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Former Memphis Tigers coach John Calipari spent Thursday in the 901 to promote this month’s Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic charity exhibition against his Arkansas Razorbacks.
Penny Hardaway was scheduled to talk about his basketball team. But he spent more time talking about the challenges facing Memphis fans — and the city he has always called home.
St. Jude is the big beneficiary when John Calipari brings his Arkansas Razorbacks to Memphis for a charity exhibition. But will the former Tigers coach come in the regular season too?
Here’s what Arkansas coach — and former Memphis coach — John Calipari and Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said during a press conference Tuesday about their upcoming matchup in next month’s 2025 Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic preseason charity exhibition. Memphis to host Arkansas, former Tigers coach John Calipari in preseason game benefitting St. JudeRelated content:
It had to be the right moment for John Calipari to come back to Memphis. This is the right moment.
The Tigers’ men’s team will take on Arkansas, while the Tigers’ women’s team will face Vanderbilt in the second annual Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic.
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin weigh in on Sincere Parker’s ongoing legal case, the difficulty of Memphis’ nonconference schedule and more.
The Memphis Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks are working on scheduling an exhibition basketball game at FedExForum that would benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.” Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in MemphisRelated content:
“I think that we can finally get Cal to play us over at Arkansas,” Penny Hardaway said Sunday on The Penny Hardaway Show. “Because the Arkansas fans want the game.” Memphis’ Jourdain again confirms return to Tigers: ‘I’m coming back — 100%'Related story:
Billy Richmond III, a 2024 five-star prospect, initially committed to Kentucky in December after announcing a list of four finalists in October that included the Memphis Tigers, Alabama and LSU.
If history is any guide, John Calipari will arrive in Fayetteville motivated to prove his detractors wrong and to win at an elite level. Reports: Kentucky coach John Calipari talking with Arkansas about open jobRelated story:
Former Memphis Tigers coach is in negotiations to potentially leave Kentucky and take the men’s basketball coaching job at Arkansas, multiple outlets reported late Sunday.
In the wake of Derrick Rose joining the Grizzlies, Kentucky’s coach looks back at his time in Memphis.
Could Billy Richmond III become Penny Hardaway’s latest big win over John Calipari? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Billy Richmond Jr., a former Memphis Tiger, said Hardaway “thinks the world” of his son, Billy Richmond III. John Calipari also likes his son, as a complement to a five-star player.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 in Game 5, Round 1, of the NBA playoffs Tuesday night. The Grizzlies lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Landing an NFL team for Memphis proved to be the dream that got away in Billy Dunavant’s professional life. But when the scores are added up, he won much more than he lost. And so did those who were fortunate enough to know him well.
You can’t blame Associated Press voters for leaving the Tigers out of the preseason poll. The program has a recent history of underachieving. This is the year to flip that around.
Second seasons can be telling at Memphis. Can Penny Hardaway regain momentum in his second season as Memphis head coach?
The nation's top college prospects believe Memphis belongs in the same discussion as the blue bloods of college basketball, especially Kentucky.
The nation's top high school prospects have all eyes on Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway.
Christopher Simmons, who worked for the University of Memphis basketball program when John Calipari was Tigers coach, returns as the team's athletic trainer.
DJ Jeffries has been competitive all his life. Now, he's wanting to demonstrate it while he works his way towards his NBA dream.
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