There are 2343 article(s) tagged MEMPHIS TIGERS BASKETBALL:

• September 2020

  • Memphis on 4-star small forward Jordan Nesbitt’s top 3 list

    The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 18, 2020

  • No Tigers in the Bahamas: 2020 Battle 4 Atlantis canceled

    Memphis basketball won’t have the prestigious tournament, but might have nonconference schedule flexibility.

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • Shoot your shot: Memphis guard Lester Quinones is a hunter on the prowl

    The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • NCAA sets Nov. 25 start date for 2020-21 college basketball season

    The NCAA approved a delayed Nov. 25 start date for the 2020-21 basketball season. The University of Memphis will await guidance from the American Athletic Conference on the league portion of its schedule.

    By Danielle Lerner September 16, 2020

  • Four stats that could unlock new levels for Memphis basketball

    The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 15, 2020

  • A few Memphis Tigers class of 2021 recruiting priorities

    The Tigers’ class is currently ranked No. 50 in the nation and No. 2 in the American Athletic Conference.

    By Jonah Jordan September 14, 2020

  • Memphis mailbag: Tigers basketball recruiting, scheduling and roster questions

    Tigers beat writer Danielle Lerner tackles what to expect for the 2020-21 season.

    By Danielle Lerner September 11, 2020

  • Comparisons to Penny Hardaway follow Mike Miller as he leaves for Houston High

    Miller’s decision to leave Penny’s side has invited all kinds of comparisons.

    By Jonah Jordan September 10, 2020

  • Memphis releases 2020-21 basketball season ticket information

    Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.

    By Danielle Lerner September 10, 2020

  • ‘Relentless’ Boogie Ellis transformed himself in offseason

    The Memphis Tigers guard hopes the improved numbers (pounds, vertical) will translate on the court.

    By Danielle Lerner September 08, 2020

  • Recruiting Notebook: Josh Minott moves up in 2021 recruiting rankings

    The latest on Penny Hardaway's class of 2021, including Josh Minott and Jordan Nesbitt.

    By Jonah Jordan September 04, 2020

  • Veterans Alex Lomax and Lance Thomas like ‘vibe’ of their teammates

    Eager to play after a summer away from the court, the Memphis basketball team is ready to exploit its talent and experience.

    By Danielle Lerner September 03, 2020

  • It’s a numbers game: How Memphis basketball weaponizes advanced analytics

    With leadership from assistant Cody Toppert, the Tigers have developed in-house reports to chart just about every stat.

    By Danielle Lerner September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • Landers Nolley II eligible for Memphis Tigers this season

    The forward, a redshirt sophomore, is expected to compete for a starting spot.

    By Danielle Lerner August 31, 2020

  • Wooddale three-star Johnathan Lawson intends to reclassify if no high school basketball

    Coveted guard with Memphis on his top-6 list wants to enroll in college early if the pandemic wipes out the high school season. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 29, 2020

  • Where will James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa be drafted? NBA front office staff weigh in

    “They’re different, but they bring some things that any team will have to have to have success," one NBA scout said of Wiseman and Achiuwa. 

    By Danielle Lerner August 25, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway closing in on replacement for assistant Mike Miller

    The Memphis Tigers will make their assistant coaching hire "within the next week or so," Hardaway said Monday.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

  • Gains galore: Inside Memphis basketball’s summer workouts

    Boogie Ellis is 'a man possessed,' and other weight room observations from strength coach Darby Rich.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: Farewell, Jeff Green Experience; Precious Achiuwa’s slot in the NBA draft is a conundrum

    After five years, the debt on Jeff Green is finally paid ... unless it's not. Some draft projections have Precious Achiuwa slipping. And broadcaster Thom Brennaman has probably silenced himself for a while.

    By Don Wade August 23, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s defense will be its calling card this season (again)

    These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.

    By Danielle Lerner August 19, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: The heart of the college football matter, and a possible hoops bracketology

    Some doctors have sounded the alarm about the effects after recovering from COVID-19; it's not too early to consider alternate NCAA basketball tournament formats; and Christian Brothers University has shut down some fall sports until Jan. 1

    By Don Wade August 16, 2020

  • Five-star guard, Memphis native Kennedy Chandler commits to Tennessee

    The No. 11 overall prospect in the class of 2021 also was considering Memphis, Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina.

    By Jonah Jordan August 14, 2020

  • Three-star forward James Graham III sets announcement date

    The recruit out of Milwaukee includes Memphis as one of his four finalists.

    By Jonah Jordan August 11, 2020

  • Forward Josh Minott commits to Memphis Tigers

    The four-star forward is the first prospect to join Penny Hardaway's class of 2021. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 08, 2020

  • Recruiting Notebook: Guard Skyy Clark includes Memphis in top 8

    Forward Josh Minott is close to making his pick, with the Tigers in the picture.

    By Jonah Jordan August 07, 2020