Topic: Memphis Tigers Basketball
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December 2018
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Memphis (5-4) put away a scrappy UAB (6-3) squad 94-76 for their fourth home win of the season Saturday afternoon. -
What does Penny Hardaway want from Isaiah Maurice? An encore to his last game
Three days after the best game of his young career as a Memphis Tiger, Isaiah Maurice conceded that, yes, he has had an adjustment period. Which makes him just like his teammates. -
Memphis distributing 7,500 Hardaway bobbleheads Saturday
The first 7,500 spectators entering FedExForum for Saturday afternoon's University of Memphis game will received a Penny Hardaway bobblehead – the university's latest promotion as fans return to games under the lure of the Tigers' new coach. -
Main Event: Tigers down South Dakota State 88-80 as old friend Jeremiah Martin re-emerges
Last season if was going to get done, then Jeremiah Martin was probably going to be the one to do it. He led Memphis in scoring with 18.9 points per game, but also in assists and steals, and as a 6-foot-3 guard was even third in rebounding percentage. -
At the Horn: Harris, Martin lead Tigers past South Dakota State 88-80
Tyler Harris and Jeremiah Martin scored 22 points each and a pesky Memphis defense forced 23 turnovers as the Tigers defeated South Dakota State 88-80 on Tuesday night. -
Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Tigers defense forces Jackrabbit mistakes
Memphis (4-4) won their best home game of the season in an 88-80 contest over South Dakota State (7-3). -
Chapter Five: As his team struggles to take flight, Penny Hardaway buys the wings
How, you may ask, did Penny Hardaway come to sign a wing sauce stain? -
South Dakota State and Mike Daum more than worthy, says Penny Hardaway
Forty-two years ago, to the day, South Dakota State came to Memphis for a basketball game and left on the low end of a 109-76 score. If the Tigers are to win the second-ever meeting against the Jackrabbits – and Memphis is arguably a slight underdog – the final score probably will not look anything like that. -
Tigers crumble in second half, fall 78-67 to No. 20 Texas Tech
Had it been a 30-minute game, the Memphis Tigers might have been fine. When Jeremiah Martin split two free throws with 9:09 left in the second half, Memphis still had a double-digit lead, 57-45, over No. 20 Texas Tech.
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November 2018
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Penny Hardaway: Adjustments required for 3-3 Tigers
The biggest news out of Penny Hardaway’s press conference on Thursday, Nov. 29, was that top recruit James Wiseman had signed his national letter of intent. -
Wiseman officially signs with Tigers
East High center James Wiseman, who announced last week he will attend the University of Memphis, has officially signed with the Tigers, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said Thursday. -
Wade: In era of ‘hot takes,’ Penny’s first team doesn’t lend itself to one
There were at least moments of reason. Somewhere along the Penny Hardaway timeline – from rumor of his hiring to today when his first team stands 3-3 – there were small moments when people seemed to understand. -
Tigers down Canisius 71-63 in Orlando in consolation bracket
After Oklahoma State handed Memphis a 20-point loss in the first round of the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, coach Penny Hardaway called the performance “embarrassing” and vowed to make adjustments. -
Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
Memphis 71, Canisius 63 -
Hard-to-read Shutes ready to continue success at University of Memphis
Nobody at the breakfast table knew what school Jamirah Shutes would choose for college, not even her parents. Missouri, Ole Miss and Purdue were putting pressure on the 5-foot-7 guard from Brownsville to commit. The school 45 minutes away from her and her family still had a shot, though. -
James Wiseman picks Hardaway and Memphis Tigers
Center James Wiseman committed Tuesday to play college basketball at the University of Memphis – among the biggest recruiting successes in the program’s history and a huge accomplishment for first-year coach Penny Hardaway. -
Calkins: James Wiseman picks Memphis over Kentucky and it could be a magical ride
Just before noon, James Wiseman looked into the ESPN cameras, and said “After long, thoughtful consideration, I will be attending the University of . . .” -
James Wiseman commits today; here’s what you need to know
James Wiseman, the nation’s top college basketball prospect, will announce his college decision Tuesday morning on ESPN's SportsCenter. -
Chapter Three: During an emotional week, Memphis basketball fans fell back in love
You know the best part? -
Top prospect Wiseman to announce college choice Tuesday
James Wiseman, the nation’s No. 1 prospect, will announce Tuesday his decision on where he will play college basketball during an appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter at 11 a.m. CST. -
Calkins: James Wiseman has to pick Memphis, right?
It’s got to be Memphis, right? -
Double-tough: Memphis Tigers turn back Yale 109-102 in two overtimes
On a mid-November Saturday night inside FedExForum, it felt like mid-March and the first round of the NCAA Tournament. For 45 minutes – through regulation and the first overtime – Memphis and Yale competed, overcame, refused to blink. -
Calkins: Memphis shows its guts in thrilling double-overtime win over Yale
Tyler Harris stepped to the line with 2.9 seconds left needing to hit three straight free throws to tie the game and send it into overtime. -
At the Horn: Harris, Martin lead Tigers to double overtime win
Tyler Harris scored 22 points, Jeremiah Martin added 20 as Memphis had to go to double overtime Saturday night before defeating Yale 109-102. -
Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Honoring Azab and the drama of double-OT
Memphis (2-1) fought off a scrappy Yale (1-1) squad 109-102 in double overtime at FedExForum Saturday night.
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