Penny Hardaway: Tigers still want to play Tennessee
If Tennessee remains unwilling to reschedule, Hardaway hopes the Tigers can pick up a big game with another school.
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December 2021
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Calkins: COVID didn’t cost Memphis the Tennessee game. A failure of leadership did.
‘The Memphis-Tennessee game was canceled because too many Tigers players were unvaccinated. That’s an indictment of Penny Hardaway’s leadership.’
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Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellation
Coach Penny Hardaway, who previously said that 90% of the Tigers were vaccinated, “probably just misspoke on that” figure.
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Tigers’ game against Alabama State canceled
The University of Memphis had to cancel its second straight basketball game due to COVID-19 protocols in the program
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What’s next for Tigers after Tennessee cancellation?
University of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes seemed pretty adamant that the two in-state rivals wouldn’t be rescheduling a game for this season. So where does that leave University of Memphis basketball?
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Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
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It’s Lomax vs. Chandler, the point guard who got away
Saturday’s matchup between Memphis and Tennessee puts a spotlight on a player many believed should have ended up with the Tigers.
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Scouting report: Bragging rights and more on line vs. Tennessee
Coming off a stunning upset of Alabama, the Tigers have to contend with a top defense and an offense that likes to share the ball.
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Memphis center Jalen Duren signs NIL deal with Bose
The Tigers freshman center has added a big name to his NIL portfolio.
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Here’s how the Tigers’ players-only meeting came about
A dejected DeAndre Williams reached out to his high school coach, who offered sage advice.
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Toy drive part of ‘beautiful week’ for Tigers basketball
Alex Lomax once was the child receiving Christmas toys at a community center. Now he’s the one passing them out. “This means a lot to me, being from Memphis and being able to give back toys to the kids,” he said.
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What we learned about the Tigers after shocking Alabama
The most encouraging sign from Tuesday’s win was Penny Hardaway’s growth on the sideline.
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Tigers deliver emphatic upset over No. 6 Alabama
It marked the end of the four-game losing streak, and was the Tigers’ first win against a top-10 team since March 2014 against Louisville.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis honors 14 Tigers during team banquet
Linebacker JJ Russell was named the Memphis MVP on Sunday, Dec. 12.
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Calkins: Memphis saves its season with an arena-shaking win
When Tyler Harris hit a 3-pointer to put the Memphis Tigers up by 19 on No. 6 Alabama, FedExForum erupted in air-shaking joy. It was a win that saved a season. And felt just like old times.
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How a players-only meeting might’ve just saved the Tigers’ season
Thanks to DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax, the Tigers might be finally coming together as a team.
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Box score: Memphis 92, Alabama 78
Dec. 14, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat No. 6 Alabama at FedExForum.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Who must be the X-factor for Memphis to beat Alabama?
Memphis needs one of its veterans to step up in a big way against Alabama.
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Why Penny Hardaway believes this will be ‘a beautiful week’ for Tigers basketball
Two wins against ranked teams would change the tone right away, but questions about his rotations remain.
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Scouting report: Memphis will have its hands full with surging Alabama
The Crimson Tide are ranked No. 6 in the country, with a high-octane offense.
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Does Penny Hardaway have what it takes to turn the Tigers’ season around?
The fourth-year Memphis coach believes the team is feeling “the pressure of the world.”
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Calkins: Hardaway is right — the problem is ‘bad coaching’
Penny Hardaway said Memphis lost to Murray State because of “bad coaching.” But there is no evidence he intends to fix it.
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Box score: Murray State 74, Memphis 72
Dec. 10, 2021: Murray State defeated Memphis at FedExForum.
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Tigers squander halftime lead in upset to Murray State
The Racers hit eight of their first nine 3-point attempts in the second half to turn the tide in the Tigers’ fourth straight loss.
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Social Club: Tornado weather, Birds Aren’t Real and basketball fans react to Brooks
Severe weather is on the horizon, Penny asks for prayers and sweet potato pancakes get a shout-out.
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