There are 1488 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• April 2020

  • Virginia Tech transfer chooses Tigers

    Landers Nolley, the former Virginia Tech wing, is transferring to Memphis, choosing the Tigers over SEC schools Georgia and Ole Miss.

    By Drew Hill April 20, 2020

  • Sophomore leap still the biggest factor in future of Memphis basketball

    Memphis' recruiting haul doesn't look as expected. It's now up to the potential returning sophomores to show improvements and win. 

    By Drew Hill April 19, 2020

  • Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II includes Memphis in his final list

    Virginia Tech transfer Lander is, picked his final three destinations to play college basketball, including Memphis, along with Georgia and Ole Miss.

    By Jonah Jordan April 17, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 26: Strickland warns of possible reduction in services

    "There may come a time when we must reduce your city services due to city employees becoming infected with the virus,” Mayor Jim Strickland said in an email Thursday afternoon.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 17, 2020

  • Calkins: Why does this keep happening to Memphis basketball?

    Jalen Green skips college for the G League. It's the latest disappointment for Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball.

    By Geoff Calkins April 17, 2020

  • Analysis: Tigers’ pitch on G League risks falls short with five-star guard Jalen Green

    Jalen Green made it official Thursday. The NBA G League snatched the elite prospect from the hands of the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill April 16, 2020

  • Guard Jalen Green to turn pro, enter G-League

    Guard Jalen Green will bypass college and enter the NBA G-League, ending the Memphis Tigers hopes of bringing in the star guard even for one year.

    By Jonah Jordan April 16, 2020

  • Jalen Green switches decision date, weighs pro options

    The tone shifted around Jalen Green's commitment Tuesday, and many are now picking the prospect to make the professional leap.

    By Drew Hill April 15, 2020

  • Five-star guard Jalen Green announces April 17 decision date

    Guard Jalen Green set his decision date for April 17 as Memphis remains a possible destination for the guard.

    By Jonah Jordan April 11, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Greg Brown, Jalen Green and the affect of coronavirus

    Memphis Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill take a look at Penny Hardaway’s newest commit, Jalen Green, Greg Brown, and how the coronavirus has affected the Tigers and Memphis.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan April 06, 2020

  • Junior college blocks leader commits to Penny Hardaway, Tigers

    Memphis picked up a commitment from USC Salkehatchie forward Ahmad Rand. He averaged 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Indians last season. 

    By Drew Hill April 02, 2020

  • Memphis basketball freshmen aim to be more than just talk

    The Memphis Tigers basketball recruits understand the recognition they have received, but they also realize they must convert that to play on the court.

    By Drew Hill April 02, 2020

  • Just the start: Assessing Penny Hardaway’s offseason comments

    Penny Hardaway hinted at some offseason developments Tuesday, but there is a lot that can change between then and the end of April. 

    By Drew Hill April 01, 2020

• March 2020

  • Six years, three coaches, no NCAA Tournament: the selfless life of a student manager

    Sam McCadams will finish graduate school in May. Last season, the student manager turned equipment intern was the only member of the Tigers program to be there since the Josh Pastner era. 

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway optimistic about recruiting and returns for next season

    It might feel like "Groundhog Day" right now, but when it's finally over, Penny Hardaway is optimistic about the Tigers' future.

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2020

  • Rodney Hamilton is behind-the-scenes ‘point guard’ for Memphis basketball

    Rodney Hamilton once looked up to Penny Hardaway in high school. Now he is the point guard behind the scenes that makes the coach's operation run smoothly. 

    By Drew Hill March 24, 2020

  • When boredom strikes: Life without the ‘heartbeat’ of Memphis, sports

    Right now, more so than any other time, every smile, laugh and life update from sports heroes go a long way.

    By Drew Hill March 21, 2020

  • Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II looking for right fit, Memphis shows interest

    Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II is determined to pick the right school this time, and Memphis is interested. 

    By Drew Hill March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees

    • Germantown cancels programming until end of March
    • Bartlett changes municipal services
    • Municipal school districts to close through March 27
    • First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
    • Weekend looms large for restaurateurs

     

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    26

    Shelby County

    2

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s season is over. What now?

    Coronavirus has slowed the coaching movement around the country and sent players home for what could be the rest of the semester. 

    By Drew Hill March 17, 2020

  • Calkins: As the final, dramatic episodes air, an inside look at ‘The Harder Way’

    They came to Memphis knowing nothing about the city or the basketball program — but as "The Harder Way" documentary series wraps up, Henry Proegler and Ryan Booth leave as believers in both. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 17, 2020

  • Calkins: Thoughts on Memphis — the team and the city — from a director of ‘The Harder Way’

    What quintessentially teenager thing happened to Tyler Harris this year? What is Precious Achiuwa really like? Henry Proegler, one of the directors of "The Harder Way," weighs in on this and more. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 17, 2020

  • Tigers, Grizzlies security guard faces life without sports

    Terrence Miller will have to dip into his savings to pay the bills now that events inside FedExForum are off. But he is one of the lucky ones. 

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2020

  • Calkins: A surreal ending for a surreal season

     It was not the season Memphis basketball expected. It was an ending nobody will ever forget.

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2020

  • The party is over for Memphis basketball’s roller coaster season

    The Memphis team that fought so hard for a chance to revive an unpredictable season will now never get the opportunity.

    By Drew Hill March 12, 2020