There are 21 article(s) tagged D.J. Jeffries:

• March 2021

  • Memphis basketball: Boogie Ellis, Damion Baugh, D.J. Jeffries enter transfer portal

    Mere days after the Tigers won the NIT, Ellis, Baugh and Jeffries have decided to leave.

    By Danielle Lerner March 31, 2021

  • Calkins: Hey, Memphis fans, the sky is not falling! (It just entered the transfer portal)

    Boogie Ellis, D.J. Jeffries and Damion Baugh all have entered the transfer portal. That’s not great — but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 31, 2021

  • Calkins: Now comes the hard part for Penny Hardaway — persuading his players to stick around

    The Memphis Tigers could be a dangerous team next season if their most important players return. But will they? In the age of the transfer portal, all bets are off. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 29, 2021

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

    D.J. Jeffries seemed likely to be headed elsewhere after this season ended. Could the team’s run to the NIT final four help keep him around?

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    NIT quarterfinals: Tigers surprise with clutch free throws in win over Boise State

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

    Box score: Memphis 59, Boise State 56

    By Geoff Calkins March 26, 2021

  • Tigers have continued opportunity for growth against Boise State

    Moussa Cisse and D.J. Jeffries reflect on their personal development ahead of Thursday’s NIT matchup versus the Broncos.

    By Danielle Lerner March 24, 2021

• February 2021

  • How the Tigers learned to fight with their backs against the wall

    The close ones are stress-inducing, but also revealing who the leaders are.

    By Danielle Lerner February 06, 2021

• December 2020

  • Memphis basketball: Where do the Tigers go from here?

    The numbers do not lie. But there are eight days until the next game to get back on track.

    By Danielle Lerner December 28, 2020

  • Memphis has yet to get the best out of the center position

    Coach Penny Hardaway said, “I’m going to make the adjustments on the rotations, man, and just keep a big on the floor at all times, keep a true big on the floor at all times.” The problem is: Who?

    By Danielle Lerner December 27, 2020

  • Five pressing questions for Memphis basketball heading into AAC play

    Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 14, 2020

  • Memphis drops final nonconference game, 74-71, against Auburn

    The University of Memphis Tigers were hurt by unforced turnovers and missed free throws as they faced Auburn in Atlanta.

    By Danielle Lerner December 14, 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 looking inward after frustrating loss to Auburn

    Consistent effort is in short supply as Penny Hardaway finds himself having to “beg and plead” for team play.

    By Danielle Lerner December 13, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: Memphis ‘gaining an identity’ as Auburn looms

    The Tigers are feeling good about their chemistry heading into Saturday’s game against Auburn.

    By Danielle Lerner December 10, 2020

  • Tigers basketball: Which players, lineups have best impact?

    It’s still a small sample size, but three players are commonalities in the lineups with a positive plus-minus.

    By Danielle Lerner December 07, 2020

  • D.J. Jeffries finds his way, and Memphis is better for it

    Jeffries exploded for a 15-point outburst in Memphis’ win over Central Arkansas, a long-awaited breakout performance in which the sophomore forward appeared to exorcise the demons that have terrorized him this season. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 05, 2020

• November 2020

  • Tigers basketball has versatility on its side this season

    Penny Hardaway enters his third season at Memphis with flexible and experienced players.

    By Danielle Lerner November 12, 2020

  • Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries on Julius Erving Award watchlist

    The Tigers sophomore is one of 20 candidates for the prestigious national award.

    By Danielle Lerner November 04, 2020

• October 2020

  • Under the microscope: How basketball’s sophomores can turn a corner

    Boogie Ellis and D.J. Jeffries are two of the five sophomores the Tigers need to make big leaps in 2020-21.

    By Danielle Lerner October 26, 2020

  • Point guard Joe Cooper forges new path at Pearl River CC

    He almost gave up on the sport. The junior college has reinvigorated him and changed his mindset.

    By Jonah Jordan October 10, 2020

• November 2018

  • Memphis opens early signing period with two commitments

    The University of Memphis announced the signings of class of 2019 forward DJ Jeffries and center Malcolm Dandridge this afternoon. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 15, 2018

• October 2018

  • Calkins: DJ Jeffries bails on Kentucky for Memphis and the power of Penny wins again

    He couldn’t even wait until 10 a.m.

    By Geoff Calkins October 29, 2018