Topic: Memphis Tigers Basketball

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February 2019
- Tigers to face reeling Tulane team Wednesday at FedExForum
  
  Memphis coach Penny Hardaway says the Tigers are focused on trying to finish in the top four of the American Athletic Conference, so as to earn a first-round bye in next month’s league tournament at FedExForum.
  
  By Don Wade 7 hours ago
- Season One, Chapter 15: Psssst, Penny Hardaway’s first season already a success
  
  The record may be similar to the final Tubby Smith campaign, but the whole vibe of the Memphis Tigers season is happier, more enjoyable and optimistic about the future.
  
  By Geoff Calkins February 18, 2019
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. UCF
  
  UCF: 79, Memphis: 72
  
  By The Associated Press February 16, 2019
- Wiseman continuing his personal recruiting of top prospects to Tigers
  
  East High forward James Wiseman, already committed to the Memphis, is continuing his pursuit of other top recruits to join him with the Tigers.
  
  By Jonah Jordan February 16, 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
- Memphis rolling with a similar game plan Saturday against UCF
  
  The defensive strategy against Tacko Fall and UCF was successful when Memphis defeated the Knights last month, so the Tigers will stick with that game plan.
  
  By Jonah Jordan February 15, 2019
- Antwann Jones day-to-day after missing game against East Carolina
  
  Jones, already struggling with his game and attitude, now is dealing with foot soreness, leaving his status for Saturday's game at UCF in question.
  
  By Jonah Jordan February 14, 2019
- Road Recap: Tigers and Jeremiah Martin outlast East Carolina on the road
  
  Jeremiah Martin nailed consecutive 3-pointers with under five minutes remaining to give the Tigers a seven-point lead they never relinquished en route to defeating East Carolina 79-69 Wednesday.
  
  By Jonah Jordan February 13, 2019
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. East Carolina Pirates
  
  Memphis: 79, East Carolina: 69
  
  By The Associated Press February 13, 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
- 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
- Tigers Podcast: Memphis' struggles and Jeremiah Martin's scoring explosion
  
  Daily Memphian columnist Geoff Calkins and Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan discuss Memphis' four-game losing streak, Jeremiah Martin's latest scoring explosion, the future of the basketball program, and more.
  
  By Natalie Van Gundy February 08, 2019
- Heroic Jeremiah Martin can't save Tigers once again
  
  Guard Jeremiah Martin was feeling the effects of whatever propelled him to 41 points in the loss to USF over the weekend. Four days after his career performance, the senior guard started 4-of-5 from 3-point range and didn't seem to be slowing down.
  
  By Jonah Jordan February 07, 2019
- At the Horn: Cumberland scores 17 to lead No. 25 Cincinnati past Memphis
  
  Jarron Cumberland scored 17 points and keyed a late rally as No. 25 Cincinnati overcame a poor shooting night to beat the Memphis Tigers 69-64 on Thursday night.
  
  By The Associated Press February 07, 2019
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
  
  No. 25 Cincinnati: 69, Memphis: 64
  
  By The Associated Press February 07, 2019
- Five-star R.J. Hampton includes Memphis in top-five list
  
  Five-star combo guard R.J. Hampton includes Memphis Tigers in his top five list.
  
  By Jonah Jordan February 07, 2019
- Three-star Damion Baugh includes Memphis in top-three list
  
  The Memphis Tigers are among the final three schools under consideration by three-star guard Damion Baugh.
  
  By Jonah Jordan February 06, 2019
January 2019
- Memphis drops second straight road game after dismal shooting in Tulsa
  
  Poor shooting and lack of energy translate to a second straight conference road loss for Memphis, as Tulsa defeats the Tigers 95-79.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 30, 2019
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
  
  Tulsa: 95, Memphis: 79
  
  By The Associated Press January 30, 2019
- Less focus on scoring means more complete contributions for Raynere Thornton
  
  With more minutes since the Tulane victory, forward Raynere Thornton no longer is focusing solely on scoring for the Tigers, translating into a more complete game.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 29, 2019
- Penny Hardaway doesn't bluff when asked about critics
  
  Penny Hardaway says other coaches are jealous of his accomplishments since he didn’t come up through the college-coaching ranks before having success in his inaugural season at Memphis.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 29, 2019
- Season One, Chapter 12: Penny Hardaway and Memphis get a statement win
  
  Memphis smashed UCF in front of a raucous crowd at FedExForum to give Penny Hardaway a statement win.
  
