There are 41 article(s) tagged DJ Jeffries:

• July 2024

  • Former Tiger D.J. Jeffries to play Summer League with Grizzlies

    Jeffries was a four-star, top-100 prospect out of Olive Branch High when he joined the Memphis Tigers as part of coach Penny Hardaway’s No. 1-ranked 2019 recruiting class.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 01, 2024

• March 2024

  • Mississippi State’s DJ Jeffries may show Penny Hardaway’s next move should be the middle ground

    Former Tiger and Olive Branch wing DJ Jeffries is likely headed to the NCAA Tournament with Mississippi State. Can the Bulldogs be a blueprint for building a roster at Memphis?

    By Drew Hill March 18, 2024

• April 2021

  • Former Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries commits to Mississippi State

    The former Tigers forward has found a new, yet familiar home.

    By Steven Johnson April 19, 2021

• January 2021

  • Inside the U of M sports science lab: ‘Prehab’ instead of rehab

    Scientists at the Human Performance Center help Memphis basketball players be their best. Daily Memphian reporter Danielle Lerner got put through the wringer.

    By Danielle Lerner January 22, 2021

• October 2020

  • Tigers men’s basketball No. 2 in AAC preseason coaches poll

    D.J. Jeffries and Landers Nolley II were named to the all-conference second team.

    By Danielle Lerner October 28, 2020

• August 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

• June 2020

  • There’s a secret basketball hideout in Memphis. It’s a sight to behold

    The hideout is where players like Ja Morant, Alex Lomax, DJ Jeffries, Kennedy Chandler and Moussa Cisse are preparing for next season. 

    By Drew Hill June 13, 2020

• March 2020

  • U of M’s DJ Jeffries officially out for the year

    The freshman last played for the Tigers on Jan. 29 at Central Florida.

    By Drew Hill March 03, 2020

• February 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s season defined by close calls

    Forget the injuries and departures for a moment. If it weren't for a handful of bad plays, Memphis basketball's season could be entirely different. 

    By Drew Hill February 20, 2020

  • Memphis basketball notebook: How to replace DJ Jeffries

    Tigers starters Lester Quinones and Lance Thomas are in line for more shots following the loss of DJ Jeffries.

    By Drew Hill February 02, 2020

  • Injury takes out key Tigers scorer for 4-6 weeks

    The University of Memphis basketball team took another critical blow Saturday when a player arrived to the arena on crutches with a brace on his left knee. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

• January 2020

  • Wade: With latest loss, Tigers play themselves into a corner

    With four losses in their last six games, the Memphis Tigers have been making bad edits to their NCAA Tournament resume. 

    By Don Wade January 26, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway prepares for questions after loss to SMU

    Penny Hardaway said he's ready to take the heat after Memphis lost its second game in a row Saturday against SMU.

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway still adjusting frontcourt puzzle

    Malcolm Dandridge's recent success might make Penny Hardaway's rotation decisions easier. 

    By Drew Hill January 21, 2020

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Precious Achiuwa’s dominance, offense shows potential

    Precious Achiuwa has nearly 100 more rebounds than any other Memphis player this season. Meanwhile, a look at the Tigers’ escape from South Florida.

    By Drew Hill January 13, 2020

  • Damion Baugh, roommate of DJ Jeffries, also sick with flu

    The Tigers have been bit with the flu bug ahead of Wichita State. 

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Memphis tops nation in pair of defensive statistics

    The Tigers are also finding some outside shooting to pair with their elite defense. 

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2019

  • DJ Jeffries: When Quinones and Wiseman return, Memphis basketball will be ‘scary’

    Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games. 

    By Drew Hill December 15, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: Memphis basketball needs to prove it can play tougher

    Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is challenging his team to step up on the boards against UAB on Saturday. 

    By Drew Hill December 05, 2019

• November 2019

  • Changes coming to Memphis basketball’s starting lineup

    The Tigers will need a replacement for Lester Quinones, who will miss around three weeks with a broken hand. And that provides several rotation options to fill the void.

    By Drew Hill November 25, 2019

  • Tiger basketball: How is Memphis using its young talent?

    Several players have stepped up for Penny Hardaway in the absence of James Wiseman.

    By Drew Hill November 24, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: ‘I don’t know what else to say’ regarding James Wiseman

    Penny Hardaway maintained his opinion that James Wiseman should be on the floor for Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2019

  • Tigers struggle, but hold off Little Rock

    James Wiseman served the second game of a 12-game suspension Wednesday night. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2019

  • Memphis still waiting for answers from ‘petty’ NCAA

    Tigers freshman DJ Jeffries said the NCAA is being petty by ruling James Wiseman "likely ineligible." Meanwhile, Memphis can do little by wait on a decision.

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2019

  • Made for Memphis: Basketball is home for DJ Jeffries

    DJ Jeffries path to Memphis took side trips to Lexington and Starkville, Mississippi, but eventually would land him at the University of Memphis, where he has accepted playing a reserve role.

    By Drew Hill November 10, 2019