Draft night for Precious Achiuwa and James Wiseman brings Hardaway full circle
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, a former draft pick himself, continues to strengthen Memphis' NBA legacy through his players.
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November 2020
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Calkins: At the NBA draft, a big night for Memphis
James Wiseman, Precious Achiuwa, Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Grizzlies all had a big night at the NBA draft.
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Warriors draft James Wiseman with No. 2 pick
The 19-year-old has been considered an elite prospect since he was in middle school.
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Calkins: The best reason to root for James Wiseman
Yes, he quit on the Memphis Tigers. But Memphis fans should be rooting for him, anyway.
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James Wiseman on his blip of a Memphis Tigers career: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’
The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.
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August 2020
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Calkins: Leave the TSSAA? Over James Wiseman? Shelby County Schools can’t be serious
Dr. Joris Ray should get credit for his cautious approach to reopening schools and athletics. But his recent threat to take Shelby County Schools out of the TSSAA seems to be driven by old grievances.
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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.
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May 2020
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Legislation on pay for student-athlete endorsements fails
An effort to tweak the NCAA's nose failed Tuesday in the General Assembly as two Memphis lawmakers' bills allowing student-athletes to be compensated failed to gain traction.
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March 2020
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Coronavirus could further delay NCAA probe into Tiger basketball
Coronavirus could pose further delays in the NCAA investigation of the Memphis basketball program.
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From pros to preps, trainer Shabazz builds athletes
Whether they’re NBA pros or high school star athletes, trainer Raheem Shabazz takes pride in all his success stories.
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Wiseman inspires move for collegiate athletics panel
Lawmakers made a move Tuesday toward pay for student-athletes, an effort designed to avert situations like the James Wiseman case at the University of Memphis.
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What the ‘Independent Accountability Resolution Process’ means for Memphis basketball
Installing a self-imposed punishment wouldn't align with what the Memphis officials have said from the beginning.
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U of M to become first school to use independent resolution with NCAA
Memphis will be the first school to use the Independent Accountability Resolution Process.
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February 2020
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Wiseman bills prompt special House committee schedule
James Wiseman played only three games for the Memphis Tigers, but Shelby County lawmakers are still targeting the NCAA and trying to protect student-athletes from exploitation.
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Calkins: James Wiseman is not the villain — but he’s not telling the truth
The NCAA is the bad guy in the James Wiseman story. But Wiseman is the one who chose to walk away.
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Wiseman to ESPN: NCAA saga was like a ‘hurricane’
James Wiseman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that his relationship with coach Penny Hardaway has not changed at all.
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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.
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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.
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January 2020
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Kelsey, Parkinson push student-athlete pay to avert another Wiseman debacle
State Sen. Brian Kelsey and state Rep. Antonio Parkinson began campaigning Tuesday for legislation to compensate college athletes and to prevent the derailing of superstars such as former University of Memphis basketball player James Wiseman.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway has a message for America: ‘We’re here!’
The Memphis-Georgia game may not be the matchup everyone anticipated, but the Tigers continue to make positive strides despite the departure of James Wiseman.
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December 2019
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James Wiseman signs with agent, ending any speculation of college return
James Wiseman finally signed with an agent on Friday afternoon. He will now prepare for the NBA Draft in June.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway ‘hurt’ by Wiseman decision – and Wiseman just might be, too.
Life after Wiseman has begun for the Memphis Tigers, a turn that was unexpected based on the freshman center's excitement when he committed to the team.
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Hardaway ‘with James’ despite Wiseman’s departure
Penny Hardaway said he wasn't sure what led Wiseman to leave the school.
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Tigers Podcast: James Wiseman leaves Memphis
On this special edition episode, Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss James Wiseman leaving Memphis to prepare for the NBA draft and what that means for the Tigers.
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The Early Word: Memphis’ Alphabet suburb and a Wiseman says goodbye
An all-too-brief era ends for University of Memphis basketball and many Shelby County-area students have a short school day before winter break starts.
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