There are 38 article(s) tagged Mike Miller:

• September 2020

  • Four-star center Jerrell Colbert moving to Memphis

    He’ll transfer to Houston High, where former Grizzlies guard Mike Miller, who spent the past two seasons as a Memphis Tigers assistant, has taken over the basketball program.

    By Jonah Jordan September 14, 2020

  • Comparisons to Penny Hardaway follow Mike Miller as he leaves for Houston High

    Miller’s decision to leave Penny’s side has invited all kinds of comparisons.

    By Jonah Jordan September 10, 2020

  • Four-star Chance Westry shows off moves for dad at Hoop City

    Ersel Westry provides support and advice, even as he still marvels at his son's talent.

    By Jonah Jordan September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • Houston High guard TJ Madlock’s ready to show what he can do

    Houston High School guard T.J. Madlock is often asked if he will end up at Memphis to play for his father, Tony Madlock, and Penny Hardaway. But he’s focused on forging his own path and remains confident his dad will be in his corner no matter where he plays. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 31, 2020

  • Miller brothers ready for NBA champion dad Mike to coach them for real

    Mavrick's learning as older brother Mason gets calls from Division I schools.

    By Jonah Jordan August 30, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway closing in on replacement for assistant Mike Miller

    The Memphis Tigers will make their assistant coaching hire "within the next week or so," Hardaway said Monday.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

• July 2020

  • Mike Miller headed to Houston High

    The former NBA standout and Memphis Tigers assistant will replace Charlie Leonard.

    By John Varlas July 15, 2020

  • Two class of 2021 prospects see increased recruitment during summer

    Mason Miller and Johnathan Lawson are hearing from more schools despite no AAU season. 

    By Jonah Jordan July 10, 2020

  • Five-star guard JD Davison still considering Memphis, remains close with Mike Miller

    Five-star guard JD Davison remains involved with Memphis and former assistant coach Mike Miller.

    By Jonah Jordan July 08, 2020

• June 2020

  • Memphis basketball notebook: Tigers have important summer ahead

    A few important decisions in the coming months could play a major role in the future of the program. 

    By Drew Hill June 12, 2020

  • Calkins: With Miller gone, pressure increases on Hardaway

    Penny Hardaway will have to hire a crack recruiter to replace Mike Miller. It's another in a long list of challenges facing Hardaway as he heads into his third year as Memphis coach.

    By Geoff Calkins June 03, 2020

  • Mike Miller steps down as Memphis assistant coach

    Mike Miller said he is stepping down to spend more time with his family. He will pursue other careers in basketball. 

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2020

• April 2020

  • Jalen Green switches decision date, weighs pro options

    The tone shifted around Jalen Green's commitment Tuesday, and many are now picking the prospect to make the professional leap.

    By Drew Hill April 15, 2020

  • Five-star guard Jalen Green announces April 17 decision date

    Guard Jalen Green set his decision date for April 17 as Memphis remains a possible destination for the guard.

    By Jonah Jordan April 11, 2020

• March 2020

  • Penny Hardaway optimistic about recruiting and returns for next season

    It might feel like "Groundhog Day" right now, but when it's finally over, Penny Hardaway is optimistic about the Tigers' future.

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s season is over. What now?

    Coronavirus has slowed the coaching movement around the country and sent players home for what could be the rest of the semester. 

    By Drew Hill March 17, 2020

  • The ‘weird science’ of Memphis basketball

    Star power, clutch moments and relentless effort make up the "weird science" that Penny Hardaway said equates to Memphis basketball.

    By Drew Hill March 01, 2020

• February 2020

  • Calkins: For Memphis Tiger basketball, the real peril is next year

    It's crazy to say Memphis is "the biggest disappointment" of this college basketball season. But it's not at all crazy to start worrying about next year. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 17, 2020

• October 2019

  • Food Fight: Let it Fly Sports Bar vs. The Wing Guru

    Two Memphis basketball figures-turned-restaurateurs are squabbling over who has the best hot wings. There's only one way to find out who's right. 

    By Chris Herrington October 18, 2019

  • New Eats: Let It Fly

    Mike Miller’s Let It Fly might be a sports bar, but the menu, with some help from restaurateur Melissa Cookston, is a cut above.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 04, 2019

  • Ranking the 10 best moments of Memphis Madness

    There were highlights through the curtain-raising Memphis Madness, including rappers, recruits and rim-rattling dunks as the Tigers unveiled the team wanting all the smoke.

    By Drew Hill October 04, 2019

• September 2019

  • Calkins: Mike Miller’s Let It Fly Sports Bar is his labor of love

    Mike Miller's new sports bar is scheduled to open Oct. 7. Every bit of it is a reflection of Miller himself. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 30, 2019

  • Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era is a real-life fantasy

    Penny Hardaway is holding his inaugural fantasy camp this weekend. The man can somehow make kids of us all. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 22, 2019

• August 2019

  • How the question ‘what if’ drove Precious Achiuwa from Nigeria to Memphis basketball star

    If you told Precious Achiuwa he would be playing for Memphis a year ago, he probably wouldn't believe you. 

    By Drew Hill August 09, 2019

  • Tigers recruiting notebook: Memphis in good shape for 2020

    When asked if he thinks Memphis is any closer to filling out its 2019-20 roster, Penny Hardaway said he "really doesn't know yet."

    By Drew Hill August 07, 2019