There are 18 article(s) tagged Cody Toppert:

• March 2022

  • Report: Memphis assistant Cody Toppert headed to LSU

    Toppert was a top recruiter for the Tigers and a key planner of the offensive scheme.

    By Steven Johnson March 26, 2022

• November 2021

  • One blind date set the course for U of M assistant Cody Toppert

    To understand one of the key members of Penny Hardaway’s staff is to meet the key member of Toppert’s family. 

    By Steven Johnson November 07, 2021

  • How the chemistry of the Memphis coaching staff is coming together

    The Tigers may have a unique staff in the country due to the star power and the personalities of the four.

    By Steven Johnson November 01, 2021

• August 2021

  • What 5 college coaches say about Hardaway’s hires

    Five coaches and a former NBA executive, granted anonymity for their opinions, point to knowledge and expertise, but also a couple of negatives about the University of Memphis’ formidable basketball coaching staff.

    By John Martin August 21, 2021

• February 2021

  • Moussa Cisse found himself in Memphis, in more ways than one

    Everyone saw his potential, but it has taken himself a while to realize it himself.

    By Danielle Lerner February 12, 2021

• December 2020

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway taking reins on offense

    “We’re playing defense well enough to beat teams. We’re just not playing offense well enough to beat teams,” Hardaway said.

    By Danielle Lerner December 16, 2020

• October 2020

  • Hardaway wants Tigers to be the fastest team in college basketball. Can it happen?

    The University of Memphis basketball team will have to balance tempo on offense with discipline on defense.

    By Danielle Lerner October 22, 2020

  • Meet Memphis basketball’s newest commit: Sam Ayomide Onu

    The center with an “old soul” feels like he can be himself playing for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.

    By Danielle Lerner October 14, 2020

• September 2020

  • Penny Hardaway expands national recruiting reach

    The Memphis Tigers program has expanded beyond the city and is eyeing territories including Texas and Florida.

    By Jonah Jordan September 21, 2020

  • Memphis on 4-star small forward Jordan Nesbitt’s top 3 list

    The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 18, 2020

  • It’s a numbers game: How Memphis basketball weaponizes advanced analytics

    With leadership from assistant Cody Toppert, the Tigers have developed in-house reports to chart just about every stat.

    By Danielle Lerner September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • Forward Josh Minott commits to Memphis Tigers

    The four-star forward is the first prospect to join Penny Hardaway's class of 2021. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 08, 2020

• March 2020

  • Six years, three coaches, no NCAA Tournament: the selfless life of a student manager

    Sam McCadams will finish graduate school in May. Last season, the student manager turned equipment intern was the only member of the Tigers program to be there since the Josh Pastner era. 

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2020

  • Slow down? Nah. Speed still best for Memphis basketball

    Memphis assistant coach Cody Toppert said the Tigers are best during the first eight seconds of the shot clock, but Memphis needs to stop giving the ball away so quickly. 

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2020

• November 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Coffee time with Igor Kokoškov built Cody Toppert’s coaching philosophy

    During his time with the Phoenix Suns, Cody Toppert's mornings with head coach Igor Kokoškov began with long walks, coffee and miniature coaching clinics. 

    By Drew Hill November 11, 2019

• September 2019

  • Notes and observations from Memphis basketball’s first practice

    Penny Hardaway wants his team mentally and physically ready as the full practice schedule begins. 

    By Drew Hill September 25, 2019

• August 2019

  • What to know: Memphis basketball begins Bahamas trip Monday

    The University of Memphis will not televise or stream the Bahamas games, according to a university spokesperson, but the trip gives Penny Hardaway and his staff a good look at his team.

    By Drew Hill August 12, 2019

• June 2019

  • Anderson leaves Tigers staff; Toppert arrives as assistant coach

    Brad Anderson left the University of Memphis as basketball trainer last month. Meanwhile, former Phoenix Suns assistant Cody Toppert appears to be the next assistant coach on Penny Hardaway's staff

    By Jonah Jordan June 07, 2019