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May 2019
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Calkins: A five-star week for two teams and our city
Precious Achiuwa is coming to Memphis, which puts an exclamation point on one of the best weeks in the city's basketball history
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Achiuwa commits to Memphis; moves Hardaway recruiting class to tops in country
Precious Achiuwa announces he will play for Memphis next season. That moves Penny Hardaway's recruiting class to tops in the nation.
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Airport unveils Penny Hardaway as new spokesperson, says farewell to Grindfather
Penny Hardaway is the new official spokesman for Memphis International Airport.
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Calkins: Change may be coming now that Penny is airport spokesperson
One cent flights? Five star service? Everything you should expect now that Penny Hardaway has replaced Tony Allen as the spokesperson for Memphis International Airport.
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Mason Miller still focusing on basketball after Memphis Tigers offer
Mason Miller, son of assistant coach Mike Miller, is focusing on basketball after Memphis offer.
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Boogie Ellis becomes latest signee to join Tigers
For the third time in four days, a major recruit has committed to join the Tiger basketball team for next season – this time it's Boogie Ellis, who once signed with Duke.
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Trezevant's Jalen Brown dreams of Tigers offer
Trezevant basketball star Jalen Brown and his father are dreaming of playing for coach Penny Hardaway one day.
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Graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker commits to Memphis Tigers
Graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker joins coach Penny Hardaway's stacked recruiting class.
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Calkins: The remarkable woman who made Penny Hardaway what he is
On Mother's Day weekend, Penny Hardaway remembers his grandmother, Louise Hardaway, who set the standard that he strives to live up to even now.
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Calkins: As another star picks Penny, Memphis fans should revel in the hate
When Lester Quinones picked Memphis over Indiana Friday, fans of other schools were enraged. So Penny Hardaway must be doing something right.
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Lester Quinones commits to play for Tigers
Lester Quinones announced Friday he will play for the Memphis Tigers next season as the Penny Pied Piper reputation continues to grow.
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David Wingett transferring from Memphis
David Wingett is transferring from Memphis after one season with the Tigers, leaving Penny Hardaway with four scholarships as he pursues more recruits.
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5 things to know about Lester Quinones' college decision on Friday
Lester Quinones makes a decision between Indiana and Memphis Friday afternoon.
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Busy week of recruiting changes landscape of Tigers' 2019 class
Several developments on the recruiting trail changed coach Penny Hardaway's Class of 2019 big board.
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Boogie Ellis unofficially visiting Memphis for second time
Boogie Ellis unofficially visiting Memphis after Duke allowed the guard from California out of his national letter of intent with the Blue Devils.
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Quinones’ decision could impact the rest of Penny Hardaway’s recruiting
Targeted recruit Lester Quinones will decide where he will attend college on Friday, May 10 – an announcement that could have ramifications in Memphis and across college basketball.
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Recruiting Notebook: Quinones, Tucker expected to decide this week
Two Memphis targets will make college decisions this week while some participated in an all-star game over the weekend.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway is taking over the universe
Five-star point guard Boogie Ellis may be flipping from Duke to Memphis. It's just another day in an astonishing offseason for Penny Hardaway.
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Strength coach Randy Flores not returning to Memphis basketball program next season
Coach Penny Hardaway will have to replace his strength and conditioning coach going into next season.
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April 2019
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Tigers Podcast: Coach Calkins and basketball recruiting
Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to talk Calkins' coaching debut, Penny Hardaway vs. John Calipari, Precious Achiuwa, Rayjon Tucker and more.
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Rayjon Tucker visiting Memphis before deciding between college or NBA
Graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker plans to visit Memphis before deciding between returning to college or going to the NBA.
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Damion Baugh officially signs national letter of intent with Memphis
Damion Baugh officially signs with Memphis Tigers on first day of the late signing period.
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Jeremiah Martin named to All-Tournament team at Portsmouth Invitational
Portsmouth Invitational named Jeremiah Martin to All-Tournament team over the weekend.
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Local AAU coach hearing from college coaches
Local AAU staple Eric "Cowboy" Robinson receiving looks as an assistant coach after the end of the NCAA regular season.
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Tigers Podcast: Managing expectations and spring football
Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by columnist Don Wade to talk Penny Hardaway, expectations for next season, recruiting, spring football and Brady White.
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Quinones announces decision date, Hurt makes a decision of his own
Friday brought several developments on the recruiting front for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers.
