There are 163 article(s) tagged James Wiseman:

• March 2023

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Former Tiger James Wiseman might be finding his groove again

    Wiseman should see consistent playing time with the rebuilding Detroit Pistons.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 01, 2023

• September 2022

  • Key takeaways on Hardaway, Wiseman, Memphis Tigers basketball

    A nearly three-year-long saga, in which the University of Memphis faced possible sanctions from the NCAA and the IARP, is over. 

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  • Calkins: It’s a great day for Memphis — and total vindication for Penny Hardaway

    The IARP’s decision was stunning vindication for Penny Hardaway and for Memphis. So go ahead, celebrate. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 27, 2022

  • East must vacate Wiseman-era basketball title, TSSAA rules

    Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association rules that money paid by then-coach Penny Hardaway to star player James Wiseman rendered him ineligble.

    By John Varlas September 02, 2022

• June 2022

  • Six takeaways from documents on Memphis’ final IARP hearing

    The university’s case and objections are laid out, as well as the panel’s responses and its own objections.

    By Steven Johnson June 28, 2022

  • University of Memphis had final IARP hearing in May

    Based on timeline of IARP’s investigation into N.C. State, case against the Tigers’ basketball program could be nearing end.

    By Steven Johnson June 27, 2022

• May 2022

  • Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’

    Former Memphis Tigers player James Wiseman said he was not interviewed by the IARP for its investigation, and he believes Penny Hardaway will keep the Tigers program on track. 

    By Drew Hill May 11, 2022

• March 2022

  • Calkins: Memphis and Hardaway will fight allegations. But this sure doesn’t look good.

    The IARP alleges that Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball committed multiple Level 1 violations. The university is fighting back. Could this be the beginning of the end for Hardaway? The battle has been joined. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 27, 2022

• January 2022

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    The Memphis Grizzlies guard has risen to No. 2 in the NBA All-Star Game fan voting among Western Conference guards, according to the league’s news release on Thursday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 15, 2022

  • James Wiseman’s jersey retired at East, site of his greatest Memphis moments

    Wiseman was honored with Golden State Warriors teammates and former Memphis Tigers teammates in attendance.

    By Steven Johnson January 10, 2022

• October 2021

  • Calkins: Pretty please, NCAA — just not a postseason ban

    Judgment Day is coming for Memphis basketball. And that judgment could be severe. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 11, 2021

  • IARP provides timeline of Memphis basketball infractions investigation

    Details of the case were vague, however, and there was no word on when a ruling would be made in the James Wiseman case.

    By Steven Johnson October 11, 2021

• November 2020

  • 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.

    By Danielle Lerner November 19, 2020

  • 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.

    By Geoff Calkins November 19, 2020

  • Warriors draft James Wiseman with No. 2 pick

    The 19-year-old has been considered an elite prospect since he was in middle school.

    By Danielle Lerner November 18, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2020

  • 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.

    By Danielle Lerner November 16, 2020

• August 2020

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 26, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Danielle Lerner August 25, 2020

• 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