There are 186 article(s) tagged NCAA:

• February 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Memphis OL Obinna Eze transfers to TCU

    Eze will be able to play immediately at the Power Five school as a grad transfer.

    By Steven Johnson January 08, 2021

• December 2020

  • Memphis transfer DeAndre Williams immediately eligible, will play vs. Tulane

    The 6-foot-9 transfer from Evansville was ruled immediately eligible Wednesday after the NCAA passed new legislation.

    By Danielle Lerner December 16, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers release full 2020-21 basketball schedule

    The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.

    By Danielle Lerner December 07, 2020

  • Tigers basketball: NCAA wants more info on DeAndre Williams waiver

    Until the NCAA issues a final ruling, Williams can practice with the Tigers but remains sidelined during games.

    By Danielle Lerner December 04, 2020

• November 2020

  • Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy

    With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy

    University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy

    Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 28, 2020

  • Memphis suffers first loss in heartbreaker vs. WKU

    Landers Nolley II scored 25 points, but the Tigers’ inconsistent performance was costly at the Crossover Classic.

    By Danielle Lerner November 26, 2020

  • Tigers’ Rand to miss opener vs. Saint Mary’s

    Here’s what to expect for the Tigers' season opener Wednesday at the Crossover Classic.

    By Danielle Lerner November 24, 2020

  • Memphis OL Titus Jones enters transfer portal

    The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons. 

    By Steven Johnson November 23, 2020

  • Moussa Cisse cleared ‘for immediate eligibility’ for Memphis Tigers

    The center will be able to play in the season opener Wednesday against Saint Mary’s.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 21, 2020

  • Game against SFA is time for Tigers to show they can hang tight

    Memphis has not had a game this season without a turnover.

    By Steven Johnson November 19, 2020

  • Memphis’ Kory Gainwell enters transfer portal

    The running back is the younger brother of Kenneth Gainwell, who opted out before the season.

    By Steven Johnson November 19, 2020

  • James Wiseman on his blip of a Memphis Tigers career: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’

    The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.

    By Danielle Lerner November 16, 2020

  • Memphis basketball: How COVID-19 will change opening day

    The Tigers' season opener at the Crossover Classic will have a different feel thanks to the pandemic.

    By Danielle Lerner November 14, 2020

  • Tigers basketball has versatility on its side this season

    Penny Hardaway enters his third season at Memphis with flexible and experienced players.

    By Danielle Lerner November 12, 2020

  • Calkins: No reason (yet!) to have Memphis in the Top 25

    You can’t blame Associated Press voters for leaving the Tigers out of the preseason poll. The program has a recent history of underachieving. This is the year to flip that around. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 09, 2020

• October 2020

  • Memphis, American Athletic Conference to play 20-game league schedule

    The AAC will add two games to its traditional 18-game schedule this season.

    By Danielle Lerner October 13, 2020

• September 2020

  • How the NCAA eligibility waiver could affect Memphis football down the road

    Fall athletes, including seniors, will retain a year of eligibility even if they play in 2020.

    By Steven Johnson September 24, 2020

  • Memphis mailbag: Tigers basketball recruiting, scheduling and roster questions

    Tigers beat writer Danielle Lerner tackles what to expect for the 2020-21 season.

    By Danielle Lerner September 11, 2020

  • Memphis releases 2020-21 basketball season ticket information

    Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.

    By Danielle Lerner September 10, 2020

  • College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

    The NCAA is considering a bubble for college basketball, but Penny Hardaway has his doubts. “It’s possible, but it’s not going to be easy.”

    By The Associated Press September 09, 2020