There are 2068 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Basketball:

• November 2018

  • Thomas and Parks Jr. out against CBU

    Head coach Penny Hardaway voiced frustration with forward Lance Thomas’ waiver situation in Thursday’s media availability.

    By Jonah Jordan November 01, 2018

  • CBU redux? Another win over Memphis isn’t likely, but there is history

    November 12, 2014, inside FedExForum: CBU 74, Memphis 70 in overtime.

    By Don Wade November 01, 2018

• October 2018

  • Four-star Ellis includes Tigers in top five, sets decision date

    Four-star guard Boogie Ellis posted on social media Tuesday afternoon that Memphis is included in the top five schools he is considering. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 30, 2018

  • The drive of Evin Olds continues to provide spot on Tigers roster

    The Memphis Tigers brought back one walk-on from last year’s roster – guard Evin Olds. He is familiar with the head coach, returnees and newcomers.

    By Jonah Jordan October 29, 2018

  • Jeffries showed talents in high school far surpassing his age

    Olive Branch head coach Eric Rombaugh walked into basketball tryouts four years ago and wasn’t prepared for what was waiting for him.

    By Jonah Jordan October 27, 2018

  • Jeffries commits to Tigers; big step in recruiting for Hardaway

    Four-star forward DJ Jeffries committed to Memphis on Saturday morning confirming coach Penny Hardaway’s notion he would land more than one commitment in the early-signing period.

    By Jonah Jordan October 27, 2018

  • Other Voices: Magicians see benefits to game despite rout by Tigers

    LeMoyne-Owen head coach Willie Anderson walked off the court after the Magicians’ 120-66 exhibition loss to Memphis hoping his team learned from their mistakes.

    By Jonah Jordan October 26, 2018

  • Penny preaches patience as part of preseason approach

    Freshman Alex Lomax had the ball and the Memphis Tigers had a two-on-one advantage on LeMoyne-Owen’s half of the court. Lomax stopped behind the 3-point line on the left wing and took measure of his shot. Across the way, the 19th head coach in Tigers history and the third alum, Anfernee Penny Hardaway, shouted: “No, no, no!”

    By Don Wade October 26, 2018

  • At The Horn: Tigers dominate Magicians in Hardaway premier

    The much-anticipated debut of Penny Hardaway on the Memphis sideline was a runaway success Thursday night as the Tigers easily defeated LeMoyne-Owen 120-66 in the first semi-official game of the Hardaway era.

    By Clay Bailey October 26, 2018

  • Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Notes from the Tigers 120-66 win over LeMoyne-Owen

    Memphis drummed Lemoyne-Owen in head coach Penny Hardaway’s debut as the Tigers coach. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 25, 2018

  • Two Tigers out with injuries for LeMoyne-Owen game; Thomas waiver situation unknown

    Memphis center Mike Parks Jr. will miss Thursday’s exhibition against LeMoyne-Owen College with a back injury, coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday afternoon.

    By Jonah Jordan October 25, 2018

  • Penny, Jackson Jr. say they would not have taken G League option

    If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway was offered a chance at $125,000 to skip a year of college and go to the G-League, he would decline. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 18, 2018

  • AAC Notebook: Penny talks toughness for his Tigers picked to finish fourth

    If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway could look back at his career and tell himself one thing it would be to leave everything on the line against opponents.

    By Jonah Jordan October 15, 2018

  • Memphis Madness a raucous occasion for coaches, players and recruits

    The Memphis Tigers basketball fan base had waited months for the moment. Since mid-March at least.

    By Jonah Jordan October 05, 2018

• September 2018

  • Boyce, Jayden Hardaway involved in practice despite probable redshirt seasons with Tigers

    When shooting guard Ryan Boyce asked out of his signed National Letter of Intent to UAB he was 100 percent sure he was making the right move by decommitting from the Blazers.

    By Jonah Jordan September 28, 2018

  • Calkins: Justin Timberlake? Drake? Memphis Madness is madness!

    Let’s see if we have the list.

    By Geoff Calkins September 27, 2018

  • Tigers optimistic of chances to reach NCAA tournament in Hardaway’s first year

    Memphis point guard Jeremiah Martin stepped onto the floor over the summer and immediately knew the talent Penny Hardaway put together plus what was returning would be better than the Tigers projected No. 8 finish in the American Athletic Conference. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 27, 2018

  • Memphis Tigers host DJ Jeffries on ‘extravagant’ visit

    Four-star forward DJ Jeffries and his family stepped on the University of Memphis campus last weekend with a sense of familiarity with the coaching staff and program.

    By Jonah Jordan September 25, 2018