Martin: Tigers’ conference redemption tour off to rollicking start
Exhale, Memphis. The Tigers didn’t even make you sweat in the conference opener. Final: Memphis 90, Florida Atlantic 62. The real challenge is the next 17.
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January 2025
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What to watch in Memphis’ AAC opener against Florida Atlantic
Memphis’ game against FAU represents one of only three remaining Quad 2 or better opportunities on the Tigers’ schedule.
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December 2024
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Where Memphis stands in NCAA Tournament projections ahead of AAC play
The Tigers finished a nonconference schedule that KenPom ranks as the fourth-toughest in the country with a 10-3 overall record. What does that mean for their NCAA Tournament prospects?
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Memphis back in AP Top 25 poll following blowout win over Ole Miss
This marks the third time in the past five weeks that Memphis has been ranked in the AP Top 25.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
How high did the Tigers rise in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after their 17-point win over Ole Miss in their nonconference finale on Saturday?
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Penny Hardaway’s ‘no-nonsense’ mindset before Ole Miss game pays off
Coach Penny Hardaway’s tough attitude pushed the Tigers to respond with intensity in their Saturday afternoon rout of No. 16 Ole Miss at FedExForum.
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Memphis blows out No. 16 Ole Miss to finish nonconference play with a flourish
The Tigers (10-3) looked refocused and reenergized in an 87-70 win over No. 16 Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum to close out one of the most grueling nonconference slates in the country.
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Tigers say Dante Harris raises ‘chance to do something special’ in March
The midseason transfer’s 7-minute Memphis debut reminded coach Penny Hardaway why he knew right away that he wanted to add the Washington, D.C., native to his roster once he became available.
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Former Virginia guard Dante Harris commits to Memphis
Former Virginia and Georgetown point guard Dante Harris has committed to the Tigers, a source close to the program confirmed to The Daily Memphian on Friday evening.
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Lady Vols down Tigers despite inspiring play by DeeDee Hagemann
Transfer DeeDee Hagemann scored 19 points and led an inspired effort against visiting Tennessee in her Memphis debut.
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Memphis drops out of AP Top 25 poll following loss to Mississippi State
The Tigers fall out of the Associated Press rankings after getting blown out by the Bulldogs on Saturday at home.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
Did the Tigers remain on Parth Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after their lopsided home loss to Mississippi State on Saturday?
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With ‘no excuse’ after lopsided loss to Bulldogs, Tigers look ahead
After the No. 21 University of Memphis basketball team fell to Mississippi State at FedExForum on Saturday, the Tigers are taking the loss in stride.
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Tigers look toward conference schedule after Louisville loss
Coach Alex Simmons expects some players who’ve been out with injuries to be back by the time Memphis begins the conference schedule against Wichita State on Jan. 1.
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Buckley: The table was set. The fans showed up. The Tigers did not.
Despite a crowd announced at more than 14,000, Memphis lost big to Mississippi State. What will FedExForum look like when Ole Miss shows up next?
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Memphis suffers blowout loss to Mississippi State at home
No. 21 Memphis (9-3) fell behind by 16 at the half and could not mount a comeback as Mississippi State knocked off the Tigers, 79-66.
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Box score: Mississippi State 79, No. 21 Memphis 66
Here’s the box score for the Memphis Tigers and Mississippi State basketball game Dec. 21, 2024.
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What to watch in Memphis’ game against Mississippi State
The Bulldogs provide Penny Hardaway’s team a chance to pick up a fourth Quadrant I win.
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Penny Hardaway nominated for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Hardaway, who was also nominated last year but ultimately not selected, is one of 44 North American nominees and one of 145 total nominees.
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Hardaway explains why this season’s Tigers are ‘different' in candid interview
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Hardaway explains why this season’s Tigers are ‘different’ in candid interview
Fresh off Memphis’ 64-62 road win over Virginia, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway joins 92.9 FM (WMFS-FM) ESPN’s “Jason & John” show.
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Memphis flashes versatility, with eyes to future, against Virginia
It makes sense why visions of a March Madness run might have been fresh on the minds of Penny Hardaway and his players on Wednesday night in Charlottesville.
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Memphis refuses to fold, digs out of early hole in road win over Virginia
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Memphis refuses to fold, digs out of early hole in road win over Virginia
Led by PJ Haggerty’s 27 points, five assists and five rebounds, the Tigers overcame a performance that saw them shoot only 37.5% from the floor and 21.7% from 3-point range.
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Martin: With win at Virginia, Hardaway keeps pushing right buttons
On Wednesday, Memphis became the only team in college basketball to earn more than five Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins. And it happened in large part due to yet another crucial Hardaway adjustment.
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Box score: Memphis 64, Virginia 62
This is the box score for the NCAA game between the Memphis Tigers and the Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Memphis survives West Virginia comeback in Frisco Bowl, gets 11th win
The Tigers held off the Mountaineers, 42-37, to capture the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl.
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Box score: Memphis 42, West Virginia 37
Tigers coach has two friends, former co-workers in College Football Playoff
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