There are 150 article(s) tagged James Wiseman:

• February 2019

  • Damion Baugh inching closer to a decision after official visit to Memphis

    Damion Baugh, considering three schools regarding his future in college basketball, is expected to make a decision in the next 10 days with Memphis as one of his three finalists.

    By Jonah Jordan February 28, 2019

  • Murrell’s buzzer-beater sends Whitehaven to region final against East

    Matthew Murrell comes through in the clutch for Whitehaven.

    By John Varlas February 27, 2019

  • Whitehaven junior guard Matthew Murrell continues making a name for himself

    In the district championship game against East High and James Wiseman, Whitehaven junior guard Matthew Murrell showed the skills that could make him as sought after by college coaches as Wiseman was this season.

    By Jonah Jordan February 19, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Memphis Express and the Tigers’ AAC chances

    Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and WMC-TV 5 reporter and sports anchor Sudu Upadhyay discuss the Memphis Express' first AAF game, the Tigers’ conference chances and more.

    By Natalie Van Gundy February 15, 2019

  • The weekly Daily Memphian high school honor roll

    Two big games from City University girls standout Acacia Phillips highlight this week's list of top performers.

    By John Varlas February 07, 2019

• January 2019

  • The latest on the 2019 recruits on Penny Hardaway’s radar

    Penny Hardaway and his staff are attempting to top the short-notice recruiting job from the spring with their class of 2019. Memphis has three commitments in the class of 2019 with big targets still up on the board. Here’s who Hardaway is after and more.

    By Jonah Jordan January 26, 2019

  • Updating Tigers Class of 2019 basketball recruit list after Wiseman commits to Tigers

    Penny Hardaway and his staff are attempting to top the short-notice recruiting job from the spring with their Class of 2019. Memphis has three commitments in the Class of 2019 with big targets still up on the board. Here’s who Hardaway is after and more.

    By Jonah Jordan January 26, 2019

  • Wiseman selected to play in McDonald’s All-American Game

    East High center and Memphis signee James Wiseman, the nation's top-ranked high school player, was selected Thursday to play in the McDonald's All-American game on March 27 in Atlanta.

    By Jonah Jordan January 24, 2019

  • The No-Look Pass: Harris misfiring, Tigers playing fast and defensive shortcomings

    A look at the shooting struggles of Tyler Harris, the pace of the Tigers offense and dealing with the defensive deficiencies of lacking a rim-protector.

    By Jonah Jordan January 16, 2019

  • Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2019 (and Penny Hardaway is not No. 1)

    Two new sports franchises, a world-class golf tournamaent and the arrival of James Wiseman mean 2019 could be an historic year in Memphis sports. Here are the top 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of the year ahead (and, no, Penny Hardaway is not No. 1). 

    By Geoff Calkins January 01, 2019

• December 2018

  • Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2018

    Penny Hardaway was the most compelling Memphis sports figure of 2018. But here are 10 more who shaped the year. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 31, 2018

  • Memphis among final four choices for Trendon Watford

    Four-star forward Trendon Watford tweeted his final four potential schools Friday afternoon and the Memphis Tigers made the cut.

    By Jonah Jordan December 14, 2018

• November 2018

  • Penny Hardaway: Adjustments required for 3-3 Tigers

    The biggest news out of Penny Hardaway’s press conference on Thursday, Nov. 29, was that top recruit James Wiseman had signed his national letter of intent.

    By Don Wade November 30, 2018

  • Wiseman officially signs with Tigers

    East High center James Wiseman, who announced last week he will attend the University of Memphis, has officially signed with the Tigers, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said Thursday.

    By Don Wade November 29, 2018

  • Wade: In era of ‘hot takes,’ Penny’s first team doesn’t lend itself to one

    There were at least moments of reason. Somewhere along the Penny Hardaway timeline – from rumor of his hiring to today when his first team stands 3-3 – there were small moments when people seemed to understand.

    By Don Wade November 28, 2018

  • Calkins: A memorable day for James Wiseman and the Memphis Tigers ends with a memorable night

    At the end of the night, they posed for photos. Malcolm Dandridge on the left, DJ Jeffries in the middle, James Wiseman on the right.

    By Geoff Calkins November 21, 2018

  • James Wiseman picks Hardaway and Memphis Tigers

    Center James Wiseman committed Tuesday to play college basketball at the University of Memphis – among the biggest recruiting successes in the program’s history and a huge accomplishment for first-year coach Penny Hardaway.

    By Jonah Jordan November 20, 2018

  • Calkins: James Wiseman picks Memphis over Kentucky and it could be a magical ride

    Just before noon, James Wiseman looked into the ESPN cameras, and said “After long, thoughtful consideration, I will be attending the University of . . .”

    By Geoff Calkins November 20, 2018

  • Calipari downplays his recruiting talents after Wiseman commitment to Tigers

    Kentucky coach John Calipari acknowledged Tuesday he may be “overrated” as a recruiter after losing the battle with his former employer – the University of Memphis – to sign top prospect James Wiseman. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 20, 2018

  • James Wiseman commits today; here’s what you need to know

    James Wiseman, the nation’s top college basketball prospect, will announce his college decision Tuesday morning on ESPN's SportsCenter.

    By Jonah Jordan November 20, 2018

  • Top prospect Wiseman to announce college choice Tuesday

    James Wiseman, the nation’s No. 1 prospect, will announce Tuesday his decision on where he will play college basketball during an appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter at 11 a.m. CST.

    By Jonah Jordan November 19, 2018

  • Calkins: James Wiseman has to pick Memphis, right?

    It’s got to be Memphis, right?

    By Geoff Calkins November 19, 2018

  • Memphis opens early signing period with two commitments

    The University of Memphis announced the signings of class of 2019 forward DJ Jeffries and center Malcolm Dandridge this afternoon. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 15, 2018

• October 2018

  • Calkins: Kentucky or Memphis? Here’s what happened when James Wiseman asked Twitter where to go to school

    What happens when the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the country asks everyone on Twitter what college he should attend?

    By Geoff Calkins October 19, 2018

  • Recruits among celebrities expected at Memphis Madness

    The Memphis Tigers plan to host a bevy of recruits for Memphis Madness Thursday night. The festivities include a scrimmage and surprise special guests. The University of Memphis announced the schedule and details Wednesday afternoon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts an hour later.

    By Jonah Jordan October 05, 2018