There are 64 article(s) tagged NCAA:

• September 2020

  • Memphis mailbag: Tigers basketball recruiting, scheduling and roster questions

    Tigers beat writer Danielle Lerner tackles what to expect for the 2020-21 season.

    By Danielle Lerner September 11, 2020

  • Memphis releases 2020-21 basketball season ticket information

    Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.

    By Danielle Lerner September 10, 2020

  • College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

    The NCAA is considering a bubble for college basketball, but Penny Hardaway has his doubts. “It’s possible, but it’s not going to be easy.”

    By The Associated Press September 09, 2020

  • One is from California, the other from Baton Rouge. Their bond began with Memphis football

    Tigers quarterback Brady White and receiver Damonte Coxie share a bond that extends far beyond the football field, despite their different backgrounds.

    By Steven Johnson September 04, 2020

  • Veterans Alex Lomax and Lance Thomas like ‘vibe’ of their teammates

    Eager to play after a summer away from the court, the Memphis basketball team is ready to exploit its talent and experience.

    By Danielle Lerner September 03, 2020

  • Analysis: Memphis poised for productive day against Arkansas State defense

    Ryan Silverfield is taking ASU's defense seriously even as it struggled last season.

    By Steven Johnson September 02, 2020

  • It’s a numbers game: How Memphis basketball weaponizes advanced analytics

    With leadership from assistant Cody Toppert, the Tigers have developed in-house reports to chart just about every stat.

    By Danielle Lerner September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • ‘Humbling’ redshirt year crucial for Memphis receiver Tahj Washington’s growth

    Tahj Washington's improved mental focus key in him earning a starting spot at receiver.

    By Steven Johnson August 31, 2020

  • Landers Nolley II eligible for Memphis Tigers this season

    The forward, a redshirt sophomore, is expected to compete for a starting spot.

    By Danielle Lerner August 31, 2020

  • Wooddale three-star Johnathan Lawson intends to reclassify if no high school basketball

    Coveted guard with Memphis on his top-6 list wants to enroll in college early if the pandemic wipes out the high school season. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 29, 2020

  • American Athletic Conference postpones soccer, volleyball

    Tuesday's announcement marks the first move by the AAC to alter its non-football fall sports schedule.

    By Danielle Lerner August 25, 2020

• June 2020

  • Sports Notebook: Ole Miss evolving, bears vs. masks, and Precious Achiuwa

    The University of Mississippi might find its preferred name of Ole Miss and its Rebels nickname to be targets for change. Plus, you might be more likely to find a bear in the mountains than you are to find homo sapiens wearing masks on the streets of downtown Gatlinburg. 

    By Don Wade June 21, 2020

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl salutes 62 years of college football’s finest

    Four Heisman Trophy winners highlight AutoZone Liberty Bowl's all-decade teams.

    By John Varlas June 19, 2020

• May 2020

  • Memphis transfer eligiblity: No documentation, no chance to play

    The top priority at the moment is the eligibility of key transfers DeAndre Williams and Landers Nolley II, seeking waivers to play this season. Otherwise they may never see the floor in a Tigers uniform.

    By Drew Hill May 26, 2020

  • NCAA clears way for voluntary workouts, pushes back transfer rules vote

    The NCAA has voted to remove its moratorium on voluntary workouts. The moratorium was set to expire May 31, and the decision could open the door for practice next month.

    By Drew Hill May 20, 2020

• April 2020

  • Former Collierville standout Nikki McCray-Penson heading to Mississippi State

    The former college all-American had a record-setting career at Collierville High before moving into coaching ranks.

    By John Varlas April 10, 2020

• March 2020

  • NCAA grants athletes extra year

    The NCAA granted athletes in spring sports an additional year of eligibility and adjusted financial rules to accommodate those who stay an extra year along with new recruits entering school as freshmen.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 31, 2020

  • Coronavirus could further delay NCAA probe into Tiger basketball

    Coronavirus could pose further delays in the NCAA investigation of the Memphis basketball program.

    By Jonah Jordan March 23, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees

    • Germantown cancels programming until end of March
    • Bartlett changes municipal services
    • Municipal school districts to close through March 27
    • First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
    • Weekend looms large for restaurateurs

     

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    26

    Shelby County

    2

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus

    State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 13, 2020

  • Former Tigers: Plenty of reason to believe Memphis can win AAC Tournament

    There are more similarities to this season's Memphis team and the 2010-11 conference champion Tigers than most would think. 

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2020

  • Houston pulls away from Memphis in regular-season finale

    Houston guard Quentin Grimes gave Houston the boost it needed to beat the scrappy Tigers in the regular-season finale. 

    By Drew Hill March 08, 2020

  • Calkins: A night the Memphis Tigers deserved

    The 100th season of Memphis Tiger basketball wasn’t the grand romp everyone expected. But the last home game was certainly sweet.

    By Geoff Calkins March 06, 2020

  • Photo gallery: Memphis Tigers vs. Wichita State Shockers

    Memphis put together its most impressive performance of the season in a dominant win over Wichita State at FedExForum Thursday, March 5, 2020.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 05, 2020