There are 42 article(s) tagged Memphis basketball:

• July 2019

  • Penny Hardaway makes scholarship offer to Briarcrest's Kennedy Chandler

    The University of Memphis becomes the latest school to extend a scholarship offer to the rising 2021 star. 

    By Drew Hill July 13, 2019

  • Penny ranks first among Memphis celebrity golfers

    Who would win a local celebrity sports golf tournament? Penny is the odds-on favorite, but there's plenty of other talent – athletic or otherwise – to choose from.

    By John Varlas July 07, 2019

• June 2019

  • Calkins: The Memphis Tigers aim to ‘demolish’ opponents

    The members of the Memphis Tigers' top-ranked recruiting class met the media Tuesday. They plan to do a lot of damage before the year is done.

    By Geoff Calkins June 18, 2019

• May 2019

  • Calkins: In his moment of triumph, Hardaway thinks of the city

    Penny Hardaway signed the No. 1 recruiting class in the history of Memphis basketball. But all he could talk about was how much that means to the city he calls home.  

    By Geoff Calkins May 21, 2019

  • Airport unveils Penny Hardaway as new spokesperson, says farewell to Grindfather

    Penny Hardaway is the new official spokesman for Memphis International Airport.

    By Wayne Risher May 16, 2019

  • Calkins: The remarkable woman who made Penny Hardaway what he is

    On Mother's Day weekend, Penny Hardaway remembers his grandmother, Louise Hardaway, who set the standard that he strives to live up to even now. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 11, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway is taking over the universe

    Five-star point guard Boogie Ellis may be flipping from Duke to Memphis. It's just another day in an astonishing offseason for Penny Hardaway. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 03, 2019

• April 2019

  • Season One, Chapter 20: Why Penny Hardaway mattered

    Why did the return of Penny Hardaway matter? Because of people like Vivian Chalmers, 78, who draws on Memphis basketball as a source of community and hope. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 01, 2019

• March 2019

  • Former Tiger Andre Allen arrested again on pot, gun charges

    Former University of Memphis basketball player Andre Allen was arrested again on pot and gun charges. He will be in court April 1 on the charges. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 29, 2019

  • Calkins: NIT loss isn't the end for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, it's just the beginning

    The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.  

    By Geoff Calkins March 23, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway wraps up a memorable home season with a raucous NIT win

    Penny Hardaway's first home season felt like a family reunion, right up though the raucous end.

     

    By Geoff Calkins March 20, 2019

  • Deserved better: Tigers' loss in AAC Tournament means Jeremiah Martin will end his career without playing in NCAAs

    Not only did Houston's 61-58 win over Memphis in the AAC Tournament semifinals end the Tigers' NCAA hopes, it ensured senior Jeremiah Martin will never experience playing in the NCAAs.

    By Don Wade March 16, 2019

  • To reach AAC Finals, Memphis must slay the 'beast'

    Memphis rolled over UCF, 79-55, Friday in the AAC quarters, but to keep their NCAA hopes alive they now must go through No. 1 seed Houston, which is 30-2 and a "beast," according to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.

    By Don Wade March 15, 2019

  • Defense shines for Tigers in blowout second round win over UCF

    The Memphis Tigers defense had a season best performance in the win over the UCF Knights Friday afternoon and now faces top seed and No. 11 ranked Houston in the semifinals.

    By Jonah Jordan March 15, 2019

  • Calkins: Yes, you can have a picture with Penny Hardaway – and nearly every Memphian does

    Penny Hardaway may be the most photographed man in the history of Memphis. Here's why he never says no to a photo request. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 14, 2019

  • Victory over Tulsa caps Senior celebration, builds momentum for AAC Tourney

    Tigers defeat Tulsa 66-63 on a night where five seniors were honored and Memphis continued its momentum heading into the American Athletic Conference tournament at FedExForum

    By Clay Bailey March 10, 2019

  • Basketball box score: Tigers v Tulsa

    Memphis: 66, Tulsa:63

    By The Associated Press March 09, 2019

• February 2019

  • Basketball box score: Tigers v Wichita

    By The Associated Press February 23, 2019

  • Calkins: Jeremiah Martin on an inspiring, historic journey

    Tiger senior Jeremiah Martin is on an historic run, and it continued Wednesday night as he reached a career-high 43 points as Memphis defeated Tulane.

    By Geoff Calkins February 21, 2019

  • Former U of M basketball player Robert Dozier charged with domestic assault

    Robert Dozier, a former University of Memphis basketball player, will be in court Wednesday to face charges of domestic assault. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 12, 2019

  • Season One, Chapter 14: Memphis defeats UConn to tip off what should be a (bleeping) great rivalry

    Penny Hardaway and Memphis defeated Dan Hurley and UConn Sunday at FedExForum. It could be the start of a beautiful bleeping rivalry.  