  By Geoff Calkins January 28, 2019
- Tigers’ defense follows the game plan and throttles UCF offense in FedExForum
  
  The Memphis Tigers followed assistant coach Mike Miller's scouting report in the 77-57 win over UCF.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 28, 2019
- At the Horn: Tigers cruise past UCF, 77-57, and win rebounding undercard 46-28
  
  From the first possession of the game, when UCF’s 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall fumbled a pass around his ankles and that turnover became a fast-break layup for Memphis, the Tigers were in charge. They rolled to a 77-57 victory Sunday afternoon at FedExForum and remained a perfect 4-0 at home in American Athletic Conference play.
  
  By Don Wade January 27, 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
- UCF center Tacko Fall a tall order for Tigers bigs
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway is preparing for the challenges Tacko Fall presents on offense and defense.
  
  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
- Road Recap: Tigers fall to Temple for third road loss
  
  The Memphis Tigers' road woes continued Thursday night against the Temple Owls, as poor 3-point shooting slowed a second-half comeback rally.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 25, 2019
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Temple Owls
  
  Temple: 85, Memphis: 76
  
  By The Associated Press January 24, 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
- Brewton finding success after buying into Hardaway's plan
  
  Guard Kareem Brewton is playing his best basketball after buying into head coach Penny Hardaway's philosophies.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 22, 2019
- Tigers' next two games have American Athletic Conference implications
  
  The Memphis Tigers' American Athletic Conference positioning could be improved with wins over teams with similar records in the next two games.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 21, 2019
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Southern Methodist University
  
  Memphis: 83; SMU: 61
  
  By The Associated Press January 19, 2019
- 'Memphis State' jumps on SMU early and doesn't let up in home win
  
  "Memphis State", while wearing their retro uniforms, defeated the SMU Mustangs 83-61 in their most complete game of the season.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 19, 2019
- Tigers Podcast: Retro jerseys and American Athletic Conference play
  
  Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Saturday's matchup between Memphis and the SMU Mustangs; Penny Hardaway's recent thoughts about his team's deficiencies and 2019 recruiting class; football coach Mike Norvell's new staff; and Tony Pollard's decision to enter the NFL Draft.
  
  By Natalie Van Gundy January 18, 2019
- Hardaway preparing for smaller, better rebounding SMU team
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway is preparing for a smaller SMU team that focuses on one of his Tigers biggest weaknesses – rebounding.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 18, 2019
- Tigers going retro against SMU, perhaps even pulling out some throwback jerseys
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway wants to surprise fans during Saturday's "throwback game" against SMU at FedExForum.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 17, 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
- Tigers missing hard work and desire as rebounding problems continue
  
  As the Memphis Tigers continued to be outrebounded, Penny Hardaway pushes for effort and a desire to overcome the problem.
  
  By Don Wade January 15, 2019
- Chapter 10: Penny Hardaway (barely) gets his first road win
  
  Calkins: Coach Penny Hardaway is upbeat as the Memphis Tigers get their first road win with an 83-79 victory over Tulane. “I knew that it was time for us to win a game on the road.”
  
  By Geoff Calkins January 14, 2019
- Calkins: Penny Hardaway says 'Shame on the seniors' after much-too-close win
  
  Penny Hardaway continues to try to push the right buttons to motivate his Memphis basketball team. As the win over East Carolina made abundantly clear, this has not been an easy task.
  
  By Geoff Calkins January 11, 2019
- Hardaway turns Tigers' focus to toughness ahead of East Carolina matchup
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway has the Tigers focused on toughness with East Carolina coming to FedExForum Thursday.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 10, 2019
- Where the Memphis Tigers stand in recruiting entering the New Year
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway entered 2019 with three commits to this year's recruiting class.
  
