What to watch as Memphis opens American Conference play against North Texas
The Tigers quest to win the American’s regular-season and tournament titles for the second straight season will start with a matchup against the Mean Green.
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December 2025
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Buckley: Penny Hardaway had portal problems. Some lessons to be learned.
Last offseason didn’t go as planned for coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers basketball program. Is it too late to salvage this season as American Conference play is about to begin?
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Memphis’ jumbled rotation, expectations before American play
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin answer some of the most pressing questions as the Tigers prepare to open conference play against North Texas.
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What we know about Tigers as they head into American Conference play
Here are three things we know about Memphis as it gets set to open an 18-game American Conference slate with a matchup against North Texas on Dec. 31 at FedExForum.
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Memphis handles Alabama State to snap 3-game losing streak
Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 23 points, the Tigers picked up an 88-67 win over Alabama State on Monday night at FedExForum.
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Box score: Memphis 88, Alabama State 67
Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Alabama State Hornets at FedExForum on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.
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What to watch as Memphis looks to snap 3-game losing streak against Alabama State
Memphis, on a three-game losing streak, takes on an Alabama State team that has lost its last five games.
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Why are Tigers struggling? Penny Hardaway says it comes down to a lack of ‘discipline, sacrifice and buy-in’
“That’s the main reason — one of the main reasons — why we’re 4-7,” Hardaway said. “Because of the (lack of) discipline, sacrifice and buy-in — in every facet of what we’re trying to do here at Memphis.”
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Memphis comes up short on road to Mississippi State for third straight loss
Despite an 18-point performance from guard Curtis Givens III, Memphis was unable to pull out the win in Starkville as the Bulldogs prevailed.
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Buckley: When it’s late, the Tigers aren’t great. Seriously, what gives?
Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers are having late-game woes, and Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State was no exception. But Curtis Givens III says it’s fixable.
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Buckley: Dug McDaniel seems to care. But do all the rest of the Tigers?
Perhaps not everyone has bought in. Perhaps not everyone cares. Perhaps some are simply cashing a check. A leader like Dug McDaniel would know.
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ heartbreaking OT loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
“We definitely have to fight the (feeling of defeat) as a staff for the (players) not to get down and start giving in and caving in,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ loss to Vanderbilt.
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What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Mississippi State
A matchup versus Mississippi State provides Memphis a chance to add a second Quad 2 win to its resume.
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Memphis’ upset bid comes up short in overtime loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
The Commodores outscored the Tigers 15-8 in the five-minute overtime period.
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Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
With a 4-6 start, things are looking bleak for Memphis basketball. But the Tigers haven’t lost hope.
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Box score: Vanderbilt 77, Memphis 70 (OT)
Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Vanderbilt Commodores at FedExForum on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.
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What to watch when Memphis faces instate foe No. 13 Vanderbilt
Coach Mark Byington’s Vanderbilt Commodores are undefeated and on what is currently the nation’s fifth-longest win streak.
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Martin: Memphis got crushed at Louisville. What’s next for the program?
While it’s probably unwise to base anything off one particular game, the magnitude of the loss to Louisville should cause any Memphis fan to wonder what should be taken from it.
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Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
It didn’t take long after the Tigers tipped off against the Cardinals inside a raucous KFC Yum! Center in a 99-73 loss for one to wonder if Penny Hardaway’s team truly recognized the magnitude of the moment.
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No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
The Cardinals made 18 3-pointers, shot 51.4% from 3-point distance and outscored the Tigers 54-9 from long distance.
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Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
This Memphis basketball game against Louisville paled beside past glories of the rivalry that goes back to 1949, long before the current Cardinals and Tigers were born.
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Memphis looks to meet the moment in rivalry matchup with Louisville
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, point guard Dug McDaniel and wing Zach Davis spoke about the significance of the Tigers renewing their rivalry with Louisville ahead of their matchup with the No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday.
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What to watch as Memphis renews its rivalry with Louisville
When the Tigers play No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center, they’ll get their first crack in nearly eight years at one of their biggest rivals and have an opportunity to pick up their first Quadrant 1 win of the season.
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Julius Thedford, Mason Matthews lead Tigers event for local families in need
The towering Tigers, along with Memphis women’s basketball players Daejah Richmond and Brooklyn Alexander, and Tigers women’s coach Alex Simmons, helped five families spend gift cards of $1,000 each.
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Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw got the message. Now Penny Hardaway’s Tigers hope he continues to get it.
Bradshaw was benched against New Orleans, then starred against Baylor. With Louisville next, how will he follow up?
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