There are 48 article(s) tagged David Jones:

• July 2024

  • Here’s how former Memphis Tigers performed in NBA Summer League

    A few of the nine total former Memphis Tigers playing in NBA Summer League shined over the past several weeks of competition.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 23, 2024

  • Here are the former Memphis Tigers playing in NBA Summer League

    Fans looking for an opportunity to cheer on former Tigers will have a chance to do so again this offseason.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 09, 2024

  • David Jones followed gut to leave Memphis, turn pro

    David Jones did not have a promise from an NBA franchise when he decided to stay in the draft, but his agency was confident that he would still sign a two-way deal. 

    By Drew Hill July 09, 2024

• June 2024

  • Will David Jones, Nae’Qwan Tomlin be selected in the 2024 NBA Draft?

    A few former Tigers will wait to see where they land when the NBA Draft begins Wednesday.

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 29, 2024

  • Martin: What’s next for the Memphis basketball roster?

    It’s hard to imagine that Penny Hardaway is done adding to his roster, but it’s fair to wonder if there’s anyone he could bring in at this stage of the year that would make significant contributions next season.

    By John Martin June 28, 2024

  • Former Tiger David Jones signs two-way deal with 76ers

    Jones, a 6-foot-4 wing, led Memphis with 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game while shooting 38% from 3-point range last season.

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 27, 2024

  • David Jones’ time at Memphis is over. Here are the top candidates to fill the Tigers’ void.

    Even this deep into the offseason, there are still a handful of viable candidates available for the Tigers to replace a player the caliber of David Jones, who officially left for the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday.

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    By Parth Upadhyaya June 01, 2024

• May 2024

  • Martin: David Jones is gone. What’s next for Memphis?

    It’s a blow because of the timing, but the Tigers should have enough going for them to recover with what’s still left in the portal after the NBA Draft deadline.

    By John Martin May 30, 2024

  • Buckley: Smile, there is life after David Jones. And it may be better.

    David Jones opted to keep his name in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Memphis Tigers basketball program may be better off for it.

    By Tim Buckley May 30, 2024

  • Memphis’ David Jones remains in NBA Draft, concludes time with Tigers

    Jones, an All-AAC first-team selection and AP honorable mention All-American last season, has officially shut the door on his time with the Tigers.

    By Parth Upadhyaya May 30, 2024

  • Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ new-look roster, a potential David Jones return

    Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss the several new additions to the Memphis Tigers’ roster, David Jones’ future and more.

    By Parth Upadhyaya, John Martin May 22, 2024

  • NBA Combine: David Jones discusses decision to go pro or return to school

    It’s not about the money for Tigers star David Jones — it’s about playing at the highest level of basketball. But will an NBA team tell him what he wants to hear this week?

    By Drew Hill May 16, 2024

  • Memphis’ David Jones invited to 2024 NBA Draft Combine

    Jones averaged a team-high 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 38% from 3-point range this past season for the Tigers.

    By Parth Upadhyaya May 04, 2024

  • Memphis’ David Jones won’t enter transfer portal ahead of deadline

    If Jones also withdraws from the draft, it’ll all but guarantee his return to Memphis for the 2024-25 season in what will be his fifth and final season of eligibility.

    By Parth Upadhyaya May 01, 2024

• April 2024

  • Memphis’ David Jones declares for NBA Draft, maintains college eligibility

    If David Jones returns to the Memphis Tigers, he could be one of only two scholarship returnees and four returnees overall. 

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 20, 2024

  • Memphis’ David Jones addresses potential return to Tigers in interview

    In an interview with the YouTube sports show “Marega Deportes” in the Dominican Republic, Tigers star David Jones shares what he’s thinking about whether to return to Memphis or turn pro.

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 02, 2024

• March 2024

  • David Jones, Jahvon Quinerly win All-AAC honors

    Two Memphis players have been honored by the American Athletic Conference as part of the league’s end-of-season awards.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 12, 2024

  • Will David Jones return to Tigers? Penny Hardaway says there’s a chance

    “I’ll say 60/40, 70/30 us,” Hardaway said of the Tigers’ odds of getting Jones back in a Tigers uniform for the 2024-25 season.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 07, 2024

  • Tigers fan changes his profile photo to David Jones, starts a trend

    Seth Bell, a 22-year-old native Memphian, even got David Jones himself to join in on the fun.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 06, 2024

  • Tigers pull off monster second-half comeback to knock off UAB

    After trailing by 22 points in the first half, the Tigers used a 46-9 run to roar back and eventually blow out the Blazers. 

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    Box score: Memphis 106, UAB 87

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 05, 2024

  • Buckley: They hugged. And hugged. David Jones wouldn’t let go.

    With his big sister Flor watching from the stands, David Jones and his Memphis teammates put on a show for her and all the Tiger faithful.

    By Tim Buckley March 03, 2024

• February 2024

  • Penny Hardaway provides status update on David Jones, others

    “But knowing him, I think he’s gonna play,” Hardaway said of Jones, who tied his lowest scoring output of the season with 10 points against the 49ers.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 23, 2024

  • Their season off the rails, there is no telling where the Tigers go from here

    With five regular-season games remaining, Memphis and coach Penny Hardaway have lost six of their last nine.

     

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 19, 2024

• January 2024

  • David Jones named to Wooden Award late-season watchlist

    Jones leads the Tigers — and the AAC — with 21.8 points per game to go with 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.6 assists per game.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 30, 2024

  • Over halfway into Tigers’ season, Hardaway has to ‘start all over’

    Ahead of Memphis’ game against UAB on Sunday, the Tigers have started from square one.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 26, 2024