  By Jonah Jordan January 08, 2019
- Chapter Nine: Houston Cougars remind Penny Hardaway there’s a long way to go
  
  Calkins: Tigers’ youth on full display as freshmen fail to contribute in loss to No. 19 Houston Cougars.
  
  By Geoff Calkins January 07, 2019
- Calkins: Mike Parks is a new dad! (But he might be sleepy for Houston game)
  
  HOUSTON — Mike Parks Jr. won’t be as rested as usual when the Memphis Tigers take on Houston Sunday evening. But he has the best excuse in the world. And his name is Zakari Daniel Parks, all 7 pounds and 8 ounces, who was born by C-section at 9:41 p.m. Saturday.
  
  By Geoff Calkins January 06, 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
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Wichita State
  
  Memphis 85, Wichita State, 74
  
  By The Associated Press January 04, 2019
- Tigers, Shockers open AAC play trying to find consistency
  
  If Memphis and Wichita State have another gear, now would be a good time to find it. “Things are going to ramp up,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday.
  
  By Don Wade January 03, 2019
- Calkins: Alex Lomax hears the harsh criticisms – but wouldn't change a thing
  
  When Alex Lomax was named Mr. Basketball his sophomore and junior years of high school, everyone in Memphis loved him.
  
  By Geoff Calkins January 02, 2019
December 2018
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Tennessee State
  
  Memphis 99, Tennessee State, 41
  
  By The Associated Press December 29, 2018
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Florida A&M
  
  Memphis 96, Florida A&M, 65
  
  By The Associated Press December 29, 2018
- Brewton provides steady bench production as his role is defined in Penny Hardaway era
  
  Once Penny Hardaway successfully recruited Alex Lomax (East) and Tyler Harris (Cordova) to Memphis, it was clear that there was going to be a squeeze at guard for minutes.
  
  By Don Wade December 28, 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
- Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny
  
  Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.
  
  By Don Wade December 20, 2018
- Calkins: Antwann Jones saves Penny Hardaway and Memphis from a flop
  
  This could have been embarrassing for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis program. It’s one thing to get into a public fracas with Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. It’s another thing to then go out and lose to a team like Little Rock. But with 3:52 left in the game, Little Rock up by two points, embarrassment seemed distinctly possible.
  
  By Geoff Calkins December 20, 2018
- Memphis Tigers struggle before beating Little Rock 99-89
  
  Four days earlier with No. 3 Tennessee in a sold-out building, adrenaline was no problem for Memphis.
  
  By Don Wade December 20, 2018
- Tip-ins and Turnovers: Tigers defeat Little Rock despite poor defense
  
  Memphis (6-5) overcame a slow start on the defensive end of the floor to defeat Little Rock (5-7) 99-89 and get back over .500 in the record book.
  
  By Jonah Jordan December 19, 2018
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Ark.-Little Rock
  
  Memphis 99, Little Rock, 89
  
  By The Associated Press December 19, 2018
- Memphis tops Little Rock 99-89
  
  Memphis (6-5) held off a second half surge from Little Rock (5-7) to win 99-89.
  
  By The Daily Memphian Staff December 19, 2018
- Hardaway goes off on UT's Rick Barnes, calls Vols coach's comments 'low class'
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway had strong words for Tennessee coach Rick Barnes on Tuesday afternoon.
  
  By Jonah Jordan December 18, 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
- No. 3 Tennessee beats Memphis 102-92
  
  Admiral Schofield popped his Tennessee jersey to the Memphis fans who had been screaming at him throughout the game.
  
  By The Associated Press December 18, 2018
- Main Event: Slow start dooms Tigers against No. 3 Tennessee
  
  It was during a timeout midway through the second half that Tiger nation seemed to cast its vote on the day. Fans were standing and cheering. Roaring, really.
  
  By Don Wade December 15, 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
- 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
- No. 3 Tennessee self-assured ahead of Saturday's game with Memphis
  
  The No. 3-ranked Tennessee Volunteers were slowed down Friday, their flight from Knoxville to Memphis delayed by more than two hours because of mechanical problems with the plane.
  
  By Don Wade December 14, 2018
- Tigers Podcast: Will Norvell stay? Did UCF cheat? What recruits are next for Penny?
  
