Penny Hardaway’s growth positions Tigers for a special March Madness
The Memphis basketball team has evolved from a collection of talented individuals with their own personal agendas to one unit with a single goal.Related story:
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The Memphis basketball team has evolved from a collection of talented individuals with their own personal agendas to one unit with a single goal.Related story:
Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.
March 6, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Houston Cougars at FedExForum.
Julie Barrett went to her very first game at FedExForum Thursday. But you’d have to travel a long way (1,000 miles, anyway) to find a more devoted Memphis Tigers fan.
There’s just two weeks left until Selection Sunday. Judging by the way the Tigers blasted Wichita State, they don’t appear to be leaving their invitation to chance.
‘Don’t lose heart, Memphis fans. The Tigers may have been blown out by SMU, but they can still make the NCAA Tournament. As long as they never play like that again.’
There’s much at stake for both teams, in the AAC race as well as the NCAA Tournament picture, when the University of Memphis faces Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
The Memphis Tigers ended Houston’s 37-game home winning streak. It was a win they desperately needed. And that everyone connected with the program — coaches, players and fans — richly deserved.
Maryland forward Noah Batchelor announced that he is reopening his recruitment, leaving the Tigers with zero class of 2022 commits.
Healthier than they’ve been in months, the Tigers played vintage defense and negated the Knights’ top scorer.Related story:
The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.
The Tigers, who have won two in a row, should be healthier in their rematch with the Knights.
The Memphis Tigers ended a tumultuous week by beating Tulsa. It was a win the Tigers desperately needed — and richly deserved.
There’s a reason Penny Hardaway still has a good chance to become a successful coach at Memphis. That reason is love.
The basketball team will look to snap a three-game losing streak when it hosts Murray State on Friday and the football team will be without its defensive coordinator when it plays in the Hawai’i Bowl on Christmas Eve.
When Memphis lost to East Carolina in 2016, it was the beginning of the end for Josh Pastner. This loss is different. What will it mean for Penny Hardaway?
Poor 3-point defense and even worse free-throw shooting doomed Tigers in the AAC game.
Jan. 15, 2022: The East Carolina Pirates defeat the Memphis Tigers in Greenville, North Carolina.
Wiseman was honored with Golden State Warriors teammates and former Memphis Tigers teammates in attendance.
Behind Harris and a resurgent Emoni Bates, the Tigers won their third straight AAC game. Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Penny Hardaway said point guard Tyler Harris “will put daggers in people.” On Sunday, Harris put three daggers in the Cincinnati Bearcats to give Memphis a heart-stopping win. Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Jan. 9, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats at FedExForum. Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Emoni Bates could be close to returning, but DeAndre Williams is in “bad shape” and is one of many Tigers who could be out against the Bearcats.
Inquiring minds want to know: Will Memphis make it to conference play? And were players really out partying the night before the Tennessee game was canceled due to COVID?
An official statement from the University of Memphis also gives clarification on team members’ vaccination status.