Tigers head to Tulane hoping for more stable play, focus
The Tigers started slow at home against ECU even though they had a good crowd behind them. Sunday at Tulane, they will have to supply their own energy.
Topic: Penny Hardaway
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January 2019
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway says ‘Shame on the seniors’ after much-too-close win
Penny Hardaway continues to try to push the right buttons to motivate his Memphis basketball team. As the win over East Carolina made abundantly clear, this has not been an easy task.
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Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72
Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU.
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Hardaway turns Tigers’ focus to toughness ahead of East Carolina matchup
Head coach Penny Hardaway has the Tigers focused on toughness with East Carolina coming to FedExForum Thursday.
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Where the Memphis Tigers stand in recruiting entering the New Year
Head coach Penny Hardaway entered 2019 with three commits to this year's recruiting class. -
No. 19 and undefeated Houston poses major challenge for Memphis
After the Memphis Tigers had held off Wichita State 85-74 at FedExForum last Thursday to open American Athletic Conference play, attention turned to the road test awaiting at 5 p.m. Sunday in Houston against the No. 19 and undefeated Cougars (14-0, 1-0 AAC). -
Calkins: So maybe Penny Hardaway can coach?
Penny Hardaway answers critics regarding his potential coaching acumen as Tigers take down Gregg Marshall and Wichita State in American Athletic Conference opener.
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Tigers, Shockers open AAC play trying to find consistency
If Memphis and Wichita State have another gear, now would be a good time to find it. “Things are going to ramp up,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday. -
Calkins: Alex Lomax hears the harsh criticisms – but wouldn’t change a thing
When Alex Lomax was named Mr. Basketball his sophomore and junior years of high school, everyone in Memphis loved him. -
Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2019 (and Penny Hardaway is not No. 1)
Two new sports franchises, a world-class golf tournamaent and the arrival of James Wiseman mean 2019 could be an historic year in Memphis sports. Here are the top 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of the year ahead (and, no, Penny Hardaway is not No. 1).
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December 2018
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Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2018
Penny Hardaway was the most compelling Memphis sports figure of 2018. But here are 10 more who shaped the year.
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Chapter Eight: In 2018, Penny Hardaway changed everything
Just one year ago, Memphis Tiger basketball was an embarrassment. New coach Penny Hardaway has changed everything.
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Tigers wake up for second half, easily defeat Florida A&M 96-65
After a lackluster first half, Memphis put on an offensive display to coast to an easy 96-65 win over Florida A&M in the Tigers final game before conference play
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Brewton provides steady bench production as his role is defined in Penny Hardaway era
Once Penny Hardaway successfully recruited Alex Lomax (East) and Tyler Harris (Cordova) to Memphis, it was clear that there was going to be a squeeze at guard for minutes. -
Saturday’s Memphis-Tennessee State game could be a free-throw contest
If Memphis and Tennessee State foul at their usual rate Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway says fans may need a pillow.
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Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny
Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.
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Calkins: Antwann Jones saves Penny Hardaway and Memphis from a flop
This could have been embarrassing for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis program. It’s one thing to get into a public fracas with Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. It’s another thing to then go out and lose to a team like Little Rock. But with 3:52 left in the game, Little Rock up by two points, embarrassment seemed distinctly possible. -
Memphis Tigers struggle before beating Little Rock 99-89
Four days earlier with No. 3 Tennessee in a sold-out building, adrenaline was no problem for Memphis. -
Calkins: Penny Hardaway comes out swinging at Rick Barnes
And on the third day after the Memphis-Tennessee game, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway went after Tennessee coach Rick Barnes with balled up — not fists — but words, at the very least. -
Hardaway goes off on UT’s Rick Barnes, calls Vols coach’s comments ‘low class’
Head coach Penny Hardaway had strong words for Tennessee coach Rick Barnes on Tuesday afternoon. -
Tigers have seen best Kyvon Davenport, but can they keep him?
He had just scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against No. 3 Tennessee. So, I asked Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport, point-blank, if he had surprised himself a little. -
Main Event: Slow start dooms Tigers against No. 3 Tennessee
It was during a timeout midway through the second half that Tiger nation seemed to cast its vote on the day. Fans were standing and cheering. Roaring, really. -
Chapter Seven: Memphis vs. Tennessee was a welcome brawl
Just 47 seconds remained in this brawl of a game, when an actual brawl seemed on the verge of breaking out. -
Vols get better of Tigers as cross-state rivalry renews
Forward Admiral Schofield had just scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds when he was struck with the urge to remind the capacity crowd at FedExForum who was on top. -
Memphis-UT rivalry not lost on former Vols who started out Tiger fans
They grew up here, knew the heroes of Memphis Tigers basketball, and tried to emulate them. Time was, they bled blue. But it didn’t guarantee that they would stay here and play for the hometown team.
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