There are 541 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• September 2020

  • Penny Hardaway expands national recruiting reach

    The Memphis Tigers program has expanded beyond the city and is eyeing territories including Texas and Florida.

    By Jonah Jordan 3 hours ago

  • Memphis on 4-star small forward Jordan Nesbitt’s top 3 list

    The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 18, 2020

  • Shoot your shot: Memphis guard Lester Quinones is a hunter on the prowl

    The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: What declining TV ratings for NBA, NFL mean

    Is it possible that the COVID-19 pandemic taught the American sports fan how to live without being glued to the TV? And find out how former Memphis pitcher Jonathan Bowlan is doing.

    By Don Wade September 14, 2020

  • A few Memphis Tigers class of 2021 recruiting priorities

    The Tigers’ class is currently ranked No. 50 in the nation and No. 2 in the American Athletic Conference.

    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

  • 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

  • Memphis artist delivers thoughtful tribute to Penny Hardaway, his childhood idol

    It is Hardaway memorialized as Reggie Wayne remembers him, a role model for young Tigers fans growing up in Memphis.

    By Danielle Lerner 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Where will James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa be drafted? NBA front office staff weigh in

    “They’re different, but they bring some things that any team will have to have to have success," one NBA scout said of Wiseman and Achiuwa. 

    By Danielle Lerner August 25, 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

  • 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

  • Five-star guard, Memphis native Kennedy Chandler commits to Tennessee

    The No. 11 overall prospect in the class of 2021 also was considering Memphis, Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina.

    By Jonah Jordan August 14, 2020

  • Three-star forward James Graham III sets announcement date

    The recruit out of Milwaukee includes Memphis as one of his four finalists.

    By Jonah Jordan August 11, 2020

  • Forward Josh Minott commits to Memphis Tigers

    The four-star forward is the first prospect to join Penny Hardaway's class of 2021. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 08, 2020

  • Recruiting Notebook: Guard Skyy Clark includes Memphis in top 8

    Forward Josh Minott is close to making his pick, with the Tigers in the picture.

    By Jonah Jordan August 07, 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

  • Recruiting Notebook: Memphis Tigers make top 10 for two prospects

    Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers made top lists for two prospects Wednesday. 

    By Jonah Jordan July 23, 2020

  • Class of 2022 point guard Arterio Morris commits to Memphis Tigers

    Five-star guard Arterio Morris committed to Memphis Tuesday. 

    By Jonah Jordan July 21, 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