There are 2519 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers:

• June 2022

  • Emmanuel Akot commits to Memphis

    The transfer from Boise State gives the Tigers another shooter and a secondary ballhandler.

    By Steven Johnson June 19, 2022

  • Social Club: Folks share reactions to ‘P-Valley,’ debate spaghetti and catfish

    A spaghetti and catfish debate, mixed feelings about the depiction of Mississippians in “P-Valley” and fans react to a new Tiger commit.

    By Jasmine McCraven June 17, 2022

  • Memphis softball coach resigns

    Natalie Poole was head coach of the Tigers softball team for 11 seasons. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 16, 2022

  • Memphis baseball names Tim Jamieson as pitching coach

    The former Missouri head coach helped develop major league pitcher Max Scherzer.

    By Steven Johnson June 16, 2022

  • Memphis basketball scheduled to play in 2023 Battle 4 Atlantis

    The Tigers will be facing blue bloods and rising programs, including UNC and Arkansas.

    By Steven Johnson June 15, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Here’s why you should expect Seth Henigan to be even better this season

    The jump from Year 1 to Year 2 should be a significant one for the Tigers quarterback. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 15, 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Are transfer options dwindling for Memphis?

    Even if Emmanuel Akot joins the program, the Tigers will need at least one more key difference maker that could potentially start. The options are getting thinner and thinner by the day.

    By Steven Johnson June 14, 2022

  • Calkins: Frank Haith is a Tiger? Penny Hardaway strikes again.

    Penny Hardaway has now added the former AAC Coach of the Year along with Kendric Davis (former AAC Player of the Year). That’s impressive work for the coach of a program facing possible NCAA sanctions. It speaks to Hardaway’s resilience, above all.

     

    By Geoff Calkins June 14, 2022

  • U of M recruit discovered Hardaway on ‘NBA 2K’ — then met the real thing

    The newest member of the Tigers came to the U.S. from Nigeria after the deaths of his parents. Though he picked up the game late, his roundabout journey has landed him in Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson June 13, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Here’s the average crowd size for each AAC team last year

    Here’s the stadium capacity, average attendance and capacity percentage for each team in the Athletic American Conference last season. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 11, 2022

  • Calkins: Kerrick Jackson is a critical hire for Memphis — and for baseball

    Kerrick Jackson broke down Wednesday when he was asked what it meant to be one of just three Division 1 baseball coaches outside the HBCUs. Can he succeed at Memphis? All of baseball had better hope so. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 08, 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Why this season will be huge for Johnathan Lawson

    For both this year and the future of the program, Lawson’s progress with his development will be a major storyline to watch.

    By Steven Johnson June 07, 2022

  • Hardaway gives update on recruiting, coaching staff

    Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is seeking more help from transfers, and Rasheed Wallace is likely heading west.

    By Steven Johnson June 06, 2022

  • Former Tigers running back named on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

    DeAngelo Williams finished his college career as the NCAA leader with 7,573 all-purpose yards. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 06, 2022

  • Calkins: You’d never guess what’s on the menu at Penny Hardaway’s new restaurant

    “There’s no telling if Penny Hardaway’s new restaurant will live up to expectations. But it should be better than Cal’s!”

    By Geoff Calkins June 03, 2022

  • Calkins: Quinones’ shorts were teeny. His impact was not.

    Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.

    By Geoff Calkins June 01, 2022

  • Source: Tigers’ Lester Quinones to remain in NBA draft

    The guard wowed NBA teams during his private workouts and has become a potential second-round pick.

    Related story:

    DeAndre Williams withdraws from NBA draft, returns to Memphis

    By Steven Johnson June 01, 2022

  • DeAndre Williams withdraws from NBA draft, returns to Memphis

    One of the most important pieces of the upcoming season is returning to the Tigers.

    By Steven Johnson June 01, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Field goal kicking should improve this season

    The Tigers struggled kicking field goals last season, but a healthy David Kemp should make the kicking staff more reliable this year. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 01, 2022

• May 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Quinones stock on the rise ahead of important deadline

    With the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft tomorrow, June 1, Quinones’ decision could be more difficult than anticipated.

    By Steven Johnson May 31, 2022

  • As draft deadline looms, Lester Quinones has a decision to make

    Predictions had the guard returning to Memphis, but with the entry withdrawal date coming up, things might be changing. 

    By John Martin May 29, 2022

  • Kerrick Jackson expected to be Tigers’ new baseball coach

    Kerrick Jackson would be the first Black baseball coach in the Memphis program’s history. 

    By Frank Bonner II May 28, 2022

  • Memphis basketball a finalist for coveted transfer

    Matthew Mayer was a key piece of Baylor’s national championship team in 2021.

    By Steven Johnson May 26, 2022

  • Former Tiger Josh Minott has a busy week of NBA workouts

    Coming off the NBA draft combine, Minott is slated to work out for Toronto and Atlanta, among others.

    By Steven Johnson May 25, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Why Cal transfer Ryan Glover chose Memphis

    With just one year of eligibility left, Ryan Glover wanted to choose a school that was ready to win now. 

    By Frank Bonner II May 25, 2022