    By Geoff Calkins February 10, 2019

  • Season One, Chapter 13: Jeremiah Martin's dream performance can't make up for (another!) nightmare start

    Jeremiah Martin scored an astonishing 41 points in the second half – but it wasn't enough to overcome another nightmarish start by Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers.

    By Geoff Calkins February 02, 2019

  • Tigers podcast: Football staff changes and road basketball struggles

    Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by 92.9 ESPN’s Jeffrey Wright to talk about the latest developments on head coach Mike Norvell’s staff, and the future of the Tigers football program and more.

    By Natalie Van Gundy February 01, 2019

• January 2019

  • Calkins: The jealousy jokes fly as Penny Hardaway’s Tigers get smashed by Tulsa

    Penny Hardaway's Memphis Tigers got smashed by Tulsa Wednesday night. As you may have expected, given the events of the week, some people really enjoyed this.

    By Geoff Calkins January 31, 2019

  • Calkins: Memphis had a shot to beat Temple – but missed

    Memphis lost to Temple Thursday night, 85-76, in a game that demonstrated that old basketball truism: You won’t win many games when you shoot 4.3 percent from deep.

    By Geoff Calkins January 24, 2019

  • Basketball box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Southern Methodist University

    Memphis: 83; SMU: 61

    By The Associated Press January 19, 2019

  • Calkins: Memphis State destroys SMU — and it was just like old times

    The Memphis basketball team -- wearing Memphis State uniforms -- destroyed SMU Saturday. It felt just like old times. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 19, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway vs. Rick Barnes yet again? Let's check the facts

    Tennessee fans are mad that Penny Hardaway apparently criticized Rick Barnes again. Are they right to be? Is Hardaway making things up? I check the facts. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 16, 2019

  • Tigers head to Tulane hoping for more stable play, focus

    The Tigers started slow at home against ECU even though they had a good crowd behind them. Sunday at Tulane, they will have to supply their own energy.

    By Don Wade January 12, 2019

  • Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72

    Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU. 

    By Don Wade January 11, 2019

  • Calkins: So maybe Penny Hardaway can coach?

    Penny Hardaway answers critics regarding his potential coaching acumen as Tigers take down Gregg Marshall and Wichita State in American Athletic Conference opener.

    By Geoff Calkins January 04, 2019

  • Tigers open conference play with an 85-74 win over Wichita State

    Kyvon Davenport scored 25 points Antwann Jones had a career-high 16 points as the Tigers held off Wichita State for an 85-74 victory in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

    By Don Wade January 04, 2019

• December 2018

  • Chapter Eight: In 2018, Penny Hardaway changed everything

    Just one year ago, Memphis Tiger basketball was an embarrassment. New coach Penny Hardaway has changed everything. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 31, 2018

  • Tigers wake up for second half, easily defeat Florida A&M 96-65

    After a lackluster first half, Memphis put on an offensive display to coast to an easy 96-65 win over Florida A&M in the Tigers final game before conference play

    By Clay Bailey December 29, 2018

  • Chapter Seven: Memphis vs. Tennessee was a welcome brawl

    Just 47 seconds remained in this brawl of a game, when an actual brawl seemed on the verge of breaking out. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 15, 2018

  • Vols get better of Tigers as cross-state rivalry renews

    Forward Admiral Schofield had just scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds when he was struck with the urge to remind the capacity crowd at FedExForum who was on top.

    By Jonah Jordan December 15, 2018

• November 2018

  • Calipari downplays his recruiting talents after Wiseman commitment to Tigers

    Kentucky coach John Calipari acknowledged Tuesday he may be “overrated” as a recruiter after losing the battle with his former employer – the University of Memphis – to sign top prospect James Wiseman. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 20, 2018

  • Chapter One: The second Penny Hardaway era begins at Memphis

    When Penny Hardaway debuted at Memphis the first time, people wore tuxes.

    By Geoff Calkins November 13, 2018

• October 2018

  • Calkins: DJ Jeffries bails on Kentucky for Memphis and the power of Penny wins again

    He couldn’t even wait until 10 a.m.  

    By Geoff Calkins October 29, 2018

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway's first game is a blast

    The man never sat down.

    By Geoff Calkins October 26, 2018

  • Calkins: Kentucky or Memphis? Here’s what happened when James Wiseman asked Twitter where to go to school

    What happens when the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the country asks everyone on Twitter what college he should attend?

    By Geoff Calkins October 19, 2018

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway's first season won't be defined by wins or losses

    The American Athletic Conference coaches predicted Monday that the Memphis Tigers will finish fourth this season.

    By Geoff Calkins October 15, 2018