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Airport grabs Memphis Tigers by the tail in extension of marketing partnership
Memphis International Airport officials on Thursday approved a two-year, nearly $200,000 marketing and sponsorship agreement tied to University of Memphis athletics.
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Graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker will visit Memphis this month
Graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker will officially visit the University of Memphis in two weeks.
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Achiuwa reportedly visiting Tigers next Monday; Watford delays his decision
Precious Achiuwa reportedly will visit Tigers next Monday. Meanwhile, five-star forward Trendon Watford will not announce a decision on April 20 as previously planned.
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Wiseman shows off potential at Nike Hoop Summit
James Wiseman showed that he can be a future No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft this week at the Nike Hoop Summit.
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Journey coming full circle as Watford’s recruitment comes to a close
Trendon Watford's basketball path coming full circle as his recruitment winds to a close.
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Memphis Tigers appearing in way-too-early top 25 rankings
Coach Penny Hardaway's 2019-20 Tigers squad appear on a number of college basketball analysts' preliminary top 25 lists.
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Antwann Jones to transfer from Memphis
Antwann Jones is the latest Memphis Tigers to state his intentions to transfer.
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Season One, Chapter 20: Why Penny Hardaway mattered
Why did the return of Penny Hardaway matter? Because of people like Vivian Chalmers, 78, who draws on Memphis basketball as a source of community and hope.
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March 2019
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway says national championship hopes 'more real'
Penny Hardaway wrapped up his first season by declaring that his hopes for a national championship at Memphis are "more real."
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With the initial steps behind him, Penny Hardaway looks to ace the offseason
With a satisfactory first campaign behind him, Penny Hardaway looks to enhance a culture for his team moving to the future.
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Tigers Podcast: Offseason basketball developments
Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to talk about Penny Hardaway, recruiting and possible transfers.
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Memphis basketball offseason storylines to watch
Coach Penny Hardaway's second offseason as the Tigers' head coach could be more difficult than the last.
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Calkins: NIT loss isn't the end for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, it's just the beginning
The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.
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Memphis won’t play in Myrtle Beach Invitational in 2019
The Tigers 2019 basketball schedule continues shaking up after withdrawing from the 2019 Myrtle Invitational field.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway wraps up a memorable home season with a raucous NIT win
Penny Hardaway's first home season felt like a family reunion, right up though the raucous end.
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Jeremiah Martin leads Tigers to victory in first round of NIT
Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points and seven rebounds as the Tigers advanced to the Round of 16 in the NIT.
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Memphis Tigers take on San Diego in NIT
Head coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers face off with San Diego at FedExForum on Tuesday night.
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Hardaway wants to play strong nonconference schedule
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway won’t step back from tough opponents in future scheduling; he also is “sure” senior Jeremiah Martin will be participating in Portsmouth Invitational next month.
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Season One, Chapter 19: Penny Hardaway leads Memphis back to the postseason after four long years away
After four years away, Penny Hardaway has Memphis back in the postseason. Not bad for a glorified AAU coach, eh?
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Memphis Tigers ditch game plan and almost overtake No. 11 Houston
Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals.
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Isaiah Maurice found his place in Memphis in time for AAC Tournament
Isaiah Maurice found his place in the Memphis offense. He feels like he plays his best basketball during tournament time -- he showed that Friday night in the win over the UCF Knights.
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Lance Thomas can't play but still helping the Tigers through AAC Tournament
Lance Thomas can't play for the Tigers this season, but he's stepping up to motivate the Tigers as they make a run in the AAC Tournament.
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Memphis wants and needs Tyler Harris to keep shooting during AAC Tournament
The Memphis Tigers want and need guard Tyler Harris to keep shooting so they can make noise in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
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Damion Baugh ready to grow as a point guard under Penny Hardaway
Guard Damion Baugh picked the Tigers over TCU and Texas Tech.
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Wiseman, Dandridge ready to win national championship with Memphis Tigers
James Wiseman and Malcolm Dandridge are ready to put Memphis back on top of the college basketball world.
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Calkins: Yes, you can have a picture with Penny Hardaway – and nearly every Memphian does
Penny Hardaway may be the most photographed man in the history of Memphis. Here's why he never says no to a photo request.
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Homecourt advantage provides potential edge to Tigers in AAC Tourney
While Memphis didn't earn a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, the Tigers know to make the NCAA they probably have to win four straight, including Sunday's championship game.
