There are 100 article(s) tagged DeAndre Williams:

• September 2023

  • Still no word from NCAA — but DeAndre Williams is enrolled at Memphis

    Though he continues to wait for a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility status, DeAndre Williams is enrolled at Memphis for the fall semester.

    By Parth Upadhyaya September 20, 2023

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ roster is set — well, almost

    While many things are falling into place for the Tigers, the group still waits for key answers just seven weeks from the start of the 2023-24 season.

    By Parth Upadhyaya September 19, 2023

  • Penny Hardaway talks Mikey Williams, DeAndre Williams at new Tom Lee Park court

    The Memphis head coach took time out of what’s been a busy offseason for the Tigers to inaugurate the outdoor, technicolor basketball court at the newly renovated Tom Lee Park.

    By Parth Upadhyaya September 01, 2023

• August 2023

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: How much better would DeAndre Williams make Memphis?

    Bart Torvik, a college basketball analytics site, projects how Memphis would fare with and without DeAndre Williams.

    By Parth Upadhyaya August 15, 2023

• July 2023

  • What are the biggest remaining questions for Memphis basketball this offseason?

    Penny Hardaway and his staff have found answers for a handful of Memphis’ areas of concern this offseason. But what’s left to answer may be the difference between good and great for the 2023-24 Tigers.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 21, 2023

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: A closer look at the status of DeAndre Williams’ NCAA eligibility case

    Where does DeAndre Williams’ NCAA eligibility case currently stand? When can Williams and Memphis expect to learn the fate of the All-AAC forward?

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    By Parth Upadhyaya July 18, 2023

• June 2023

  • Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on critical Memphis matters

    The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on DeAndre Williams’ eligibility battle with the NCAA, the chances of Malcolm Dandridge returning to the Tigers, Kendric Davis’ NBA Draft stock and more. 

    By Parth Upadhyaya, John Martin June 15, 2023

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: What are the chances the NCAA grants DeAndre Williams an extra year?

    DeAndre Williams’ eligibility case is clear. But what are the chances the NCAA sees it the same way?

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 13, 2023

  • DeAndre Williams’ lawyer believes evidence ‘sufficient enough’ to regain NCAA eligibility

    “We’ve got documented proof — written proof — of misadvisement in the form of emails, text messages. I think it’s very clear,” said DeAndre Williams’ lawyer, Don Jackson.

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 08, 2023

  • Penny Hardaway not in ‘panic mode’ despite uncertainty this offseason

    Between DeAndre Williams’ recent eligibility battle with the NCAA, Mikey Williams’ ongoing legal situation, Malcolm Dandridge’s potential return and NIL concerns, it’s been a turbulent offseason for the Tigers.

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    St. John’s transfer forward David Jones commits to Memphis

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 05, 2023

  • DeAndre Williams seeks avenue for return to Memphis

    The Tigers big man, who previously thought his college career was done, looks to gain an additional year of NCAA eligibility.

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 01, 2023

  • Buckley: C’mon, NCAA. Do the right thing. Let DeAndre Williams stay.

    If DeAndre Williams has his way, the Memphis Tigers may be able to keep their 6-foot-9 all-conference forward.

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    By Tim Buckley June 01, 2023

• March 2023

  • Davis, Williams accept invitations to Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

    Davis and Williams will have a chance to showcase their abilities in front of several NBA scouts.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 27, 2023

  • Davis and Williams are the country’s ‘best one-two punch.’ How far can they carry the Tigers?

    DeAndre Williams and Kendric Davis are a dominant duo. Penny Hardaway said they remind him of the days he played with David Vaughn. How far can they carry the Tigers? The journey starts Friday night.

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    DeAndre Williams with a GoPro — and other tournament shenanigans

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 16, 2023

  • Memphis makes program history in AAC championship, beats No. 1 Houston

    This is what the Tigers had been building toward. This was what Penny Hardaway claimed they were capable of doing all along. 

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    Box score: Memphis 75, Houston 65

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 13, 2023

  • Calkins: Tigers dunk all over Tulane. Now a rematch with Houston awaits.

    DeAndre Williams threw down a dunk that summed up the Memphis Tigers play on Saturday. They’re not letting anyone stop them. After routing Tulane, they’ll play Houston Sunday for the AAC Championship.

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2023

  • Kendric Davis, DeAndre Williams earn All-AAC honors

    The AAC announced its all-conference team selections and award winners for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 08, 2023

• February 2023

  • Tigers so near, yet still far away from dream

    When Memphis pulled out a close win over Cincinnati at FedExForum on Sunday, it marked another step toward securing what Kendric Davis has wanted all along: a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

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    Box score: Memphis 76, Cincinnati 73

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 27, 2023

  • Memphis comes up short of upset victory at Houston

    Without star point guard Kendric Davis, the Tigers battled the Cougars and had an opportunity to get within one score late in the contest.

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    Box score: Houston 72, Memphis 64

    Lomax and Dandridge expected to return from injury versus Houston, according to source

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 21, 2023

  • Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ home win over Temple

    In some aspects, Memphis looks like a sure-fire NCAA Tournament team; in others, it leaves plenty of room for question.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 15, 2023

  • Calkins: As Tigers aim for the tournament, DeAndre Williams shows them the way

    DeAndre Williams is determined to lead the Tigers through this critical stretch because making the NCAA Tournament never gets old.

    By Geoff Calkins February 12, 2023

  • Memphis uses strong second half to pick up key AAC win over Temple

    The Tigers withstood one final blow (a 12-0 run) from their opponent to come out with 86-77 victory over the Owls on Sunday morning.

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    Box Score: Memphis 86, Temple 77

    Buckley: Penny Hardaway and the Tigers can’t escape the bubble talk

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 12, 2023

• January 2023

  • Williams, Davis lead Tigers to road win over Cincinnati

    DeAndre Williams led the Tigers with 26 points and Kendric Davis added 21 to help Memphis improve to 15-5 overall and 5-2 in conference play.

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    Hardaway pivoted to get Memphis back on track. The Tigers’ win over Cincinnati is proof.

    Box score: Memphis 75, Cincinnati 68

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 22, 2023

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets win 100!* (Just don’t tell the IARP)

    Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams were magnificent in leading the Memphis Tigers to their 100th win under Penny Hardaway. OK, the official record will say this was win No. 99. Either way, it was sweet. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 22, 2023

  • Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win over Wichita State

    Penny Hardaway was conflicted when addressing reporters after his team’s victory over Wichita State on Thursday night at FedExForum.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 20, 2023