  Geoff Calkins and Jonah Jordan talk about the future of Memphis football coach Mike Norvell, the disgrace that was the AAC title game, the state of football and basketball recruiting and the progress of Penny Hardaway’s basketball team.
  
  By The Daily Memphian Staff December 14, 2018
- Memphis-UT rivalry not lost on former Vols who started out Tiger fans
  
  They grew up here, knew the heroes of Memphis Tigers basketball, and tried to emulate them. Time was, they bled blue. But it didn’t guarantee that they would stay here and play for the hometown team.
  
  By Don Wade December 14, 2018
- Memphis speed looks to overwhelm Vols' size on Saturday
  
  6-foot-3, 6-foot-6, 6-foot-6, 6-foot-7, 6-foot-11 – that’s what No. 3 Tennessee’s starting lineup read as during the Volunteers' win over No. 1 Gonzaga Sunday afternoon.
  
  By Jonah Jordan December 13, 2018
- No. 3 Tennessee a tall challenge
  
  The Memphis Tigers’ non-conference strength of schedule this season ranks 81st at kenpom.com out of 351 Division I schools.
  
  By Don Wade December 12, 2018
- Tigers' Tyler Harris becoming a multidimensional pest on offense and defense
  
  His collegiate debut gave the doubters ammunition for their argument. The 5-foot-9, 150-pound guy missed all six shots he took, all from behind the 3-point line, and some stupid deep.
  
  By Don Wade December 11, 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
- What does Penny Hardaway want from Isaiah Maurice? An encore to his last game
  
  Three days after the best game of his young career as a Memphis Tiger, Isaiah Maurice conceded that, yes, he has had an adjustment period. Which makes him just like his teammates.
  
  By Don Wade December 07, 2018
- Memphis distributing 7,500 Hardaway bobbleheads Saturday
  
  The first 7,500 spectators entering FedExForum for Saturday afternoon's University of Memphis game will received a Penny Hardaway bobblehead – the university's latest promotion as fans return to games under the lure of the Tigers' new coach.
  
  By Jonah Jordan December 05, 2018
- Main Event: Tigers down South Dakota State 88-80 as old friend Jeremiah Martin re-emerges
  
  Last season if was going to get done, then Jeremiah Martin was probably going to be the one to do it. He led Memphis in scoring with 18.9 points per game, but also in assists and steals, and as a 6-foot-3 guard was even third in rebounding percentage.
  
  By Don Wade December 05, 2018
- At the Horn: Harris, Martin lead Tigers past South Dakota State 88-80
  
  Tyler Harris and Jeremiah Martin scored 22 points each and a pesky Memphis defense forced 23 turnovers as the Tigers defeated South Dakota State 88-80 on Tuesday night.
  
  By Clay Bailey December 04, 2018
- Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Tigers defense forces Jackrabbit mistakes
  
  Memphis (4-4) won their best home game of the season in an 88-80 contest over South Dakota State (7-3).
  
  By Jonah Jordan December 04, 2018
- Chapter Five: As his team struggles to take flight, Penny Hardaway buys the wings
  
  How, you may ask, did Penny Hardaway come to sign a wing sauce stain?
  
  By Geoff Calkins December 03, 2018
- South Dakota State and Mike Daum more than worthy, says Penny Hardaway
  
  Forty-two years ago, to the day, South Dakota State came to Memphis for a basketball game and left on the low end of a 109-76 score. If the Tigers are to win the second-ever meeting against the Jackrabbits – and Memphis is arguably a slight underdog – the final score probably will not look anything like that.
  
  By Don Wade December 03, 2018
- Tigers crumble in second half, fall 78-67 to No. 20 Texas Tech
  
  Had it been a 30-minute game, the Memphis Tigers might have been fine. When Jeremiah Martin split two free throws with 9:09 left in the second half, Memphis still had a double-digit lead, 57-45, over No. 20 Texas Tech.
  
  By Don Wade December 02, 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
- Tigers down Canisius 71-63 in Orlando in consolation bracket
  
  After Oklahoma State handed Memphis a 20-point loss in the first round of the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, coach Penny Hardaway called the performance “embarrassing” and vowed to make adjustments.
  
