolley II: How the transfer is fitting in at Memphis

    The Tigers’ wing is comfortable in the spotlight as one of college basketball’s most high-profile transfers.

    By Danielle Lerner September 25, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway expands national recruiting reach

    The Memphis Tigers program has expanded beyond the city and is eyeing territories including Texas and Florida.

    By Jonah Jordan September 21, 2020

  • Memphis on 4-star small forward Jordan Nesbitt’s top 3 list

    The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 18, 2020

  • Shoot your shot: Memphis guard Lester Quinones is a hunter on the prowl

    The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: What declining TV ratings for NBA, NFL mean

    Is it possible that the COVID-19 pandemic taught the American sports fan how to live without being glued to the TV? And find out how former Memphis pitcher Jonathan Bowlan is doing.

    By Don Wade September 14, 2020

  • A few Memphis Tigers class of 2021 recruiting priorities

    The Tigers’ class is currently ranked No. 50 in the nation and No. 2 in the American Athletic Conference.

    By Jonah Jordan September 14, 2020

  • Comparisons to Penny Hardaway follow Mike Miller as he leaves for Houston High

    Miller’s decision to leave Penny’s side has invited all kinds of comparisons.

    By Jonah Jordan September 10, 2020

  • College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

    The NCAA is considering a bubble for college basketball, but Penny Hardaway has his doubts. “It’s possible, but it’s not going to be easy.”

    By The Associated Press September 09, 2020

  • Memphis artist delivers thoughtful tribute to Penny Hardaway, his childhood idol

    It is Hardaway memorialized as Reggie Wayne remembers him, a role model for young Tigers fans growing up in Memphis.

    By Danielle Lerner September 04, 2020

  • Veterans Alex Lomax and Lance Thomas like ‘vibe’ of their teammates

    Eager to play after a summer away from the court, the Memphis basketball team is ready to exploit its talent and experience.

    By Danielle Lerner September 03, 2020

  • It’s a numbers game: How Memphis basketball weaponizes advanced analytics

    With leadership from assistant Cody Toppert, the Tigers have developed in-house reports to chart just about every stat.

    By Danielle Lerner September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • Houston High guard TJ Madlock’s ready to show what he can do

    Houston High School guard T.J. Madlock is often asked if he will end up at Memphis to play for his father, Tony Madlock, and Penny Hardaway. But he’s focused on forging his own path and remains confident his dad will be in his corner no matter where he plays. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 31, 2020

  • Miller brothers ready for NBA champion dad Mike to coach them for real

    Mavrick's learning as older brother Mason gets calls from Division I schools.

    By Jonah Jordan August 30, 2020

  • Wooddale three-star Johnathan Lawson intends to reclassify if no high school basketball

    Coveted guard with Memphis on his top-6 list wants to enroll in college early if the pandemic wipes out the high school season. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 29, 2020

  • Where will James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa be drafted? NBA front office staff weigh in

    “They’re different, but they bring some things that any team will have to have to have success," one NBA scout said of Wiseman and Achiuwa. 

    By Danielle Lerner August 25, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway closing in on replacement for assistant Mike Miller

    The Memphis Tigers will make their assistant coaching hire "within the next week or so," Hardaway said Monday.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s defense will be its calling card this season (again)

    These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.

    By Danielle Lerner August 19, 2020