There are 121 article(s) tagged James Wiseman:

• December 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 4 hours ago

  • 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

  • Tigers basketball balancing current challenges, future possibilities

    Memphis basketball must consider the eventual return of James Wiseman when preparing for upcoming December games. 

    By Drew Hill December 03, 2019

  • Memphis basketball notebook: Tyler Harris making strides

    With starting guard Lester Quinones out, the offensive success of sophomore guard Tyler Harris is a positive sign for the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill December 01, 2019

• November 2019

  • Penny Hardaway’s young Tigers growing up quickly

    Penny Hardaway is proud of the way his team executed the game plan in Brooklyn. The young Tigers’ maturity this early in the season has surprised even their coach.

    By Drew Hill November 29, 2019

  • 10 things Memphis sports fans should be thankful for this Thanksgiving

    It seems like there's a little bit of everything going on in the Memphis sports world right about now meaning local sports fans have a lot to appreciate.

    By Drew Hill November 28, 2019

  • NCAA denies Wiseman appeal; upholds 12-game suspension

    The University of Memphis was denied its appeal of star freshman James Wiseman’s 12-game suspension, and the Tigers center will remain out until Jan. 12 against South Florida, .

    By Drew Hill November 27, 2019

  • Calkins: In a very Memphis Christmas story, a Wiseman comes from East

    The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 26, 2019

  • Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss

    James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.

    By Geoff Calkins November 23, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Hardaway smiles and Tigers move forward

    It was a rainy day in Memphis Friday, but Penny Hardaway was all sunshine and rainbows. 

    By Drew Hill November 23, 2019

  • Calkins: After NCAA pounding, Hardaway faces his first big test

    Nobody said the Memphis coaching job is easy. After an extended honeymoon to start his career, Penny Hardaway is going to be tested by the loss of James Wiseman and possible sanctions from the NCAA.

    By Geoff Calkins November 21, 2019

  • Memphis basketball notebook: Tigers are youngest team in the nation

    The Tigers’ youthful struggles have come as no surprise to Penny Hardaway. 

    By Drew Hill November 21, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway: 'I don't know what else to say' regarding James Wiseman

    Penny Hardaway maintained his opinion that James Wiseman should be on the floor for Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2019

  • Calkins: On the day the NCAA hammers James Wiseman, be careful whom you blame

    Exactly a year after committing to Memphis, James Wiseman learned he would be forced to sit out 12 games. It's a blow, for certain. But make sure you save your anger for the NCAA. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 20, 2019

  • NCAA issues 12-game suspension for Wiseman; university to appeal

    The NCAA has issued its punishment against James Wiseman, suspending him for 12 games, including the game he sat out Saturday against Alcorn State. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2019

  • Memphis still waiting for answers from 'petty' NCAA

    Tigers freshman DJ Jeffries said the NCAA is being petty by ruling James Wiseman "likely ineligible." Meanwhile, Memphis can do little by wait on a decision.

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2019

  • Being a Memphis sports fan is good for your health, well, unless it isn’t

    From success to hope, sports fans in Memphis have a lot to enjoy right now even with the uncertainty of the James Wiseman situation.

    By Don Wade November 17, 2019

  • Calkins: Wiseman sits, Memphis wins — and the NCAA is still immoral

    The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway just wants to coach basketball

    University of Memphis men's basketball coach wants a speedy resolution from the NCAA regarding James Wiseman’s eligibility so that his team can move on. 

    By Drew Hill November 15, 2019

  • State Rep. Hardaway: Investigation needed into ‘business aspect’ of NCAA

    With Memphis in an uproar over the eligibility of University of Memphis star James Wiseman, state Rep. G.A. Hardaway says he plans to push for a probe of the “business aspect” of the NCAA.

    By Sam Stockard November 15, 2019

  • Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA

    Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA as word of a setttlement continues to mount.

    By Drew Hill November 14, 2019

  • Calkins: Who will win the Wiseman settlement? Everyone

    James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.

    By Geoff Calkins November 14, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: James Wiseman, Houston and more Tiger talk

    Memphis Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by Geoff Calkins to break down the James Wiseman situation and the Tigers' trip to Oregon. Then, Drew and Jonah break down Memphis football's chances to win out.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill, Geoff Calkins November 14, 2019

  • Amateur status + big-time sports = hypocrisy

    Memphis sports fans are enraged about the enforcement of amateurism on the immensely talented basketball center James Wiseman, arguing that the NCAA’s execution is arbitrary and biased. In fact, amateurism, by its very nature, is arbitrary and biased.

    By Aram Goudsouzian November 13, 2019