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University of Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Tigers basketball beat writer Steven Johnson talk about the potential of the football and men’s basketball programs this year.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the breaking news that quarterback Grant Gunnell will have surgery on Monday.
Beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II talk with columnist Geoff Calkins about the notable observations from the football depth chart and Rasheed Wallace joining the men’s basketball coaching staff.
The key to Penny Hardaway’s success? It’s optimism. And if he really believes Memphis can win a national title, y’all should believe it, too.
Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes.
Memphis fans discovered Wednesday that Emoni Bates is listed in the student directory. It’s the latest twist in a recruiting saga that has been understandably over the top.
Yes, Penny Hardaway has landed big recruits before. But getting Jalen Duren is different. It could be the start of a glorious new era of Tigers basketball.
His addition makes the Tigers must-watch basketball, something Memphis is capitalizing on with its timely email reminder to renew season tickets.
Penny Hardaway is 50! And he’s spending his birthday at an AAU tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina, because he is working to bring a title to his hometown.
Larry Brown said his hearing aids gave him trouble at his first Memphis practice. But listen up, people. This is a basketball story to appreciate.
On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull.
It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.
Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.
The University of Memphis may yet get whacked in the case before the NCAA. But if and when that happens, you can take solace in knowing there is no American institution with less credibility than the NCAA.
The Tigers struck out on another transfer, but there are still plenty of viable options left in the portal.
The Hampton transfer officially decommitted from Memphis early Monday afternoon
Nearly eight years after K.J. Lawson committed to Memphis, his two younger brothers are headed there, too. It’s an improbable twist in a messy basketball saga. May it end in the NCAA Tournament.
If Penny Hardaway gets Memphis to the NCAA Tournament next season, he won’t do it with a glittering collection of one-and-dones. He’ll do it with players like Williams, who don’t need all of the smoke.
The Tigers’ two leading scorers are running it back for another season.
Penny Hardaway is turning up the heat on a couple of standouts from AAU Team Thad.
Former Memphis Tigers star Andre Turner is making his move after coaching at alma mater Mitchell High.
Also approved: The dead period in recruiting will end June 1, allowing coaches in-person visits for the first time since the pandemic started.
Hampton senior guard Davion Warren announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in a tweet Saturday.
Boogie Ellis, D.J. Jeffries and Damion Baugh all have entered the transfer portal. That’s not great — but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world.