  By Don Wade November 24, 2018
- Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
  
  Memphis 71, Canisius 63
  
  By The Associated Press November 23, 2018
- Hard-to-read Shutes ready to continue success at University of Memphis
  
  Nobody at the breakfast table knew what school Jamirah Shutes would choose for college, not even her parents. Missouri, Ole Miss and Purdue were putting pressure on the 5-foot-7 guard from Brownsville to commit. The school 45 minutes away from her and her family still had a shot, though.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 23, 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
- 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
- Chapter Three: During an emotional week, Memphis basketball fans fell back in love
  
  You know the best part?
  
  By Geoff Calkins 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
- Double-tough: Memphis Tigers turn back Yale 109-102 in two overtimes
  
  On a mid-November Saturday night inside FedExForum, it felt like mid-March and the first round of the NCAA Tournament. For 45 minutes – through regulation and the first overtime – Memphis and Yale competed, overcame, refused to blink.
  
  By Don Wade November 18, 2018
- Calkins: Memphis shows its guts in thrilling double-overtime win over Yale
  
  Tyler Harris stepped to the line with 2.9 seconds left needing to hit three straight free throws to tie the game and send it into overtime.
  
  By Geoff Calkins November 18, 2018
- At the Horn: Harris, Martin lead Tigers to double overtime win
  
  Tyler Harris scored 22 points, Jeremiah Martin added 20 as Memphis had to go to double overtime Saturday night before defeating Yale 109-102.
  
  By Clay Bailey November 18, 2018
- Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Honoring Azab and the drama of double-OT
  
  Memphis (2-1) fought off a scrappy Yale (1-1) squad 109-102 in double overtime at FedExForum Saturday night.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 17, 2018
- Hardaway not looking past Yale
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway believes his Tigers (1-1) can’t look past a tough Yale (1-0) team this Saturday in FedExForum.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 17, 2018
- Memphis Tigers remembering and honoring Azab
  
  Guard Jeremiah Martin was one of the last ones out of the locker room prior to the LSU game. He saw Karim Sameh Azab’s No. 23 jersey where the center should have been sitting.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 16, 2018
- Tiger basketball player Karim Azab dies after battling leukemia
  
  University of Memphis basketball player Karim Sameh Azab died Thursday night, losing his battle with leukemia diagnosed earlier this year.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 15, 2018
- From China to Memphis, Yale basketball team focused on court and off
  
  The 2018-19 Yale basketball season started in Shanghai, China, with a cultural experience of a lifetime and a resounding 76-59 victory over the California Golden Bears.
  
  By Don Wade November 15, 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
- The No-Look Pass: Highlights, struggles and takeaways from Tigers’ loss to LSU
  
  Memphis (1-1) fell 85-76 to LSU (3-0) in their first road test of the season. Here are highlights, struggles and takeaways from the game.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 14, 2018
- Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Memphis puts up fight against No. 22 LSU
  
  Memphis (1-1) challenged No. 22 LSU (3-0) in head coach Penny Hardaway’s first road test of the season. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the first loss of his career.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 14, 2018
- Calkins: Undaunted by loss to LSU, Hardaway says Tigers can be 'special team'
  
  BATON ROUGE — Memphis guard Tyler Harris is listed at 5-9. LSU forward Kavell Bigby-Williams is listed at 6-11. So there’s no reasonable way to explain what Harris did with 14:39 left in the second half.
  
  By Geoff Calkins November 14, 2018
- Young Tigers ‘needed’ challenge from close win in season-opener
  
  When the young and inexperienced Memphis women’s basketball team eked out a 68-67 win over Jackson State this week, it was a learning experience.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 13, 2018
- Memphis preparing for fast and tough No. 22 LSU
  
  Guard Jeremiah Martin and head coach Penny Hardaway settled in to watch last year’s Memphis-LSU matchup.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 13, 2018
- LSU, like Memphis, playing guard-heavy lineup
  
  Not that long ago, basketball was a game with well-defined positions. The NBA has made that a thing of the past.
  
  By Don Wade November 13, 2018
- Geoff Calkins chronicles Season One with Penny Hardaway
  
  Penny Hardaway is beginning his first year as coach of the Memphis Tigers — doesn’t that still seem surreal, reading it? — and Geoff Calkins of The Daily Memphian is going to write the book.
  
