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

• October 2019

  • New-look CBU hopes to learn from loss to Memphis

    The new-look Christian Brothers University Buccaneers want to learn from loss to highly-touted Memphis Tigers.

    By Jonah Jordan October 25, 2019

  • Memphis basketball shows youth, potential in victory over Christian Brothers

    Memphis doesn't want the excuse of being young to hinder its long-term progress. 

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Calkins: JAMES WISEMAN IS GOING TO BE FINE

    The Memphis Tigers defeated Christian Brothers Thursday but all anyone could talk about was the injured James Wiseman. Who is going to be absolutely fine. (Pretty please?) 

    By Geoff Calkins October 24, 2019

  • Hardaway hopes Wiseman will return for season opener

    Coach Penny Hardaway hopes James Wiseman will return from a right ankle injury in the next few weeks. 

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Wiseman out in exhibition game against CBU

    Center James Wiseman was a late scratch for Thursday's game against CBU as the Tigers take a cautious approach with the leader of its frontcourt. 

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Memphis basketball season preview: Tigers back in action

    Penny Hardaway expects Memphis to look "totally different" when it hits the floor on Thursday.

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2019

  • Hardaway can earn bonuses this season

    Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.

    By Drew Hill October 23, 2019

  • AP names James Wiseman to preseason All-America team

    The honors continue to roll in for Memphis basketball as freshman James Wiseman named AP first team All-American. 

    By Drew Hill October 22, 2019

  • How ESPN landed the early-season showdown between Memphis and Oregon

    After matching Memphis and Oregon for an early-season basketball game, Memphis and ESPN Events have several ongoing conversations about future opportunities, according to ESPN Events Vice President Clint Overby.

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2019

  • Memphis basketball ranked No. 14 in preseason AP Top 25

    The Tigers' preseason ranking should come as no surprise. 

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Tigers freshmen pack on muscle after summer training program

    While James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa bulked up, DJ Jeffries and Lester Quinones slimmed down. 

    By Drew Hill October 18, 2019

  • AAC Media Day: Injuries, Wiseman bulks up and Hardaway clarifies national championship quote

    James Wiseman said he's added some more muscle thanks to a new diet and exercise regimen. His growth and other nuggets from Monday's AAC media day.

    By Drew Hill October 15, 2019

  • AAC Media Day: Preseason poll features surprising results

    The Tigers did not receive the most first-place votes from the league's coaches in the preseason AAC rankings, and ended up tied with Houston as the team predicted to win the conference.

    By Drew Hill October 14, 2019

  • Back gym boys vs. five star prospects: Memphis, Houston point fingers at media day

    The Tigers wanted the pressure of being picked first in the league, and Houston seems eager to let them have it. 

    By Drew Hill October 14, 2019

  • James Wiseman: Precious Achiuwa, Damion Baugh snubbed on AAC honors list

    Precious Achiuwa didn't seem bothered at all that he was not selected preseason first or second team all-conference. 

    By Drew Hill October 14, 2019

  • AAC Media Notebook: Precious Achiuwa on the pros, Connecticut vs. Memphis and Lil’ Penny

    Precious Achiuwa took a look at the G-League, Penny Hardaway hasn't talked about scheduling a series with UConn and Lil' Penny could be making a return. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 14, 2019

  • AAC Media Day: Memphis basketball storylines to follow

    Are the league’s other coaches buying the Memphis hype? That and other questions are prime topics as the American Athletic Conference basketball media day is set for Monday.

    By Drew Hill October 13, 2019

  • Despite ‘nonsense,’ Penny Hardaway says Memphis basketball is still ‘the hunters’

    Penny Hardaway said despite all the nonsense in the air about his team, it won't change who they are and what they want to do. 

    By Drew Hill October 08, 2019

  • Calkins: This Memphis Madness had all the smoke

    Penny Hardaway said he wanted all the smoke. This Memphis Madness, that became the unapologetic theme. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 04, 2019

  • Ranking the 10 best moments of Memphis Madness

    There were highlights through the curtain-raising Memphis Madness, including rappers, recruits and rim-rattling dunks as the Tigers unveiled the team wanting all the smoke.

    By Drew Hill October 04, 2019

  • Memphis Madness: ‘Special night’ for Tigers shows endless possibilities

    A night of newness – from players to court to hopes of a national championship – Memphis Madness provided the first look at Penny Hardaway's 2019-20 squad. 

    By Drew Hill October 04, 2019

  • McFerrin hopes mix of young and old can push Tigers to better season

    Coach Melissa McFerrin hopes a mix of youth and veterans can lead the Tigers to their best season in recent memory. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 03, 2019

  • Memphis Madness: Tigers reveal new floor for 2019-20 season

    The new court is far from the traditional look. 

    By Drew Hill October 03, 2019

  • Memphis Madness: Q&A with recruiting analyst Jake Weingarten

    Memphis Madness figures to be the most important recruiting night of the year for the Memphis Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill October 02, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Welcome to Clap Back U

    Lester Quinones didn't back off his Twitter shots at former Tennessee players Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams. 

    By Drew Hill October 02, 2019