Calkins: It’s a pivotal year for Penny Hardaway — and us
“This certainly isn’t the most anticipated season of the Penny Hardaway era. But it’s the most pivotal. What lies ahead for Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers? It all begins tonight.”
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“This certainly isn’t the most anticipated season of the Penny Hardaway era. But it’s the most pivotal. What lies ahead for Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers? It all begins tonight.”
After a tumultuous 2023-24 season that ended in disaster, the University of Memphis basketball coach took a different approach this offseason. Now, he says he and the Tigers are better for it.
“Penny Hardaway has fired Rick Stansbury and three other staffers just weeks before a new season begins. The continuing chaos is not ideal.”
The University of Memphis has identified a pool of candidates to interview for the job of athletic director. Among the questions those candidates will be asking: What’s up with Penny Hardaway?
It should be a redemption year for the Memphis sports scene as a whole in 2024. But if you’re asking which team is most likely to lead the way, the answer is Memphis football.
For years, Memphis has competed at the highest level in college sports. That is in jeopardy now. The NCAA and the Power 5 have agreed that Power 5 schools can pay roughly $20 million a year in direct payments to college athletes. How is a school like Memphis supposed to compete? NCAA, Power 5 leagues sign off on plan that includes paying athletesRelated story:
“Memphis basketball was left out again on Selection Sunday. It better not happen next year. Not if Memphis basketball is going to continue to be a dominant force in this city — or if Penny Hardaway is going to continue as the head coach.”
David Jones’ late jumper lifts Memphis to its first win since Jan. 14. Jones scored 16 of his team's final 25 points as the Tigers rallied from 14 down over the final eight minutes. Box score: Memphis 65, Wichita State 63 The Tigers finally came together in win against Wichita StateRelated content:
Nae’Qwan Tomlin contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds to help the Tigers overcome several struggles offensively. Related story:
Coach Penny Hardaway’s team returned to FedExForum on Saturday afternoon for the first time in almost a full month — after six straight games away from home — to a raucous White Out crowd and put on a show. DeAndre Williams reflects on offseason, near-return to TigersRelated stories:
Coach Penny Hardaway is making some changes for Wednesday night’s game against Virginia Commonwealth .Related stories:
The visiting Tigers trailed by as many as 14 in the first half before flipping a switch. Quinerly feels closer to his ‘old self,’ leads Memphis to win at MizzouRelated stories:
NCAA box score for Friday’s men’s basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and Missouri Tigers played in Columbia, Missouri.
Florida Atlantic University is in the Final Four. This has caused Memphis fans to feel all sorts of things — including deep pain. Is it rational? Of course not. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
This could be a tough week for Memphis basketball fans. So we gathered some suggestions about how to make it through. They include denial, chocolate, the Tigers women’s team and looking on the bright side.
It was a magnificent day for Memphis basketball. Right up until Houston hit the winning shot. On a day when Tiger basketball conjured that magical feeling once again.
Penny Hardaway texted Kendric Davis prior to Sunday’s game. After the win over Cincinnati, Davis and the Tigers are one step closer to the subject of that text.
DeAndre Williams is determined to lead the Tigers through this critical stretch because making the NCAA Tournament never gets old.
Penny Hardaway addressed Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax injuries while commenting on former Tigers in the NBA and LeBron James’ all-time scoring record.
Jaren Jackson Jr. ties the single-game franchise record held by Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol and Stromile Swift. But he was a terror on offense, too. Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr. teaches Hawks the meaning of ‘Nope' Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks says Memphis is ‘way more dangerous’ when healthyRelated stories:
Why did Memphis retain Ryan Silverfield? What’s the progress on Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium? Has the university given up on conference realignment? We asked the athletic director these questions and more.
The Tigers’ athletic director shared some revealing things about the outlook for Memphis athletics. Here’s what every fan should know.
Alex Lomax called it a “legendary” night. It was, at the very least, emphatic. Exactly 364 days after losing to Ole Miss in chaotic fashion, the Memphis Tigers exacted their revenge, 68-57.
Memphis built a 22-point lead in the first 12 minutes, and after an Ole Miss comeback, the Tigers hung on for the 11-point win at FedExForum.Related stories:
It was all about the win. But the Tigers big was just three assists shy of delivering a triple double in the victory over the Rebels.