  By The Daily Memphian Staff November 09, 2018
- Three questions concerning Memphis with three games remaining
  
  Head coach Mike Norvell enters the final three games of the season with questions swirling around his Memphis (5-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) program.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 09, 2018
- Tigers miss out: Jahmius Ramsey signs with Texas Tech
  
  Memphis coach Penny Hardaway missed out on the first of two guards announcing commitments this week when four-star Jahmius Ramsey publicly pledged himself to Texas Tech Thursday morning.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 09, 2018
- Calkins: Penny's first win 'felt like home'
  
  Jeremiah Martin dropped in one 3-pointer, then he dropped in another 3-pointer, then FedExForum erupted in joy.
  
  By Geoff Calkins November 07, 2018
- Main Event: Penny's debut successful with the help of veterans; youngsters struggle
  
  When the University of Memphis hired the city’s favorite son last March, Penny Hardaway spoke of returning the program to the glory days and the feeling that it was like a “family reunion.”
  
  By Don Wade November 07, 2018
- At the Horn: Tigers dispatch Tennessee Tech as the Penny Era gets off to successful start
  
  The Penny Hardaway era got off to a successful start on Tuesday night as Memphis defeated Tennessee Tech 76-61 in the season-opener for both teams.
  
  By Clay Bailey November 06, 2018
- Tip-Ins and Turnovers: New intro, pennies promotion highlight win
  
  Memphis (1-0) overcame second half shooting struggles to down Tennessee Tech 76-61 in head coach Penny Hardaway’s first game.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 06, 2018
- Hardaway leaning on Martin as season gets underway
  
  Penny Hardaway accepted the Memphis head coaching job knowing he had a player already on the roster who would help instill his culture.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 06, 2018
- Tigers excited for official season to get underway against Tenn. Tech
  
  Everything will be different when Memphis tips off against Tennessee Tech at FedExForum on Tuesday night.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 05, 2018
- Calkins: With its all-Memphis backcourt, Tiger basketball could spark a party in the 901
  
  Now that the exhibition portion of the season is over, I offer the following thought: The Memphis Tigers could win the tournament.
  
  By Geoff Calkins November 03, 2018
- Main Event: Speed bodes well for Tigers as they run past Bucs
  
  No more glorified scrimmages. No more having an overwhelming talent advantage over local Division II opponents -- LeMoyne Owen College and Christian Brothers University – that are just happy to be on the FedExForum court and playing the University of Memphis.
  
  By Don Wade November 03, 2018
- Other Voices: Laravie shines as his hoops hero watches from Tigers bench
  
  Christian Brothers University guard Joe Laravie walked onto the floor of the FedExForum on Friday night and scanned the opposing sideline.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 02, 2018
- Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Tigers use new ways to count attendance and other notes
  
  Memphis cruised to a 95-68 win over CBU in the final exhibition game of the season. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 02, 2018
- At the Horn: Martin, pressing defense leads Tigers past CBU
  
  Jeremiah Martin scored 24 points, Kyvon Davenport added 16 as Memphis ended its preseason exhibition schedule with a 95-68 victory over Christian Brothers on Friday night.
  
  By Clay Bailey November 02, 2018
- Thomas and Parks Jr. out against CBU
  
  Head coach Penny Hardaway voiced frustration with forward Lance Thomas’ waiver situation in Thursday’s media availability.
  
  By Jonah Jordan November 01, 2018
- CBU redux? Another win over Memphis isn’t likely, but there is history
  
  November 12, 2014, inside FedExForum: CBU 74, Memphis 70 in overtime.
  