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Season One, Chapter 18: Jeremiah Martin saves the day — his day
Jeremiah Martin saved the day. Which just happened to be HIS day. So happy Jeremiah Martin Day to everyone!
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Senior Night an experience that Tiger Penny Hardaway never knew
Five Memphis seniors, including AAC leading scorer Jeremiah Martin, will be honored before Saturday's 8:30 p.m. game vs. Tulsa at FedExForum.
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Calkins: Jeremiah Martin's brilliant career started in grief but is ending in glory
When Jeremiah Martin is introduced as the starting point guard on Memphis Senior Day, he'll cross himself, point skyward and think about the man whose memory has inspired him throughout his unlikely journey.
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Memphis to face Oregon as part of Phil Knight Invitational
Head coach Penny Hardaway continues to make good on his promise to schedule tougher opponents.
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James Wiseman going to McDonalds All-American game with recruiting on his mind
Center James Wiseman will pull a bit of double duty in the McDonald's All-American game, playing while also trying to recruit plans to recruit other prospects to Memphis.
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Season One, Chapter 17: The Memphis Tigers lost the game — but showed they can win the tournament
The Memphis Tigers lost to Cincinnati Saturday night. But in the process, they've showed how far they've come and how far they might go.
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Season One, Chapter 16: Jeremiah Martin's greatness lifts Memphis over Wichita State
In a tournament atmosphere on the road in a tough place to play, Jeremiah Martin does it again, carrying the Tigers to a win at Wichita State.
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February 2019
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Malcolm Dandridge ready to start career as Memphis Tiger
With season-ending knee injury knocking him from the postseason, East senior Malcolm Dandridge is concentrating on recovery and preparing for the start of his college career at Memphis.
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Lend a star a hand? Jeremiah Martin and Tigers need contributions from freshmen
As amazing as senior guard Jeremiah Martin has been, the Tigers won’t do the “great things” coach Penny Hardaway believes to be possible without freshmen Tyler Harris, Antwann Jones and Alex Lomax playing their roles.
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LeBron James and Penny Hardaway share friendship, mutual respect
The longtime friendship between Penny Hardaway and LeBron James could help Hardaway on the recruiting trail, using the NBA star's words as a conversation starter with players.
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Memphis’ best chance at reaching the NCAA Tournament? The Alpha Tiger, Jeremiah Martin
Senior guard Jeremiah Martin has carried the Memphis Tigers lately, and he’s the one player who – difficult as it would be – could lead them all the way to the NCAA Tournament
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Calkins: Jeremiah Martin on an inspiring, historic journey
Tiger senior Jeremiah Martin is on an historic run, and it continued Wednesday night as he reached a career-high 43 points as Memphis defeated Tulane.
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Jeremiah Martin scores 43 points as Tigers roll over Tulane, 102-76
The Memphis Tigers cruised past Tulane, 102-76, behind 43 points from Jeremiah Martin, to improve to 16-11, 8-6 in the AAC. Tulane lost its 15th-straight game and is 4-21, 0-13.
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Tigers to face reeling Tulane team Wednesday at FedExForum
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway says the Tigers are focused on trying to finish in the top four of the American Athletic Conference, so as to earn a first-round bye in next month’s league tournament at FedExForum.
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Penny Hardaway debit card is a first for First Tennessee Bank
First Tennessee Bank reveals new Penny Hardaway Visa debit card, and will support attendees to the summer basketball camp run by the Memphis Tigers head coach.
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Whitehaven junior guard Matthew Murrell continues making a name for himself
In the district championship game against East High and James Wiseman, Whitehaven junior guard Matthew Murrell showed the skills that could make him as sought after by college coaches as Wiseman was this season.
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Season One, Chapter 15: Psssst, Penny Hardaway’s first season already a success
The record may be similar to the final Tubby Smith campaign, but the whole vibe of the Memphis Tigers season is happier, more enjoyable and optimistic about the future.
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Wiseman continuing his personal recruiting of top prospects to Tigers
East High forward James Wiseman, already committed to the Memphis, is continuing his pursuit of other top recruits to join him with the Tigers.
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Memphis rolling with a similar game plan Saturday against UCF
The defensive strategy against Tacko Fall and UCF was successful when Memphis defeated the Knights last month, so the Tigers will stick with that game plan.
