There are 32 article(s) tagged Moussa Cisse:

• January 2021

  • Calkins: Electric performance by Memphis was ‘a long time coming’

    After months of frustration, the Tigers’ performance against Wichita State was reason to exhale. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 22, 2021

  • How everything clicked in Memphis’ most complete game of the season

    More confidence. New offensive wrinkles. As Moussa Cisse put it: “We played how we were supposed to play.”

    By Danielle Lerner January 21, 2021

  • Tigers basketball mailbag: Substitutions, Moussa Cisse and an ideal starting five

    Lots of questions today, including: “If you had a game today who would you have as your starting 5 and why?” One reader even is asking about next season.

    By Danielle Lerner January 11, 2021

• December 2020

  • Memphis has yet to get the best out of the center position

    Coach Penny Hardaway said, “I’m going to make the adjustments on the rotations, man, and just keep a big on the floor at all times, keep a true big on the floor at all times.” The problem is: Who?

    By Danielle Lerner December 27, 2020

  • Five pressing questions for Memphis basketball heading into AAC play

    Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 14, 2020

  • Tigers basketball: Which players, lineups have best impact?

    It’s still a small sample size, but three players are commonalities in the lineups with a positive plus-minus.

    By Danielle Lerner December 07, 2020

  • Memphis basketball: Energy, as much as lineup changes, helped Tigers beat Arkansas State

    The game provided Penny Hardaway more insight as to who is best suited to what role, and when.

    By Danielle Lerner December 03, 2020

• November 2020

  • Memphis basketball: What we learned about Tigers’ rotations at the Crossover Classic

    Coach Penny Hardaway used 55 lineups through the first three games. Which worked and which didn’t?

    By Danielle Lerner November 30, 2020

  • Moussa Cisse cleared ‘for immediate eligibility’ for Memphis Tigers

    The center will be able to play in the season opener Wednesday against Saint Mary’s.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 21, 2020

  • Tigers forward Isaiah Stokes suspended for the season

    Coach Penny Hardaway says status of Moussa Cisse and transfer DeAndre Williams remains in limbo. 

    By Danielle Lerner November 19, 2020

  • Memphis center Moussa Cisse on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watchlist

    National expectations continue to soar for Cisse, the Tigers' freshman center.

    By Danielle Lerner November 06, 2020

  • Tigers basketball: Moussa Cisse, projecting a starting five, and Halloween candy

    This Memphis mailbag dives into your questions about the 2020-21 season, now less than a month away

    By Danielle Lerner November 02, 2020

• October 2020

  • Tigers men’s basketball No. 2 in AAC preseason coaches poll

    D.J. Jeffries and Landers Nolley II were named to the all-conference second team.

    By Danielle Lerner October 28, 2020

• August 2020

  • Gains galore: Inside Memphis basketball’s summer workouts

    Boogie Ellis is 'a man possessed,' and other weight room observations from strength coach Darby Rich.

    By Danielle Lerner August 24, 2020

  • Memphis basketball’s defense will be its calling card this season (again)

    These are the players who will lead the effort to replicate — or even exceed — last season's stellar numbers.

    By Danielle Lerner August 19, 2020

• July 2020

  • Penny Hardaway hoping for season after finishing roster assembly

    Hoping COVID-19 doesn't derail the upcoming college basketball season, Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway is excited about the progress his young team has made and says everything is trending in the right direction.

    By Jonah Jordan July 24, 2020

  • Five-star Moussa Cisse commits to Memphis Tigers

    Cisse, while still raw offensively, is a game-changer on the defensive end. 

    By Jonah Jordan July 15, 2020

  • Calkins: With Moussa Cisse aboard, the Memphis Tigers can (once again) dream big

    Five-star center Moussa Cisse has committed to Memphis. It's a huge win for Penny Hardaway — and a reason to believe that next season (if there is one) could be what last season was supposed to be. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 15, 2020

• June 2020

  • There’s a secret basketball hideout in Memphis. It’s a sight to behold

    The hideout is where players like Ja Morant, Alex Lomax, DJ Jeffries, Kennedy Chandler and Moussa Cisse are preparing for next season. 

    By Drew Hill June 13, 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

  • Recruiting Notebook: Silverfield picks up a commitment

    Ryan Silverfield picks up another commitment while the college basketball world continues to wait on Moussa Cisse.

    By Jonah Jordan June 09, 2020

• May 2020

  • Lausanne star Moussa Cisse reclassifying to Class of 2020

    Lausanne center Moussa Cisse reportedly is reclassifying to the Class of 2020, accelerating the recruiting of the 6-foot-10 center.

    By Jonah Jordan May 27, 2020

  • Hard work leads to improved offense for Moussa Cisse

    Five-star center Moussa Cisse ready to play wherever he goes next.

    By Jonah Jordan May 20, 2020

  • Lausanne standout Cisse lists Memphis among final six

    Division 2-A Mr. Basketball winner Moussa Cisse has Memphis among his top six college choices.

    By John Varlas May 04, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway supports NCAA rule changes

    Coach Penny Hardaway calls for action from the NCAA to fight G-League. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 01, 2020