There are 2360 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Basketball:

• January 2019

  • Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Southern Methodist University

    Memphis: 83; SMU: 61

    By The Associated Press January 19, 2019

  • ‘Memphis State’ jumps on SMU early and doesn’t let up in home win

    "Memphis State", while wearing their retro uniforms, defeated the SMU Mustangs 83-61 in their most complete game of the season.

    By Jonah Jordan January 19, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Retro jerseys and American Athletic Conference play

    Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Saturday's matchup between Memphis and the SMU Mustangs; Penny Hardaway's recent thoughts about his team's deficiencies and 2019 recruiting class; football coach Mike Norvell's new staff; and Tony Pollard's decision to enter the NFL Draft.

    By Natalie Van Gundy January 18, 2019

  • Hardaway preparing for smaller, better rebounding SMU team

    Head coach Penny Hardaway is preparing for a smaller SMU team that focuses on one of his Tigers biggest weaknesses – rebounding. 

    By Jonah Jordan January 18, 2019

  • Tigers going retro against SMU, perhaps even pulling out some throwback jerseys

    Head coach Penny Hardaway wants to surprise fans during Saturday's "throwback game" against SMU at FedExForum.

    By Jonah Jordan January 17, 2019

  • The No-Look Pass: Harris misfiring, Tigers playing fast and defensive shortcomings

    A look at the shooting struggles of Tyler Harris, the pace of the Tigers offense and dealing with the defensive deficiencies of lacking a rim-protector.

    By Jonah Jordan January 16, 2019

  • Tigers missing hard work and desire as rebounding problems continue

    As the Memphis Tigers continued to be outrebounded, Penny Hardaway pushes for effort and a desire to overcome the problem.

    By Don Wade January 15, 2019

  • Chapter 10: Penny Hardaway (barely) gets his first road win

    Calkins: Coach Penny Hardaway is upbeat as the Memphis Tigers get their first road win with an 83-79 victory over Tulane. “I knew that it was time for us to win a game on the road.”

    By Geoff Calkins January 14, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway says ‘Shame on the seniors’ after much-too-close win

    Penny Hardaway continues to try to push the right buttons to motivate his Memphis basketball team. As the win over East Carolina made abundantly clear, this has not been an easy task. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 11, 2019

  • Hardaway turns Tigers’ focus to toughness ahead of East Carolina matchup

    Head coach Penny Hardaway has the Tigers focused on toughness with East Carolina coming to FedExForum Thursday. 

    By Jonah Jordan January 10, 2019

  • Where the Memphis Tigers stand in recruiting entering the New Year

    Head coach Penny Hardaway entered 2019 with three commits to this year's recruiting class. 

    By Jonah Jordan January 08, 2019

  • Chapter Nine: Houston Cougars remind Penny Hardaway there’s a long way to go

    Calkins: Tigers’ youth on full display as freshmen fail to contribute in loss to No. 19 Houston Cougars.

    By Geoff Calkins January 07, 2019

  • Calkins: Mike Parks is a new dad! (But he might be sleepy for Houston game)

    HOUSTON — Mike Parks Jr. won’t be as rested as usual when the Memphis Tigers take on Houston Sunday evening. But he has the best excuse in the world. And his name is Zakari Daniel Parks, all 7 pounds and 8 ounces, who was born by C-section at 9:41 p.m. Saturday.

    By Geoff Calkins January 06, 2019

  • No. 19 and undefeated Houston poses major challenge for Memphis

    After the Memphis Tigers had held off Wichita State 85-74 at FedExForum last Thursday to open American Athletic Conference play, attention turned to the road test awaiting at 5 p.m. Sunday in Houston against the No. 19 and undefeated Cougars (14-0, 1-0 AAC).

    By Don Wade January 05, 2019

  • Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Wichita State

    Memphis 85, Wichita State, 74

    By The Associated Press January 04, 2019

  • Tigers, Shockers open AAC play trying to find consistency

    If Memphis and Wichita State have another gear, now would be a good time to find it. “Things are going to ramp up,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday.

    By Don Wade January 03, 2019

  • Calkins: Alex Lomax hears the harsh criticisms – but wouldn’t change a thing

    When Alex Lomax was named Mr. Basketball his sophomore and junior years of high school, everyone in Memphis loved him.

    By Geoff Calkins January 02, 2019

• December 2018

  • Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Tennessee State

    Memphis 99, Tennessee State, 41

    By The Associated Press December 29, 2018

  • Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Florida A&M

    Memphis 96, Florida A&M, 65

    By The Associated Press December 29, 2018

  • Brewton provides steady bench production as his role is defined in Penny Hardaway era

    Once Penny Hardaway successfully recruited Alex Lomax (East) and Tyler Harris (Cordova) to Memphis, it was clear that there was going to be a squeeze at guard for minutes.

    By Don Wade December 28, 2018

  • Memphis rolls over Tennessee State 99-41

    The Memphis Tigers easily handled Tennessee State, 99-41, Saturday to improve to 7-5 on the season.

    By Don Wade December 22, 2018

  • Saturday’s Memphis-Tennessee State game could be a free-throw contest

    If Memphis and Tennessee State foul at their usual rate Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway says fans may need a pillow.

    By Don Wade December 22, 2018

  • Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny

    Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.

    By Don Wade December 20, 2018

  • Calkins: Antwann Jones saves Penny Hardaway and Memphis from a flop

    This could have been embarrassing for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis program. It’s one thing to get into a public fracas with Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. It’s another thing to then go out and lose to a team like Little Rock. But with 3:52 left in the game, Little Rock up by two points, embarrassment seemed distinctly possible.

    By Geoff Calkins December 20, 2018

  • Memphis Tigers struggle before beating Little Rock 99-89

    Four days earlier with No. 3 Tennessee in a sold-out building, adrenaline was no problem for Memphis.

    By Don Wade December 20, 2018