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Calkins: Jeremiah Martin leads Memphis to (it's true!) a win on the road
Memphis got a road win, finally. And it's time to appreciate what Jeremiah Martin is doing for this team.
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Road Recap: Tigers and Jeremiah Martin outlast East Carolina on the road
Jeremiah Martin nailed consecutive 3-pointers with under five minutes remaining to give the Tigers a seven-point lead they never relinquished en route to defeating East Carolina 79-69 Wednesday.
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Road weary: Memphis Tigers are just one of many AAC teams finding wins away from home are hard to come by
Road struggles are evident for half of the American Athletic Conference teams this season, raising the question of what makes games in an away arena so tough?
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Baugh visits and Tigers make top list for another prospect
There were several developments on the recruiting front for head coach Penny Hardaway over the weekend, including an official visit from Damion Baugh.
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Tigers halt losing streak, turn back UConn 78-71 behind Kyvon Davenport’s 26 points
Tigers use quick start and 26 points from Kyvon Davenport to hold on for a 78-71 win over UConn, snapping Memphis' two-game skid.
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Calkins: After loss to Cincinnati, Penny Hardaway calls out his team's lack of toughness
What does Cincinnati have that Penny Hardaway's Memphis Tigers don't have? Toughness.
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Five-star R.J. Hampton includes Memphis in top-five list
Five-star combo guard R.J. Hampton includes Memphis Tigers in his top five list.
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Season One, Chapter 13: Jeremiah Martin's dream performance can't make up for (another!) nightmare start
Jeremiah Martin scored an astonishing 41 points in the second half – but it wasn't enough to overcome another nightmarish start by Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers.
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January 2019
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Road woes: Tigers look to fix lackluster play away from FedExForum Saturday at USF
The Tigers reflect on their road woes as they head to South Florida on Saturday for an away game against a team with a similar conference record.
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Memphis drops second straight road game after dismal shooting in Tulsa
Poor shooting and lack of energy translate to a second straight conference road loss for Memphis, as Tulsa defeats the Tigers 95-79.
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Less focus on scoring means more complete contributions for Raynere Thornton
With more minutes since the Tulane victory, forward Raynere Thornton no longer is focusing solely on scoring for the Tigers, translating into a more complete game.
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Penny Hardaway doesn't bluff when asked about critics
Penny Hardaway says other coaches are jealous of his accomplishments since he didn’t come up through the college-coaching ranks before having success in his inaugural season at Memphis.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway thinks he has 'a target on his back' – and that's a good thing
Penny Hardaway has a massive chip on his shoulder about criticism – real or imagined – from other coaches. And that's a good thing.
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Season One, Chapter 12: Penny Hardaway and Memphis get a statement win
Memphis smashed UCF in front of a raucous crowd at FedExForum to give Penny Hardaway a statement win.
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Tigers’ defense follows the game plan and throttles UCF offense in FedExForum
The Memphis Tigers followed assistant coach Mike Miller's scouting report in the 77-57 win over UCF.
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The latest on the 2019 recruits on Penny Hardaway's radar
Penny Hardaway and his staff are attempting to top the short-notice recruiting job from the spring with their class of 2019. Memphis has three commitments in the class of 2019 with big targets still up on the board. Here’s who Hardaway is after and more. -
UCF center Tacko Fall a tall order for Tigers bigs
Head coach Penny Hardaway is preparing for the challenges Tacko Fall presents on offense and defense.
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Updating Tigers Class of 2019 basketball recruit list after Wiseman commits to Tigers
Penny Hardaway and his staff are attempting to top the short-notice recruiting job from the spring with their Class of 2019. Memphis has three commitments in the Class of 2019 with big targets still up on the board. Here’s who Hardaway is after and more. -
Calkins: Memphis had a shot to beat Temple – but missed
Memphis lost to Temple Thursday night, 85-76, in a game that demonstrated that old basketball truism: You won’t win many games when you shoot 4.3 percent from deep.
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Hardaway's new hustle board motivating competitive Tigers
Head coach Penny Hardaway has deployed a new hustle board to track and motivate his players.
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Brewton finding success after buying into Hardaway's plan
Guard Kareem Brewton is playing his best basketball after buying into head coach Penny Hardaway's philosophies.
