Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss
James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.
Topic: University of Memphis basketball
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November 2019
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Calkins: Wiseman sits, Memphis wins — and the NCAA is still immoral
The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.
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Memphis basketball dominates Alcorn State without Wiseman
Memphis took care of business in every facet of the 102-56 blowout victory Saturday against Alcorn State.
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Tigers Podcast: James Wiseman, Houston and more Tiger talk
Memphis Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by Geoff Calkins to break down the James Wiseman situation and the Tigers' trip to Oregon. Then, Drew and Jonah break down Memphis football's chances to win out.
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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.
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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.
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Penny Hardaway, James Wiseman deliver in Memphis basketball’s opening win
James Wiseman's strong performance made Penny Hardaway's Monday prediction come true.
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Calkins: James Wiseman is back — and even better than you imagined
James Wiseman made his debut for the Memphis Tigers Tuesday. It was everything you could have hoped for.
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October 2019
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K.J. Lawson ready to prove doubters wrong in final college season
K.J. Lawson and the Tulane Green Wave are ready to prove the doubters wrong in the Memphis native's final season of eligibility.
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Tigers Podcast: Memphis Tigers’ busy weekend in Philly
Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan discuss the overturned catch in the Memphis versus Temple game and AAC basketball media day.
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July 2019
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Penny Hardaway makes scholarship offer to Briarcrest’s Kennedy Chandler
The University of Memphis becomes the latest school to extend a scholarship offer to the rising 2021 star.
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Penny ranks first among Memphis celebrity golfers
Who would win a local celebrity sports golf tournament? Penny is the odds-on favorite, but there's plenty of other talent – athletic or otherwise – to choose from.
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May 2019
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Airport unveils Penny Hardaway as new spokesperson, says farewell to Grindfather
Penny Hardaway is the new official spokesman for Memphis International Airport.
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Calkins: The remarkable woman who made Penny Hardaway what he is
On Mother's Day weekend, Penny Hardaway remembers his grandmother, Louise Hardaway, who set the standard that he strives to live up to even now.
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March 2019
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Former Tiger Andre Allen arrested again on pot, gun charges
Former University of Memphis basketball player Andre Allen was arrested again on pot and gun charges. He will be in court April 1 on the charges.
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Calkins: NIT loss isn’t the end for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, it’s just the beginning
The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway wraps up a memorable home season with a raucous NIT win
Penny Hardaway's first home season felt like a family reunion, right up though the raucous end.
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Deserved better: Tigers’ loss in AAC Tournament means Jeremiah Martin will end his career without playing in NCAAs
Not only did Houston's 61-58 win over Memphis in the AAC Tournament semifinals end the Tigers' NCAA hopes, it ensured senior Jeremiah Martin will never experience playing in the NCAAs.
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To reach AAC Finals, Memphis must slay the ‘beast’
Memphis rolled over UCF, 79-55, Friday in the AAC quarters, but to keep their NCAA hopes alive they now must go through No. 1 seed Houston, which is 30-2 and a "beast," according to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.
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Defense shines for Tigers in blowout second round win over UCF
The Memphis Tigers defense had a season best performance in the win over the UCF Knights Friday afternoon and now faces top seed and No. 11 ranked Houston in the semifinals.
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Victory over Tulsa caps Senior celebration, builds momentum for AAC Tourney
Tigers defeat Tulsa 66-63 on a night where five seniors were honored and Memphis continued its momentum heading into the American Athletic Conference tournament at FedExForum
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Basketball box score: Tigers v Tulsa
Memphis: 66, Tulsa:63
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Martin scores 20 to lead Memphis over Tulsa 66-63
Jeremiah Martin had 20 points as Memphis narrowly beat Tulsa 66-63 on Saturday night.
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February 2019
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Basketball box score: Tigers v Wichita
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Calkins: Jeremiah Martin on an inspiring, historic journey
Tiger senior Jeremiah Martin is on an historic run, and it continued Wednesday night as he reached a career-high 43 points as Memphis defeated Tulane.
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