There are 164 article(s) tagged James Wiseman:

• November 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Tigers must slow down Oregon’s Payton Pritchard

    Penny Hardaway said Oregon point guard "scares" him ahead of the Tigers' matchup with the Ducks.

    By Drew Hill November 11, 2019

  • What comes next in James Wiseman’s eligibility saga

    Friday night came with disappointing news that James Wiseman was ruled “likely ineligible” by the NCAA because his family was provided $11,500 in moving expenses in 2017 by Penny Hardaway. Legal experts including Wiseman's attorneys provide some insight into what to expect going forward.

    By Drew Hill November 10, 2019

  • NCAA: James Wiseman ‘likely ineligible’ due to Hardaway contribution

    James Wiseman, the centerpiece of this year's highly touted University of Memphis men's basketball team, has been declared "likely ineligible" by the NCAA just as the team embarks on its season.

    By Yolanda Jones November 09, 2019

  • Calkins: Memphis declares war on the NCAA

    Last time the NCAA went after Memphis, the university folded. This time, the university is ready for a fight.

     

     

    By Geoff Calkins November 09, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway measures words about Wiseman situation

    Penny Hardaway was careful not to give any details into James Wiseman's ongoing battle for clear eligibility. 

    By Drew Hill November 08, 2019

  • Tigers win, but fans sick at Wiseman news

    The Tigers romped over UIC Friday, 92-46, but the fans were more focused on whether it would be James Wiseman's last game with the U of M.

    By Drew Hill November 08, 2019

  • Concerns come back if Wiseman can’t play

    The Tigers will have to do some adjusting in the frontcourt if James Wiseman is not eligible to play later this season. 

    By Drew Hill November 08, 2019

  • Memphis basketball notebook: Defense still a work in progress

    The emphasis switches to defense after the Tigers showed their offensive strength in runaway fashion against South Carolina State.

    By Drew Hill November 07, 2019

  • Memphis basketball aims to avoid negativity as attention rises

    The Tigers were featured on SportsCenter Tuesday night, planted right between the Champion's Classic and highlights of LeBron James. 

    By Drew Hill November 06, 2019

  • Wiseman to make his debut Tuesday in season-opener

    Penny Hardaway said he will be a much better coach with the 7-footer in the paint. 

    By Drew Hill November 04, 2019

• October 2019

  • Made for Memphis: Alex Lomax, the city’s glue guy

    Penny Hardaway believes the city of Memphis will take care of Alex Lomax long after his basketball career is over. 

    By Drew Hill October 28, 2019

  • Memphis basketball shows youth, potential in victory over Christian Brothers

    Memphis doesn't want the excuse of being young to hinder its long-term progress. 

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Calkins: JAMES WISEMAN IS GOING TO BE FINE

    The Memphis Tigers defeated Christian Brothers Thursday but all anyone could talk about was the injured James Wiseman. Who is going to be absolutely fine. (Pretty please?) 

    By Geoff Calkins October 24, 2019

  • Hardaway hopes Wiseman will return for season opener

    Coach Penny Hardaway hopes James Wiseman will return from a right ankle injury in the next few weeks. 

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Wiseman out in exhibition game against CBU

    Center James Wiseman was a late scratch for Thursday's game against CBU as the Tigers take a cautious approach with the leader of its frontcourt. 

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Memphis basketball season preview: Tigers back in action

    Penny Hardaway expects Memphis to look "totally different" when it hits the floor on Thursday.

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Bon Appétit! Penny Hardaway’s young Memphis Tigers are finally ready to eat

    Thursday Penny Hardaway will finally have all of the ingredients to his young team. 

    By Drew Hill October 23, 2019

  • Hardaway can earn bonuses this season

    Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.

    By Drew Hill October 23, 2019

  • AP names James Wiseman to preseason All-America team

    The honors continue to roll in for Memphis basketball as freshman James Wiseman named AP first team All-American. 

    By Drew Hill October 22, 2019

  • How ESPN landed the early-season showdown between Memphis and Oregon

    After matching Memphis and Oregon for an early-season basketball game, Memphis and ESPN Events have several ongoing conversations about future opportunities, according to ESPN Events Vice President Clint Overby.

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2019

  • Memphis basketball ranked No. 14 in preseason AP Top 25

    The Tigers' preseason ranking should come as no surprise. 

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Tigers freshmen pack on muscle after summer training program

    While James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa bulked up, DJ Jeffries and Lester Quinones slimmed down. 

    By Drew Hill October 18, 2019

  • AAC Media Day: Injuries, Wiseman bulks up and Hardaway clarifies national championship quote

    James Wiseman said he's added some more muscle thanks to a new diet and exercise regimen. His growth and other nuggets from Monday's AAC media day.

    By Drew Hill October 15, 2019

  • AAC Media Day: Preseason poll features surprising results

    The Tigers did not receive the most first-place votes from the league's coaches in the preseason AAC rankings, and ended up tied with Houston as the team predicted to win the conference.

    By Drew Hill October 14, 2019

  • James Wiseman: Precious Achiuwa, Damion Baugh snubbed on AAC honors list

    Precious Achiuwa didn't seem bothered at all that he was not selected preseason first or second team all-conference. 

    By Drew Hill October 14, 2019