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Season One, Chapter 11: Why a Lil Penny comeback still means so much
Penny Hardaway says Lil Penny is making a comeback. The man who created Lil Penny explains how the phenomenon came to be – and why he'd be thrilled to see the puppet make a return.
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'Memphis State' jumps on SMU early and doesn't let up in home win
"Memphis State", while wearing their retro uniforms, defeated the SMU Mustangs 83-61 in their most complete game of the season.
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Calkins: Memphis State destroys SMU — and it was just like old times
The Memphis basketball team -- wearing Memphis State uniforms -- destroyed SMU Saturday. It felt just like old times.
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Tigers Podcast: Retro jerseys and American Athletic Conference play
Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Saturday's matchup between Memphis and the SMU Mustangs; Penny Hardaway's recent thoughts about his team's deficiencies and 2019 recruiting class; football coach Mike Norvell's new staff; and Tony Pollard's decision to enter the NFL Draft. -
Hardaway preparing for smaller, better rebounding SMU team
Head coach Penny Hardaway is preparing for a smaller SMU team that focuses on one of his Tigers biggest weaknesses – rebounding.
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Tigers going retro against SMU, perhaps even pulling out some throwback jerseys
Head coach Penny Hardaway wants to surprise fans during Saturday's "throwback game" against SMU at FedExForum.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway vs. Rick Barnes yet again? Let's check the facts
Tennessee fans are mad that Penny Hardaway apparently criticized Rick Barnes again. Are they right to be? Is Hardaway making things up? I check the facts.
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Lil Penny set to make a return, according to Big Penny
Penny Hardaway says his alter-ego Lil' Penny is about to rise up. But the level of the puppet's participation is unclear.
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The No-Look Pass: Harris misfiring, Tigers playing fast and defensive shortcomings
A look at the shooting struggles of Tyler Harris, the pace of the Tigers offense and dealing with the defensive deficiencies of lacking a rim-protector.
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Tigers missing hard work and desire as rebounding problems continue
As the Memphis Tigers continued to be outrebounded, Penny Hardaway pushes for effort and a desire to overcome the problem.
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Chapter 10: Penny Hardaway (barely) gets his first road win
Calkins: Coach Penny Hardaway is upbeat as the Memphis Tigers get their first road win with an 83-79 victory over Tulane. “I knew that it was time for us to win a game on the road.”
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Tigers head to Tulane hoping for more stable play, focus
The Tigers started slow at home against ECU even though they had a good crowd behind them. Sunday at Tulane, they will have to supply their own energy.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway says 'Shame on the seniors' after much-too-close win
Penny Hardaway continues to try to push the right buttons to motivate his Memphis basketball team. As the win over East Carolina made abundantly clear, this has not been an easy task.
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Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72
Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU.
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Hardaway turns Tigers' focus to toughness ahead of East Carolina matchup
Head coach Penny Hardaway has the Tigers focused on toughness with East Carolina coming to FedExForum Thursday.
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Where the Memphis Tigers stand in recruiting entering the New Year
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No. 19 and undefeated Houston poses major challenge for Memphis
After the Memphis Tigers had held off Wichita State 85-74 at FedExForum last Thursday to open American Athletic Conference play, attention turned to the road test awaiting at 5 p.m. Sunday in Houston against the No. 19 and undefeated Cougars (14-0, 1-0 AAC). -
Calkins: So maybe Penny Hardaway can coach?
Penny Hardaway answers critics regarding his potential coaching acumen as Tigers take down Gregg Marshall and Wichita State in American Athletic Conference opener.
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Tigers, Shockers open AAC play trying to find consistency
If Memphis and Wichita State have another gear, now would be a good time to find it. “Things are going to ramp up,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday. -
Calkins: Alex Lomax hears the harsh criticisms – but wouldn't change a thing
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Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2019 (and Penny Hardaway is not No. 1)
Two new sports franchises, a world-class golf tournamaent and the arrival of James Wiseman mean 2019 could be an historic year in Memphis sports. Here are the top 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of the year ahead (and, no, Penny Hardaway is not No. 1).
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December 2018
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Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2018
Penny Hardaway was the most compelling Memphis sports figure of 2018. But here are 10 more who shaped the year.
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Chapter Eight: In 2018, Penny Hardaway changed everything
Just one year ago, Memphis Tiger basketball was an embarrassment. New coach Penny Hardaway has changed everything.
