There are 236 article(s) tagged Tigers Basketball:

• November 2021

  • Memphis routs Tennessee Tech with hot shooting

    The Tigers hit the right notes, and Emoni Bates showed off his form in the season opener. 

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    Box score: Memphis Tigers 89, Tennessee Tech 65

    By Steven Johnson November 09, 2021

  • Box score: Memphis Tigers 89, Tennessee Tech 65

    Nov. 9, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat Tennessee Tech in the season opener at FedExForum. 

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    Memphis routs Tennessee Tech with hot shooting

    By The Associated Press November 09, 2021

• August 2021

  • Memphis lands five-star wing Emoni Bates to cap historic offseason

    In what could be dubbed “The Summer of Hardaway,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has once again landed one of his top targets with the commitment of Bates.

    By Steven Johnson August 25, 2021

• July 2021

  • Details emerge for Memphis assistant Larry Brown’s contract

    The Hall of Fame coach signed a one-year, $300,000 deal with the university, plus bonuses.

    By Steven Johnson July 19, 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Memphis makes final five for No. 1 in the Class of ‘22

    Is Memphis among the favorites for Jalen Duren? Plus another name to watch for Tigers fans.

    By Steven Johnson July 02, 2021

• April 2021

  • Report: Memphis basketball strength coach headed to Texas Tech

    Darby Rich joined Penny Hardaway’s staff in 2019.

    By Steven Johnson April 21, 2021

  • Former Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries commits to Mississippi State

    The former Tigers forward has found a new, yet familiar home.

    By Steven Johnson April 19, 2021

• March 2021

  • Box score: Memphis 59, Boise State 56

    March 25, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Boise State 59-56 in the National Invitational Tournament in Denton, Texas.

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    Calkins: D.J. Jeffries makes a ‘winning play’ — and then says something you really should hear

    For the Tigers, the devil (and the delight) is in the details

    By The Associated Press March 26, 2021

• May 2020

  • Memphis transfer eligiblity: No documentation, no chance to play

    The top priority at the moment is the eligibility of key transfers DeAndre Williams and Landers Nolley II, seeking waivers to play this season. Otherwise they may never see the floor in a Tigers uniform.

    By Drew Hill May 26, 2020

• December 2019

  • Memphis beats Bradley in ‘terrible’ victory

    It wasn't pretty, but Memphis basketball got the win on Tuesday despite struggling on offense. 

    By Drew Hill December 04, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Mike Norvell’s future and Memphis hoops

    Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to discuss Mike Norvell's coaching future, bowl opponents and Memphis basketball's wins over Ole Miss and NC State.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan, Geoff Calkins December 03, 2019

• November 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: James Wiseman, Houston and more Tiger talk

    Memphis Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by Geoff Calkins to break down the James Wiseman situation and the Tigers' trip to Oregon. Then, Drew and Jonah break down Memphis football's chances to win out.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill, Geoff Calkins November 14, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Rehashing GameDay and James Wiseman

    Reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan discuss ESPN’s College GameDay in Memphis and James Wiseman’s Tigers debut.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan November 08, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway, James Wiseman deliver in Memphis basketball’s opening win

    James Wiseman's strong performance made Penny Hardaway's Monday prediction come true. 

    By Drew Hill November 06, 2019

  • Calkins: James Wiseman is back — and even better than you imagined

    James Wiseman made his debut for the Memphis Tigers Tuesday. It was everything you could have hoped for.

    By Geoff Calkins November 06, 2019

• October 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Temple preview and Memphis basketball Pro Day

    Memphis Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill preview the Tigers' matchup with Temple and break down Memphis Madness and Penny Hardaway's Pro Day.

    By Natalie Van Gundy October 08, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Memphis Madness preview, Tigers take on Louisiana-Monroe

    Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan talk expectations for Memphis Madness and the Tigers game versus Louisiana-Monroe.

    By Natalie Van Gundy October 03, 2019

• September 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Basketball practice and Tigers take on Navy

    Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the first day of basketball practice, Memphis Madness and the upcoming game against Navy.

    By Natalie Van Gundy September 25, 2019

• August 2019

  • Memphis Tigers Podcast: Memphis in the Bahamas and preparing for Ole Miss

    Memphis Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill take a look back at the Tigers Bahamas trip, Damion Baugh, Isaiah Stokes, Ole Miss and Mike Norvell's 2019 season. 

    By Natalie Van Gundy August 23, 2019

  • Memphis basketball Bahamas mailbag

    A Q&A from the Bahamas trip, including if Memphis could potentially use a 12-man rotation this season?

    By Drew Hill August 19, 2019

  • Memphis basketball looks ‘scary’ in opening Bahamas victory

    The Bahamas are nothing like Memphis, but it was game day just the same.

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2019

• July 2019

  • Memphis basketball led the nation in increased average attendance last season

    The Tigers finished the 2018-19 season 22-14 overall and 18-3 at in FedExForum. It was the program’s highest home win total since the 2011-12 season under coach Josh Pastner.

    By Drew Hill July 25, 2019

  • Former Orlando GM Gabriel impressed with Hardaway’s coaching rise

    Orlando Magic executive John Gabriel said Penny Hardaway has his own way of showing his competitive fire. 

    By Drew Hill July 20, 2019

  • Live Notebook: Peach Jam

    Penny Hardaway's quest for back-to-back No. 1 ranked recruiting classes continues as Nike’s Peach Jam EYBL tournament tips off in North Augusta, South Carolina. This Peach Jam live notebook will be updated throughout the week.

    By Drew Hill July 13, 2019

  • Emails provide timeline for Melissa McFerrin’s contract negotiations

    Emails between university officials show women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin wanted to negotiate a new contract as early as January. 

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan July 07, 2019