Here’s why Tigers fans should thank K.J. Lawson
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April 2021
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Report: Memphis basketball strength coach headed to Texas Tech
Darby Rich joined Penny Hardaway’s staff in 2019.
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Recruiting notebook: Memphis eyeing transfer PG, and new school emerging for Lawsons
Coastal Carolina’s DeVante’ Jones has entered the picture.
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Calkins: How DeAndre Williams became the new face of the Penny Hardaway Era (and why that’s a good thing)
If Penny Hardaway gets Memphis to the NCAA Tournament next season, he won’t do it with a glittering collection of one-and-dones. He’ll do it with players like Williams, who don’t need all of the smoke.
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Incoming class reflects Penny Hardaway’s growth as recruiter
The five signees, officially announced Monday, are part of Hardaway’s plan to “get over the hump.”
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Memphis basketball extends offers to Chandler Jackson, Justin Morgan
Penny Hardaway is turning up the heat on a couple of standouts from AAU Team Thad.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: From ‘embarrassed’ to ‘a perfect ending’
The Memphis Tigers ended their season on a high note, winning the NIT tournament.
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Former Memphis guards Damion Baugh and Boogie Ellis find new homes
The two entered the transfer portal shortly after the Tigers won the NIT championship.
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Memphis to headline 2021 preseason NIT
The University of Memphis Tigers, the NIT champion, will be in the NIT Season Tip-Off in November.
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Memphis basketball lands three-star commitment
Combo guard from Georgia is the Tigers’ second commit for the class of 2022.
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Lawson brothers’ decision coming soon, with Memphis squarely in the mix
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s pitch over Zoom resonated with the entire Lawson family, including father Keelon.
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Memphis basketball lands Miami freshman transfer
Despite his limited playing time, Earl Timberlake was considered one of the best available players in the transfer portal.
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Tigers basketball mailbag: Transfers, a way-too-early lineup and a farewell
One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.
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Tigers’ new guard knows what he wants; it turned out to be Memphis
Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.
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Moussa Cisse declares for NBA draft, maintains NCAA eligibility
Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Who might Hardaway pick up in transfer portal
Monday night’s NCAA title game between Baylor and Gonzaga was a testament to the importance of transfers.
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Tigers basketball: Where Penny Hardaway’s roster stands after transfers
The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs.
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Tigers guard Jordan Nesbitt enters transfer portal
Nesbitt, who was part of coach Penny Hardaway’s 2021 signing class, enrolled a semester early and joined the Tigers in January. He played a total of 12 minutes in three games.
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March 2021
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Memphis basketball: Boogie Ellis, Damion Baugh, D.J. Jeffries enter transfer portal
Mere days after the Tigers won the NIT, Ellis, Baugh and Jeffries have decided to leave.
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Memphis basketball: Best play, MVP, bench celebrations
Landers Nolley II and Lester Quinones are among Tigers to take home The Daily Memphian’s end-of-season awards.
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Memphis’ new women’s basketball coach lauded as ‘proven winner’ and a ‘star’
The team has met Katrina Merriweather, and one player already has deemed her “the true definition of Black Girl Magic.”
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Calkins: Katrina Merriweather will make women’s basketball at Memphis matter once again
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Tigers Basketball Insider: After rocky start, Memphis finishes season No. 1 in defensive efficiency
It wasn’t always sunny skies for the Tigers, but they capped the season with a dominant NIT title run.
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Calkins: Now comes the hard part for Penny Hardaway — persuading his players to stick around
The Memphis Tigers could be a dangerous team next season if their most important players return. But will they? In the age of the transfer portal, all bets are off.
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Tigers triumphant after demolishing Mississippi State in NIT championship
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring.
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Alex Lomax relishes Tigers’ NIT championship with an eye on next season
The leader lost time to an ankle injury, but Penny Hardaway made sure Lomax got to bask in the glory.
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