There are 186 article(s) tagged College Basketball:

• December 2020

  • Tigers, Grizzlies to play without fans in FedExForum until further notice

    The Grizzlies and Tigers will play home basketball games without fans until further notice. This decision comes under the direction of public health officials. 

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2020

  • Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74

    Dec. 16, 2020: Memphis vs. Tulane in New Orleans

    By The Associated Press December 17, 2020

  • Memphis transfer DeAndre Williams immediately eligible, will play vs. Tulane

    The 6-foot-9 transfer from Evansville was ruled immediately eligible Wednesday after the NCAA passed new legislation.

    By Danielle Lerner December 16, 2020

  • Calkins: Auburn loss raises hard questions about Memphis basketball and Penny Hardaway

    Hardaway called it his “hardest loss.” Memphis fans may share that sentiment. There also is a seed of concern that he might not be able to get this team to the NCAA tournament.

    By Geoff Calkins December 13, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers release full 2020-21 basketball schedule

    The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.

    By Danielle Lerner December 07, 2020

  • Calkins: The Memphis Tigers are back! (But all the questions remain)

    The Tigers made their return to FedExForum Wednesday night. They got the win they needed, but there’s no way of knowing if they found answers to their questions.

    By Geoff Calkins December 03, 2020

  • Tigers basketball: ‘Embarrassed’ Hardaway vows to make changes

    The team has gone through intense practices, intent on shedding whatever it was that held it down at the Crossover Classic.

    By Danielle Lerner December 01, 2020

• November 2020

  • Memphis basketball: What we learned about Tigers’ rotations at the Crossover Classic

    Coach Penny Hardaway used 55 lineups through the first three games. Which worked and which didn’t?

    By Danielle Lerner November 30, 2020

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach

    After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.

    By Geoff Calkins November 28, 2020

  • Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU

    The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.

    By Danielle Lerner November 28, 2020

  • Memphis basketball adds Central Arkansas to schedule

    The home game replaces the Dec. 5 matchup at Ole Miss.

    By Steven Johnson November 27, 2020

  • Calkins: Boogie Ellis and the Memphis Tigers are feeling no pain

    He caused a mini-drama with a tweet before the Memphis opener. Then he saved the day. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 27, 2020

  • Calkins: Western Kentucky teaches Penny Hardaway a hard lesson — yet again

    The Memphis Tigers lost to a less talented team Thursday. Let’s hope there is a valuable lesson in that.

    By Geoff Calkins November 26, 2020

  • Tigers basketball has plenty to learn from revealing first loss

    When Western Kentucky adjusted to the aggressive play of Memphis, the Tigers did not respond in kind.

    By Danielle Lerner November 26, 2020

  • Tigers basketball: Defense paves the way in opening win

    Damion Baugh and Boogie Ellis helped change the tone after Memphis got off to a slow start.

    By Danielle Lerner November 26, 2020

  • Ten things Memphis sports fans should be thankful for this year

    From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.

    By Drew Hill November 26, 2020

  • Tigers’ Rand to miss opener vs. Saint Mary’s

    Here’s what to expect for the Tigers' season opener Wednesday at the Crossover Classic.

    By Danielle Lerner November 24, 2020

  • Memphis-Ole Miss basketball game canceled due to COVID-19

    Positive tests in the Rebels’ program have forced them to shut down through Dec. 7.

    By Danielle Lerner November 23, 2020

  • Calkins: Thanksgiving in S.D.? It’s time for Memphis Tigers to decline

    With COVID-19 out of control nationwide, the Tigers should do what so many other Americans are doing and change their Thanksgiving plans. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 21, 2020

  • Moussa Cisse cleared ‘for immediate eligibility’ for Memphis Tigers

    The center will be able to play in the season opener Wednesday against Saint Mary’s.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 21, 2020

  • Draft night for Precious Achiuwa and James Wiseman brings Hardaway full circle

    Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, a former draft pick himself, continues to strengthen Memphis' NBA legacy through his players.

    By Danielle Lerner November 19, 2020

  • Tigers forward Isaiah Stokes suspended for the season

    Coach Penny Hardaway says status of Moussa Cisse and transfer DeAndre Williams remains in limbo. 

    By Danielle Lerner November 19, 2020

  • Calkins: The best reason to root for James Wiseman

    Yes, he quit on the Memphis Tigers. But Memphis fans should be rooting for him, anyway. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2020

  • New Grizzlies assistant Sonia Raman saving the best of Memphis for last

    Raman has gotten the highlights of the city. Now it’s time to get her eye on the team. 

    By Drew Hill November 16, 2020

  • James Wiseman on his blip of a Memphis Tigers career: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’

    The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.

    By Danielle Lerner November 16, 2020