There are 279 article(s) tagged Memphis basketball:

• January 2020

  • Defense, Precious Achiuwa keep Memphis trending in right direction

    The Tigers have six days off before traveling to Tulsa next week. 

    By Drew Hill January 17, 2020

  • Jeremiah Martin signs two-way contract with Brooklyn Nets

    Martin was averaging 18.5 points per game for the Miami Heat's G League affiliate. 

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Despite minor injury, Achiuwa expected to play against Cincinnati

    Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Memphis basketball swagger: The art of the 3-point celebration

    Some might call it arrogant, but the Tigers have no plans to turn their swagger off when it comes to celebrating 3-pointers. 

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Precious Achiuwa’s dominance, offense shows potential

    Precious Achiuwa has nearly 100 more rebounds than any other Memphis player this season. Meanwhile, a look at the Tigers’ escape from South Florida.

    By Drew Hill January 13, 2020

  • Precious Achiuwa steps up for Tigers in win over USF

    Precious Achiuwa responded for the Tigers when they needed him most, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway, Tigers have concerns to address moving forward

    A fix for the Memphis offense won't happen overnight, but the Tigers don't lack the firepower to score. 

    By Drew Hill January 11, 2020

  • HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ inspires Alex Lomax to lead Tigers

    If Alex Lomax were a "Game of Thrones" character, the sophomore said he would be Jon Snow. 

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2020

  • Memphis readies for chaotic road environment at Wichita State

    The Shockers are having their first blackout theme in seven years when Memphis takes on Wichita State Thursday night. 

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway tired of ‘disrespect’ for Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway said the polls have been disrespecting the Tigers all year. 

    By Drew Hill January 06, 2020

  • Tigers still comfortable with 2020 recruiting position

    There's a quiet confidence behind the scenes that the Tigers will sign the necessary pieces to have a loaded roster next season. 

    By Drew Hill January 04, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: Tigers want to make statement against Georgia

    Penny Hardaway called the matchup with Georgia a statement game that will prove the Tigers are not a "gimmick."

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Memphis tops nation in pair of defensive statistics

    The Tigers are also finding some outside shooting to pair with their elite defense. 

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2019

  • Tigers defense gets stronger with Lester Quinones return

    The return of the 6-foot-5 guard gives Memphis more size in an already strong defensive backcourt. 

    By Drew Hill December 27, 2019

  • James Wiseman signs with agent, ending any speculation of college return

    James Wiseman finally signed with an agent on Friday afternoon. He will now prepare for the NBA Draft in June. 

    By Drew Hill December 27, 2019

  • Made for Memphis: The gifts of Penny Hardaway

    With his roots in the city, Penny Hardaway is a spokesperson unlike any other in Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill December 24, 2019

  • Tigers notebook: Memphis defense is more than blocked shots

    Tigers Basketball Notebook: Memphis is now 31st in the nation with 9.1 steals per game as the Tigers begin sorting out a rotation after James Wiseman leaves.

    By Drew Hill December 22, 2019

  • Hardaway ‘with James’ despite Wiseman’s departure

    Penny Hardaway said he wasn't sure what led Wiseman to leave the school. 

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2019

  • Wiseman’s decision to leave is to his financial benefit

    James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2019

  • James Wiseman leaves Memphis, will prepare for NBA Draft

    James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account. 

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: AAC struggles, NET rankings, elite defense and pace

    Alex Lomax is not a defensive point guard anymore. He’s an offensive weapon. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway takes the high road. So how about it, Rick Barnes?

    Penny Hardaway said he wants to set aside any bitterness and continue to play the Memphis-Tennessee series. Rick Barnes should do the same. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 16, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway beats Tennessee (and then does something really surprising)

    In front of a deafening crowd in Knoxville, the Memphis Tigers get the best win of the Hardaway era.

    By Geoff Calkins December 16, 2019

  • DJ Jeffries: When Quinones and Wiseman return, Memphis basketball will be ‘scary’

    Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games. 

    By Drew Hill December 15, 2019

  • Tennessee preview: Tigers, Vols playing strong defense this season

    Memphis will need to use its defense to generate offensive opportunities if it wants to beat Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday. 

    By Drew Hill December 13, 2019