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Tigers wake up for second half, easily defeat Florida A&M 96-65
After a lackluster first half, Memphis put on an offensive display to coast to an easy 96-65 win over Florida A&M in the Tigers final game before conference play
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Brewton provides steady bench production as his role is defined in Penny Hardaway era
Once Penny Hardaway successfully recruited Alex Lomax (East) and Tyler Harris (Cordova) to Memphis, it was clear that there was going to be a squeeze at guard for minutes. -
Saturday's Memphis-Tennessee State game could be a free-throw contest
If Memphis and Tennessee State foul at their usual rate Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway says fans may need a pillow.
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Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny
Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.
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Calkins: Antwann Jones saves Penny Hardaway and Memphis from a flop
This could have been embarrassing for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis program. It’s one thing to get into a public fracas with Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. It’s another thing to then go out and lose to a team like Little Rock. But with 3:52 left in the game, Little Rock up by two points, embarrassment seemed distinctly possible. -
Memphis Tigers struggle before beating Little Rock 99-89
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway comes out swinging at Rick Barnes
And on the third day after the Memphis-Tennessee game, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway went after Tennessee coach Rick Barnes with balled up — not fists — but words, at the very least. -
Hardaway goes off on UT's Rick Barnes, calls Vols coach's comments 'low class'
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Tigers have seen best Kyvon Davenport, but can they keep him?
He had just scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against No. 3 Tennessee. So, I asked Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport, point-blank, if he had surprised himself a little. -
Main Event: Slow start dooms Tigers against No. 3 Tennessee
It was during a timeout midway through the second half that Tiger nation seemed to cast its vote on the day. Fans were standing and cheering. Roaring, really. -
Chapter Seven: Memphis vs. Tennessee was a welcome brawl
Just 47 seconds remained in this brawl of a game, when an actual brawl seemed on the verge of breaking out. -
Vols get better of Tigers as cross-state rivalry renews
Forward Admiral Schofield had just scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds when he was struck with the urge to remind the capacity crowd at FedExForum who was on top. -
Memphis-UT rivalry not lost on former Vols who started out Tiger fans
They grew up here, knew the heroes of Memphis Tigers basketball, and tried to emulate them. Time was, they bled blue. But it didn’t guarantee that they would stay here and play for the hometown team. -
Calkins: As Memphis braces for No. 3 Tennessee, the thrill is back
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Memphis speed looks to overwhelm Vols' size on Saturday
6-foot-3, 6-foot-6, 6-foot-6, 6-foot-7, 6-foot-11 – that’s what No. 3 Tennessee’s starting lineup read as during the Volunteers' win over No. 1 Gonzaga Sunday afternoon. -
No. 3 Tennessee a tall challenge
The Memphis Tigers’ non-conference strength of schedule this season ranks 81st at kenpom.com out of 351 Division I schools. -
Chapter Six: Why the Penny Hardaway bobblehead means so much
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Main Event: Tigers close strong for lopsided win over UAB
When it was over and Memphis had secured a 94-76 victory over UAB on Saturday at FedExForum, coach Penny Hardaway called it “our first blowout win” of the season. -
What does Penny Hardaway want from Isaiah Maurice? An encore to his last game
Three days after the best game of his young career as a Memphis Tiger, Isaiah Maurice conceded that, yes, he has had an adjustment period. Which makes him just like his teammates. -
Memphis distributing 7,500 Hardaway bobbleheads Saturday
The first 7,500 spectators entering FedExForum for Saturday afternoon's University of Memphis game will received a Penny Hardaway bobblehead – the university's latest promotion as fans return to games under the lure of the Tigers' new coach. -
Calkins: Penny's Tigers show they are getting better in win over South Dakota State
After eight games, after four wins and four losses, after trips to Baton Rouge, Orlando and Miami, the Memphis Tigers are the one thing you should have really wanted them to be at this point in the season. -
Chapter Five: As his team struggles to take flight, Penny Hardaway buys the wings
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South Dakota State and Mike Daum more than worthy, says Penny Hardaway
Forty-two years ago, to the day, South Dakota State came to Memphis for a basketball game and left on the low end of a 109-76 score. If the Tigers are to win the second-ever meeting against the Jackrabbits – and Memphis is arguably a slight underdog – the final score probably will not look anything like that. -
Tigers crumble in second half, fall 78-67 to No. 20 Texas Tech
Had it been a 30-minute game, the Memphis Tigers might have been fine. When Jeremiah Martin split two free throws with 9:09 left in the second half, Memphis still had a double-digit lead, 57-45, over No. 20 Texas Tech.
