There are 1488 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• October 2019

  • Back gym boys vs. five star prospects: Memphis, Houston point fingers at media day

    The Tigers wanted the pressure of being picked first in the league, and Houston seems eager to let them have it. 

    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

  • AAC Media Notebook: Precious Achiuwa on the pros, Connecticut vs. Memphis and Lil’ Penny

    Precious Achiuwa took a look at the G-League, Penny Hardaway hasn't talked about scheduling a series with UConn and Lil' Penny could be making a return. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 14, 2019

  • AAC Media Day: Memphis basketball storylines to follow

    Are the league’s other coaches buying the Memphis hype? That and other questions are prime topics as the American Athletic Conference basketball media day is set for Monday.

    By Drew Hill October 13, 2019

  • Despite ‘nonsense,’ Penny Hardaway says Memphis basketball is still ‘the hunters’

    Penny Hardaway said despite all the nonsense in the air about his team, it won't change who they are and what they want to do. 

    By Drew Hill October 08, 2019

  • Calkins: Most talented Memphis team ever? Scout’s honor, it may be

    NBA scouts jammed into the gym for the Memphis Tigers pro day. It's a sign of how the program has changed. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 08, 2019

  • Memphis basketball flexes its muscles at Pro Day

    Memphis is one of a handful of programs with the firepower to host a pro day. 

    By Drew Hill October 08, 2019

  • Memphis basketball Pro Day begins NBA scout frenzy this week

    Between Tigers pro day and Grizzlies vs. Breakers, Memphis is the place to be for NBA scouts this week.

    By Drew Hill October 06, 2019

  • Calkins: This Memphis Madness had all the smoke

    Penny Hardaway said he wanted all the smoke. This Memphis Madness, that became the unapologetic theme. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 04, 2019

  • Ranking the 10 best moments of Memphis Madness

    There were highlights through the curtain-raising Memphis Madness, including rappers, recruits and rim-rattling dunks as the Tigers unveiled the team wanting all the smoke.

    By Drew Hill October 04, 2019

  • Memphis Madness: ‘Special night’ for Tigers shows endless possibilities

    A night of newness – from players to court to hopes of a national championship – Memphis Madness provided the first look at Penny Hardaway's 2019-20 squad. 

    By Drew Hill October 04, 2019

  • Memphis Madness: Tigers reveal new floor for 2019-20 season

    The new court is far from the traditional look. 

    By Drew Hill October 03, 2019

  • Memphis Madness: Q&A with recruiting analyst Jake Weingarten

    Memphis Madness figures to be the most important recruiting night of the year for the Memphis Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill October 02, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Welcome to Clap Back U

    Lester Quinones didn't back off his Twitter shots at former Tennessee players Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams. 

    By Drew Hill October 02, 2019

  • ‘Mystery Train,’ ‘Blue Chips’ among highlights at Indie Memphis

    Classic films, new work and lots of local interest highlight the 2019 Indie Memphis Film Festival schedule. 

    By Chris Herrington October 02, 2019

  • Memphis cranks the heat up on four-star 2020 recruit Chris Moore

    Chris Moore will take his official visit to Memphis this weekend but is not expected to make any commitment on his college career with more recruiting visits on tap.

    By Drew Hill October 01, 2019

• September 2019

  • Made for Memphis: James Wiseman is the student and the teacher

    James Wiseman's high school Chinese-language teacher said the 7-footer is more than just a star athlete. 

    By Drew Hill September 30, 2019

  • Made for Memphis: From puppy to pit bull, Damion Baugh is the forever underdog

    Damion Baugh is the Tigers’ meanest player on the court, and the nicest off it. 

    By Drew Hill September 29, 2019

  • Notes and observations from Memphis basketball’s first practice

    Penny Hardaway wants his team mentally and physically ready as the full practice schedule begins. 

    By Drew Hill September 25, 2019

  • Calkins: James Wiseman jump-starts the season with a joyful jam

    James Wiseman punctuated the first official practice of the Memphis Tiger season with an emphatic jam. And, no, this is not going to get old. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 24, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway has to prove ‘em wrong again

    Can Penny Hardaway get the most out of his No. 1 recruiting class? Early top 25 rankings suggest the experts are skeptical. Which is just fine by Hardaway, who aims to prove them wrong again. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 24, 2019

  • Who takes the last shot for Memphis basketball? Who knows? Who cares?

    Penny Hardaway is hoping leaders will emerge from his young team this fall. But any number of players could be the one to take a game-winning shot.

    By Drew Hill September 23, 2019

  • Memphis-based AAU Team Thad makes noteworthy move to Nike EYBL circuit

    Team Thad shifts from Under Armour to Nike EYBL, a move that could spell good news for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill September 22, 2019

  • Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era is a real-life fantasy

    Penny Hardaway is holding his inaugural fantasy camp this weekend. The man can somehow make kids of us all. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 22, 2019

  • Calkins: Memphis basketball releases its schedule – of joy

    The most-anticipated Memphis basketball schedule in years has finally been released. So mark your calendars. For a season of thrills.

    By Geoff Calkins September 20, 2019