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.
Topic: James Wiseman
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February 2020
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tigers basketball balancing current challenges, future possibilities
Memphis basketball must consider the eventual return of James Wiseman when preparing for upcoming December games.
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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.
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November 2019
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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.
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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.
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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, .
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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.
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