There are 25 article(s) tagged Lester Quinones:

• August 2019

  • WISH GRANTED

    Even Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was impressed by the Tigers backcourt.

    By Drew Hill August 17, 2019

  • First impressions important to young Tigers, Hardaway

    The nation's No. 1 recruiting class left Penny Hardaway impressed after one game in the Bahamas. 

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball 'soaking it all in' on Bahamas trip

    Penny Hardaway spent his Tuesday running on the beach, checking out the golf course and preparing his team. 

    By Drew Hill August 14, 2019

  • How the question ‘what if’ drove Precious Achiuwa from Nigeria to Memphis basketball star

    If you told Precious Achiuwa he would be playing for Memphis a year ago, he probably wouldn't believe you. 

    By Drew Hill August 09, 2019

• July 2019

  • Tigers strength coach wants to create 'beasts'

    Memphis basketball strength and conditioning coach Darby Rich brought his “Beast of the Week” tradition from Texas A&M to the Tigers.

    By Drew Hill July 01, 2019

• June 2019

  • University of Memphis freshmen excited for spacing around Wiseman, Achiuwa

    The Memphis Tiger freshmen plan to space the floor around center James Wiseman and forward Precious Achiuwa. 

    By Jonah Jordan June 30, 2019

  • Calkins: Tyler Harris puts freshman guards 'in their place'

    The Memphis Tigers may have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country but they'll need returning players like Tyler Harris to flourish in order to win big. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 28, 2019

  • Freshmen Dandridge and Quinones rehabbing injuries since arriving at Memphis

    Malcolm Dandridge and Lester Quinones are rehabbing injuries before they begin practice with the Memphis Tigers. 

    By Jonah Jordan June 18, 2019

• May 2019

  • The greatest recruiting week in Memphis history – in tweets!

    Looking back at the greatest recruiting week in Memphis through tweets. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 30, 2019

  • Achiuwa commits to Memphis; moves Hardaway recruiting class to tops in country

    Precious Achiuwa announces he will play for Memphis next season. That moves Penny Hardaway's recruiting class to tops in the nation.

    By Jonah Jordan May 17, 2019

  • Boogie Ellis becomes latest signee to join Tigers

    For the third time in four days, a major recruit has committed to join the Tiger basketball team for next season – this time it's Boogie Ellis, who once signed with Duke.

    By Jonah Jordan May 13, 2019

  • Calkins: As another star picks Penny, Memphis fans should revel in the hate

    When Lester Quinones picked Memphis over Indiana Friday, fans of other schools were enraged. So Penny Hardaway must be doing something right.  

    By Geoff Calkins May 11, 2019

  • Lester Quinones commits to play for Tigers

    Lester Quinones announced Friday he will play for the Memphis Tigers next season as the Penny Pied Piper reputation continues to grow.

    By Jonah Jordan May 10, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Lester Quinones and more Tigers recruiting

    Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan joins GoTigers247’s Christian Fowler to examine Penny Hardaway’s class of 2019; Memphis’ chances with Lester Quinones, Boogie Ellis, Precious Achiuwa and more. 

    By Natalie Van Gundy May 10, 2019

  • 5 things to know about Lester Quinones' college decision on Friday

    Lester Quinones makes a decision between Indiana and Memphis Friday afternoon. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 09, 2019

  • Boogie Ellis unofficially visiting Memphis for second time

    Boogie Ellis unofficially visiting Memphis after Duke allowed the guard from California out of his national letter of intent with the Blue Devils. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 09, 2019

  • Quinones’ decision could impact the rest of Penny Hardaway’s recruiting

    Targeted recruit Lester Quinones will decide where he will attend college on Friday, May 10 – an announcement that could have ramifications in Memphis and across college basketball.

    By Jonah Jordan May 07, 2019

  • Recruiting Notebook: Quinones, Tucker expected to decide this week

    Two Memphis targets will make college decisions this week while some participated in an all-star game over the weekend. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 06, 2019

• April 2019

  • RJ Hampton makes reclassification to class of 2019 official

    Point guard RJ Hampton, a recruiting target of the Tigers, made his reclassification decision official this morning making him available to sign for next season. 

    By Jonah Jordan April 30, 2019

  • Quinones announces decision date, Hurt makes a decision of his own

    Friday brought several developments on the recruiting front for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers. 

    By Jonah Jordan April 19, 2019

  • Achiuwa reportedly visiting Tigers next Monday; Watford delays his decision

    Precious Achiuwa reportedly will visit Tigers next Monday. Meanwhile, five-star forward Trendon Watford will not announce a decision on April 20 as previously planned. 

    By Jonah Jordan April 15, 2019

• March 2019

  • With the initial steps behind him, Penny Hardaway looks to ace the offseason

    With a satisfactory first campaign behind him, Penny Hardaway looks to enhance a culture for his team moving to the future.

    By Jonah Jordan March 26, 2019

  • Three story lines outside of the AAC Tournament

    While the interest is in the Tigers potential run in the American Athletic Conference Tournament, there are other storylines involving the Tigers outside of this week's play.

    By Jonah Jordan March 15, 2019

  • James Wiseman going to McDonalds All-American game with recruiting on his mind

    Center James Wiseman will pull a bit of double duty in the McDonald's All-American game,  playing while also trying to recruit plans to recruit other prospects to Memphis. 

    By Jonah Jordan March 05, 2019

• February 2019

  • Baugh visits and Tigers make top list for another prospect

    There were several developments on the recruiting front for head coach Penny Hardaway over the weekend, including an official visit from Damion Baugh. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 11, 2019