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November 2018
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Penny Hardaway: Adjustments required for 3-3 Tigers
The biggest news out of Penny Hardaway’s press conference on Thursday, Nov. 29, was that top recruit James Wiseman had signed his national letter of intent. -
Wiseman officially signs with Tigers
East High center James Wiseman, who announced last week he will attend the University of Memphis, has officially signed with the Tigers, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said Thursday. -
Chapter Four: Penny Hardaway has his greatest triumph – then frets about being a laughingstock
ORLANDO – Just a few days earlier, Penny Hardaway had been sitting along the baseline at the Landers Center, watching three gifted recruits light up the court. -
Wade: In era of 'hot takes,' Penny's first team doesn't lend itself to one
There were at least moments of reason. Somewhere along the Penny Hardaway timeline – from rumor of his hiring to today when his first team stands 3-3 – there were small moments when people seemed to understand. -
Road Recap: Charleston tops Tigers 78-75 in Invitational
Six games into Penny Hardaway’s first season as the Memphis Tigers’ head coach, this much is clear: The heralded freshmen will thrill and they will aggravate. In the end Sunday night against Charleston, there was more frustration than joy as the Tigers fell 78-75 in the fifth-place game of the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando. -
Tigers down Canisius 71-63 in Orlando in consolation bracket
After Oklahoma State handed Memphis a 20-point loss in the first round of the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, coach Penny Hardaway called the performance “embarrassing” and vowed to make adjustments. -
Calkins: After embarrassing loss, Penny Hardaway lashes out at Penny Hardaway
ORLANDO — Penny Hardaway sat in front of the microphone in the wake of Oklahoma State’s blowout win over the Memphis Tigers in the AdvoCare Invitational and decided to really lay into the individual he thought was responsible for the listless performance. -
Harris ‘knew it would be like this’ at University of Memphis
Memphis (2-1) guard Tyler Harris stepped to the free throw line with 35 seconds to go in Saturday's game against Yale. -
Calkins: A memorable day for James Wiseman and the Memphis Tigers ends with a memorable night
At the end of the night, they posed for photos. Malcolm Dandridge on the left, DJ Jeffries in the middle, James Wiseman on the right. -
East defeats Olive Branch as future Tigers Wiseman, Dandridge shine brightest
As a rematch, Tuesday's game between defending Tennessee state champion East and defending Mississippi state champion Olive Branch at the Landers Center in Southaven left a little to be desired. -
James Wiseman picks Hardaway and Memphis Tigers
Center James Wiseman committed Tuesday to play college basketball at the University of Memphis – among the biggest recruiting successes in the program’s history and a huge accomplishment for first-year coach Penny Hardaway. -
Calipari downplays his recruiting talents after Wiseman commitment to Tigers
Kentucky coach John Calipari acknowledged Tuesday he may be “overrated” as a recruiter after losing the battle with his former employer – the University of Memphis – to sign top prospect James Wiseman. -
James Wiseman commits today; here’s what you need to know
James Wiseman, the nation’s top college basketball prospect, will announce his college decision Tuesday morning on ESPN's SportsCenter. -
Chapter Three: During an emotional week, Memphis basketball fans fell back in love
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Top prospect Wiseman to announce college choice Tuesday
James Wiseman, the nation’s No. 1 prospect, will announce Tuesday his decision on where he will play college basketball during an appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter at 11 a.m. CST. -
Memphis still has kinks to smooth as Tigers head to Orlando
Head coach Penny Hardaway isn’t fooled by his 2-1 record. He sees too much gambling on defense or bad spacing on offense and knows his Tigers have a long way to go. -
Double-tough: Memphis Tigers turn back Yale 109-102 in two overtimes
On a mid-November Saturday night inside FedExForum, it felt like mid-March and the first round of the NCAA Tournament. For 45 minutes – through regulation and the first overtime – Memphis and Yale competed, overcame, refused to blink. -
Calkins: Memphis shows its guts in thrilling double-overtime win over Yale
Tyler Harris stepped to the line with 2.9 seconds left needing to hit three straight free throws to tie the game and send it into overtime. -
Hardaway not looking past Yale
Head coach Penny Hardaway believes his Tigers (1-1) can’t look past a tough Yale (1-0) team this Saturday in FedExForum. -
Memphis Tigers remembering and honoring Azab
