There are 15 article(s) tagged Kyvon Davenport:

• March 2019

  • Hardaway wants to play strong nonconference schedule

    Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway won’t step back from tough opponents in future scheduling; he also is “sure” senior Jeremiah Martin will be participating in Portsmouth Invitational next month.

    By Don Wade March 18, 2019

  • Davenport expected to play in Tigers’ first-round NIT game against San Diego

    Kyvon Davenport's knee injury turns out to be a bruise, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, and the forward should be ready for Tuesday's NIT opener against San Diego.

    By Jonah Jordan March 18, 2019

  • Davenport heads into final Tiger home game with the loss of a close friend and teammate on his mind

    As the Memphis Tigers seniors prepare for their last regular-season home game, Kyvon Davenport recalls the loss of his friend and teammate Karim Azab and how his death affected Davenport.

    By Jonah Jordan March 08, 2019

  • Five questions with Memphis Tiger seniors in advance of Saturday’s home finale

    Five Memphis seniors, who play their last game Saturday night, reflect on the highlights of their careers with the Tigers.

    By Jonah Jordan March 08, 2019

• February 2019

  • Tigers halt losing streak, turn back UConn 78-71 behind Kyvon Davenport’s 26 points

    Tigers use quick start and 26 points from Kyvon Davenport to hold on for a 78-71 win over UConn, snapping Memphis' two-game skid.

    By Don Wade February 11, 2019

• January 2019

  • Hardaway’s new hustle board motivating competitive Tigers

    Head coach Penny Hardaway has deployed a new hustle board to track and motivate his players.

    By Jonah Jordan January 23, 2019

  • No. 19 and undefeated Houston poses major challenge for Memphis

    After the Memphis Tigers had held off Wichita State 85-74 at FedExForum last Thursday to open American Athletic Conference play, attention turned to the road test awaiting at 5 p.m. Sunday in Houston against the No. 19 and undefeated Cougars (14-0, 1-0 AAC).

    By Don Wade January 05, 2019

• December 2018

  • Memphis rolls over Tennessee State 99-41

    The Memphis Tigers easily handled Tennessee State, 99-41, Saturday to improve to 7-5 on the season.

    By Don Wade December 22, 2018

  • Saturday’s Memphis-Tennessee State game could be a free-throw contest

    If Memphis and Tennessee State foul at their usual rate Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway says fans may need a pillow.

    By Don Wade December 22, 2018

  • Tigers have seen best Kyvon Davenport, but can they keep him?

    He had just scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against No. 3 Tennessee. So, I asked Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport, point-blank, if he had surprised himself a little.

    By Don Wade December 18, 2018

  • Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Slow start dooms Tigers despite career day from Davenport

    Memphis couldn't overcome a slow start and fell to No. 3 Tennessee 102-92 in FedExForum.

    By Jonah Jordan December 15, 2018

  • Main Event: Tigers close strong for lopsided win over UAB

    When it was over and Memphis had secured a 94-76 victory over UAB on Saturday at FedExForum, coach Penny Hardaway called it “our first blowout win” of the season.

    By Don Wade December 08, 2018

  • At the Horn: Tigers use strong defense, scoring from Harris and Davenport to defeat UAB

    Tyler Harris scored 24 points, Kyvon Davenport added 21 points and eight rebounds as Memphis used a strong second- half defense to defeat UAB 94-76 on Saturday afternoon.

    By Clay Bailey December 08, 2018

  • Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Tigers fight off scrappy Blazers

    Memphis (5-4) put away a scrappy UAB (6-3) squad 94-76 for their fourth home win of the season Saturday afternoon.

    By Jonah Jordan December 08, 2018

• October 2018

  • Hardaway wants an active, selfish Kyvon Davenport

    Forward Kyvon Davenport was never better than in the Memphis Tigers’ first-round 79-77 victory over USF in the American Athletic Conference Tournament last March. Career-high 29 points, nine rebounds, 10-for-13 from the floor, 4-for-7 from 3-point range.

    By Don Wade October 03, 2018