There are 198 article(s) tagged College Basketball:

• April 2021

  • Andre Turner’s second act paved way for new job at Lane

    After going from Mitchell High to the University of Memphis to professional basketball and back to Mitchell, Andre Turner is ready to take on a rebuild of the team at Lane College.

    By John Varlas April 19, 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

  • Lane College taps ‘Little General’ as head coach

    Former Memphis Tigers star Andre Turner is making his move after coaching at alma mater Mitchell High.

    By Steven Johnson April 15, 2021

  • Report: NCAA votes to allow one-time transfer without having to sit out

    Also approved: The dead period in recruiting will end June 1, allowing coaches in-person visits for the first time since the pandemic started. 

    By The Associated Press April 14, 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

• March 2021

  • Memphis assistant Tony Madlock hired at South Carolina State

    Madlock has worked alongside Hardaway, his former college teammate at Memphis, ever since Hardaway was hired in 2018.

    By Danielle Lerner March 25, 2021

  • Box score, AAC quarterfinals: Memphis 70, UCF 62

    March 12, 2021: The Memphis Tigers beat UCF in the AAC quarterfinals in Fort Worth, Texas.

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    AAC quarterfinals: Memphis gets past unexpectedly resilient UCF

    AAC tournament: To beat Houston, Tigers have to not beat themselves

    By The Associated Press March 13, 2021

  • Collierville High to host WNIT semis and championship game

    My Town Movers Fieldhouse, which also is a regional host site, will hold the final four March 26-28.

    By John Varlas March 09, 2021

  • Box score: Memphis 73, South Florida 52

    March 2, 2021: Memphis 73, South Florida 52

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    Memphis pounds USF, sets up spicy finale at Houston

    By The Associated Press March 02, 2021

• February 2021

  • Alex Lomax injures ankle, doubtful to play vs. Cincinnati

    A source with knowledge of the situation described Lomax’s injury to The Daily Memphian as a “twisted ankle” and said he would most likely not play against the Bearcats.

    By Danielle Lerner February 28, 2021

  • Who’ll replace Melissa McFerrin at Memphis? Here are 7 coaches to consider

    With McFerrin’s retirement as women’s basketball coach, the Tigers have some good local and regional candidates to think about.

    By John Varlas February 15, 2021

  • Memphis basketball’s road game at Houston postponed

    Positive COVID-19 tests forced the Tigers to cancel two games this week against Cincinnati and Houston. 

    By Danielle Lerner February 11, 2021

  • Jerry C. Johnson’s legacy: Many games won, but many more men were made

    Former players tell stories of the renowned LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach and his ways of teaching.

    By John Varlas February 01, 2021

• January 2021

  • Box score: Memphis 76, SMU 72

    Jan. 26, 2021: Memphis 76, SMU 72

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 29, 2021

  • When 1 second makes for a big, satisfying Tigers result

    From Penny Hardaway’s choice to go small at the end, to Alex Lomax’s hustle, every decision had a critical effect.

    By Danielle Lerner January 27, 2021

  • Former LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach Jerry C. Johnson dies

    Johnson, who was 102, was the first Black coach to win a Division III national basketball title. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 24, 2021

  • Box score: Memphis 80, East Carolina 53

    Jan. 24, 2021: University of Memphis Tigers 80, East Carolina University Pirates 53

    By The Associated Press January 24, 2021

  • Inside the U of M sports science lab: ‘Prehab’ instead of rehab

    Scientists at the Human Performance Center help Memphis basketball players be their best. Daily Memphian reporter Danielle Lerner got put through the wringer.

    By Danielle Lerner January 22, 2021

  • Calkins: Electric performance by Memphis was ‘a long time coming’

    After months of frustration, the Tigers’ performance against Wichita State was reason to exhale. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 22, 2021

  • Sometimes down, but never out: How DeAndre Williams landed at Memphis

    After a tumultuous path of missteps and hurdles, the forward finally bursts forth and brings his joy to the Tigers.

    By Danielle Lerner January 20, 2021

  • Tigers fans allowed back in FedExForum on Thursday

    Grizzlies have not announced if they will do the same.

    By Danielle Lerner January 18, 2021

  • Box score: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57

    Jan. 17, 2021: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57. There were 100 people in attendance at Reynolds Center in Tulsa.

    By The Associated Press January 17, 2021

  • Memphis-SMU game rescheduled

    Memphis has been faced with three consecutive game postponements this month. 

    By Danielle Lerner January 14, 2021

  • Memphis women’s basketball adds DePaul transfer guard

    Maya Stovall is not eligible to play for the Tigers this season.

    By Danielle Lerner January 13, 2021