There are 186 article(s) tagged College Basketball:

• September 2020

  • All eyes on Landers Nolley II: How the transfer is fitting in at Memphis

    The Tigers’ wing is comfortable in the spotlight as one of college basketball’s most high-profile transfers.

    By Danielle Lerner September 25, 2020

  • Tigers guard Damion Baugh earning his stripes as a father

    It’s not just Memphis basketball and practice; now there’s a little girl named Madi.

    By Danielle Lerner September 24, 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

  • No Tigers in the Bahamas: 2020 Battle 4 Atlantis canceled

    Memphis basketball won’t have the prestigious tournament, but might have nonconference schedule flexibility.

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • Shoot your shot: Memphis guard Lester Quinones is a hunter on the prowl

    The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • NCAA sets Nov. 25 start date for 2020-21 college basketball season

    The NCAA approved a delayed Nov. 25 start date for the 2020-21 basketball season. The University of Memphis will await guidance from the American Athletic Conference on the league portion of its schedule.

    By Danielle Lerner September 16, 2020

  • Four stats that could unlock new levels for Memphis basketball

    The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 15, 2020

  • A few Memphis Tigers class of 2021 recruiting priorities

    The Tigers’ class is currently ranked No. 50 in the nation and No. 2 in the American Athletic Conference.

    By Jonah Jordan September 14, 2020

  • Memphis Grizzlies draft: Who might be available in the second round

    Whenever the draft does take place, the Grizzlies might be able to land a 3-point shooter. 

    By Drew Hill September 14, 2020

  • Memphis mailbag: Tigers basketball recruiting, scheduling and roster questions

    Tigers beat writer Danielle Lerner tackles what to expect for the 2020-21 season.

    By Danielle Lerner September 11, 2020

  • Memphis releases 2020-21 basketball season ticket information

    Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.

    By Danielle Lerner September 10, 2020

  • College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

    The NCAA is considering a bubble for college basketball, but Penny Hardaway has his doubts. “It’s possible, but it’s not going to be easy.”

    By The Associated Press September 09, 2020

  • ‘Relentless’ Boogie Ellis transformed himself in offseason

    The Memphis Tigers guard hopes the improved numbers (pounds, vertical) will translate on the court.

    By Danielle Lerner September 08, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: A StubHub stink; Memphis hoops move up, and Conley’s bad luck

    Memphis 901 FC's Tim Howard gets a second gig, and two towering figures who died this week: John Thompson Jr. and Tom Seaver.

    By Don Wade September 06, 2020

  • Veterans Alex Lomax and Lance Thomas like ‘vibe’ of their teammates

    Eager to play after a summer away from the court, the Memphis basketball team is ready to exploit its talent and experience.

    By Danielle Lerner September 03, 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

  • Wooddale three-star Johnathan Lawson intends to reclassify if no high school basketball

    Coveted guard with Memphis on his top-6 list wants to enroll in college early if the pandemic wipes out the high school season. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 29, 2020

  • Where will James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa be drafted? NBA front office staff weigh in

    “They’re different, but they bring some things that any team will have to have to have success," one NBA scout said of Wiseman and Achiuwa. 

    By Danielle Lerner August 25, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway closing in on replacement for assistant Mike Miller

    The Memphis Tigers will make their assistant coaching hire "within the next week or so," Hardaway said Monday.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

  • Gains galore: Inside Memphis basketball’s summer workouts

    Boogie Ellis is 'a man possessed,' and other weight room observations from strength coach Darby Rich.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s defense will be its calling card this season (again)

    These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.

    By Danielle Lerner August 19, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: The heart of the college football matter, and a possible hoops bracketology

    Some doctors have sounded the alarm about the effects after recovering from COVID-19; it's not too early to consider alternate NCAA basketball tournament formats; and Christian Brothers University has shut down some fall sports until Jan. 1

    By Don Wade August 16, 2020

  • Recruiting Notebook: Guard Skyy Clark includes Memphis in top 8

    Forward Josh Minott is close to making his pick, with the Tigers in the picture.

    By Jonah Jordan August 07, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tigers beat Tulane in intense conference opener

    Penny Hardaway told his young group that it wouldn't be easy. He was right. 

    By Drew Hill December 30, 2019

• April 2019

  • AAC, SEC establish a partnership for future games between member schools

    The American Athletic Conference and the Southeastern Conference have reached an agreement on a scheduling alliance in the coming years.

    By Jonah Jordan April 18, 2019