  By Don Wade November 01, 2018
October 2018
- Four-star Ellis includes Tigers in top five, sets decision date
  
  Four-star guard Boogie Ellis posted on social media Tuesday afternoon that Memphis is included in the top five schools he is considering.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 30, 2018
- The drive of Evin Olds continues to provide spot on Tigers roster
  
  The Memphis Tigers brought back one walk-on from last year’s roster – guard Evin Olds. He is familiar with the head coach, returnees and newcomers.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 29, 2018
- Jeffries showed talents in high school far surpassing his age
  
  Olive Branch head coach Eric Rombaugh walked into basketball tryouts four years ago and wasn’t prepared for what was waiting for him.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 27, 2018
- Jeffries commits to Tigers; big step in recruiting for Hardaway
  
  Four-star forward DJ Jeffries committed to Memphis on Saturday morning confirming coach Penny Hardaway’s notion he would land more than one commitment in the early-signing period.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 27, 2018
- Other Voices: Magicians see benefits to game despite rout by Tigers
  
  LeMoyne-Owen head coach Willie Anderson walked off the court after the Magicians’ 120-66 exhibition loss to Memphis hoping his team learned from their mistakes.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 26, 2018
- Penny preaches patience as part of preseason approach
  
  Freshman Alex Lomax had the ball and the Memphis Tigers had a two-on-one advantage on LeMoyne-Owen’s half of the court. Lomax stopped behind the 3-point line on the left wing and took measure of his shot. Across the way, the 19th head coach in Tigers history and the third alum, Anfernee Penny Hardaway, shouted: “No, no, no!”
  
  By Don Wade October 26, 2018
- At The Horn: Tigers dominate Magicians in Hardaway premier
  
  The much-anticipated debut of Penny Hardaway on the Memphis sideline was a runaway success Thursday night as the Tigers easily defeated LeMoyne-Owen 120-66 in the first semi-official game of the Hardaway era.
  
  By Clay Bailey October 26, 2018
- Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Notes from the Tigers 120-66 win over LeMoyne-Owen
  
  Memphis drummed Lemoyne-Owen in head coach Penny Hardaway’s debut as the Tigers coach. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 25, 2018
- Two Tigers out with injuries for LeMoyne-Owen game; Thomas waiver situation unknown
  
  Memphis center Mike Parks Jr. will miss Thursday’s exhibition against LeMoyne-Owen College with a back injury, coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday afternoon.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 25, 2018
- Penny, Jackson Jr. say they would not have taken G League option
  
  If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway was offered a chance at $125,000 to skip a year of college and go to the G-League, he would decline.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 18, 2018
- AAC Notebook: Penny talks toughness for his Tigers picked to finish fourth
  
  If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway could look back at his career and tell himself one thing it would be to leave everything on the line against opponents.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 15, 2018
- Memphis Madness a raucous occasion for coaches, players and recruits
  
  The Memphis Tigers basketball fan base had waited months for the moment. Since mid-March at least.
  
  By Jonah Jordan October 05, 2018
September 2018
- Boyce, Jayden Hardaway involved in practice despite probable redshirt seasons with Tigers
  
  When shooting guard Ryan Boyce asked out of his signed National Letter of Intent to UAB he was 100 percent sure he was making the right move by decommitting from the Blazers.
  
  By Jonah Jordan September 28, 2018
- Calkins: Justin Timberlake? Drake? Memphis Madness is madness!
  
  Let’s see if we have the list.
  
  By Geoff Calkins September 27, 2018
- Tigers optimistic of chances to reach NCAA tournament in Hardaway's first year
  
  Memphis point guard Jeremiah Martin stepped onto the floor over the summer and immediately knew the talent Penny Hardaway put together plus what was returning would be better than the Tigers projected No. 8 finish in the American Athletic Conference.
  
  By Jonah Jordan September 27, 2018
- Memphis Tigers host DJ Jeffries on 'extravagant' visit
  
  Four-star forward DJ Jeffries and his family stepped on the University of Memphis campus last weekend with a sense of familiarity with the coaching staff and program.
  
  By Jonah Jordan September 25, 2018
- Sam Mitchell: Memphis Tigers assistant teaching lessons of life and basketball
  
  His right foot is in a big black boot, but Sam Mitchell is at his desk, at work inside the new gleaming University of Memphis basketball practice facility. It is deep into the summer before the first season of the Penny Hardaway Era, the restoration project already in go-mode with rising ticket sales, legitimate, local, Top-150 recruits on the first roster and the hope, if not the promise, of more elite players in the pipeline and on the way.
  
  By Don Wade September 18, 2018

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