There are 143 article(s) tagged James Wiseman:

• May 2020

  • 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.

    By Sam Stockard May 26, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus could further delay NCAA probe into Tiger basketball

    Coronavirus could pose further delays in the NCAA investigation of the Memphis basketball program.

    By Jonah Jordan March 23, 2020

  • 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.

    By John Varlas March 19, 2020

  • 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.

    By Sam Stockard March 11, 2020

  • 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.  

    By Drew Hill March 05, 2020

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill March 04, 2020

• February 2020

  • 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.

    By Sam Stockard February 26, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 21, 2020

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill February 21, 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

  • 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

  • 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.

    By Sam Stockard January 21, 2020

  • 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.

    By Geoff Calkins January 04, 2020

• December 2019

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill December 27, 2019

  • 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.

    By Geoff Calkins December 20, 2019

  • Hardaway ‘with James’ despite Wiseman’s departure

    Penny Hardaway said he wasn't sure what led Wiseman to leave the school. 

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2019

  • 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.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill December 20, 2019

  • 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.

    By Mary Cashiola December 20, 2019

  • Calkins: The James Wiseman era ends in wistfulness and regret

    The James Wiseman era at the University of Memphis is over. It ended not with a Sweet 16, not with a Final Four, but with an Instagram post.

    By Geoff Calkins December 19, 2019

  • Wiseman’s decision to leave is to his financial benefit

    James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2019

  • James Wiseman leaves Memphis, will prepare for NBA Draft

    James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account. 

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2019

  • Photo gallery: James Wiseman

    James Wiseman, the Tigers' top prize of their No. 1 recruiting class, posted on Instagram Thursday that he has left the University of Memphis and will begin preparing for the NBA Draft. The Daily Memphian's photographers captured his short time as a Tiger as well as some of his time at East High School.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 19, 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

  • Tennessee preview: Tigers, Vols playing strong defense this season

    Memphis will need to use its defense to generate offensive opportunities if it wants to beat Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday. 

    By Drew Hill December 13, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: Tennessee matchup not about him vs Rick Barnes

    Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other. 

    By Drew Hill December 10, 2019