Guard Jeremiah Martin was one of the last ones out of the locker room prior to the LSU game. He saw Karim Sameh Azab’s No. 23 jersey where the center should have been sitting. -
Memphis opens early signing period with two commitments
The University of Memphis announced the signings of class of 2019 forward DJ Jeffries and center Malcolm Dandridge this afternoon. -
The No-Look Pass: Highlights, struggles and takeaways from Tigers’ loss to LSU
Memphis (1-1) fell 85-76 to LSU (3-0) in their first road test of the season. Here are highlights, struggles and takeaways from the game. -
Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Memphis puts up fight against No. 22 LSU
Memphis (1-1) challenged No. 22 LSU (3-0) in head coach Penny Hardaway’s first road test of the season. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the first loss of his career. -
Calkins: Undaunted by loss to LSU, Hardaway says Tigers can be 'special team'
BATON ROUGE — Memphis guard Tyler Harris is listed at 5-9. LSU forward Kavell Bigby-Williams is listed at 6-11. So there’s no reasonable way to explain what Harris did with 14:39 left in the second half. -
Chapter One: The second Penny Hardaway era begins at Memphis
When Penny Hardaway debuted at Memphis the first time, people wore tuxes. -
Chapter Two: How Penny Hardaway proved the skeptics wrong – and a university president right
Penny Hardaway’s final assignment at the University of Memphis – the final assignment before he could get his degree – was a paper on Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” -
LSU, like Memphis, playing guard-heavy lineup
Not that long ago, basketball was a game with well-defined positions. The NBA has made that a thing of the past. -
Geoff Calkins chronicles Season One with Penny Hardaway
Penny Hardaway is beginning his first year as coach of the Memphis Tigers — doesn’t that still seem surreal, reading it? — and Geoff Calkins of The Daily Memphian is going to write the book. -
Calkins: Penny's first win 'felt like home'
Jeremiah Martin dropped in one 3-pointer, then he dropped in another 3-pointer, then FedExForum erupted in joy. -
Main Event: Penny's debut successful with the help of veterans; youngsters struggle
When the University of Memphis hired the city’s favorite son last March, Penny Hardaway spoke of returning the program to the glory days and the feeling that it was like a “family reunion.” -
At the Horn: Tigers dispatch Tennessee Tech as the Penny Era gets off to successful start
The Penny Hardaway era got off to a successful start on Tuesday night as Memphis defeated Tennessee Tech 76-61 in the season-opener for both teams. -
Hardaway leaning on Martin as season gets underway
Penny Hardaway accepted the Memphis head coaching job knowing he had a player already on the roster who would help instill his culture. -
Tigers excited for official season to get underway against Tenn. Tech
Everything will be different when Memphis tips off against Tennessee Tech at FedExForum on Tuesday night. -
Calkins: With its all-Memphis backcourt, Tiger basketball could spark a party in the 901
Now that the exhibition portion of the season is over, I offer the following thought: The Memphis Tigers could win the tournament. -
Main Event: Speed bodes well for Tigers as they run past Bucs
No more glorified scrimmages. No more having an overwhelming talent advantage over local Division II opponents -- LeMoyne Owen College and Christian Brothers University – that are just happy to be on the FedExForum court and playing the University of Memphis. -
Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Tigers use new ways to count attendance and other notes
Memphis cruised to a 95-68 win over CBU in the final exhibition game of the season. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win. -
Thomas and Parks Jr. out against CBU
Head coach Penny Hardaway voiced frustration with forward Lance Thomas’ waiver situation in Thursday’s media availability. -
CBU redux? Another win over Memphis isn’t likely, but there is history
November 12, 2014, inside FedExForum: CBU 74, Memphis 70 in overtime.
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October 2018
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Four-star Ellis includes Tigers in top five, sets decision date
Four-star guard Boogie Ellis posted on social media Tuesday afternoon that Memphis is included in the top five schools he is considering. -
Calkins: DJ Jeffries bails on Kentucky for Memphis and the power of Penny wins again
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The drive of Evin Olds continues to provide spot on Tigers roster
The Memphis Tigers brought back one walk-on from last year’s roster – guard Evin Olds. He is familiar with the head coach, returnees and newcomers. -
Jeffries showed talents in high school far surpassing his age
Olive Branch head coach Eric Rombaugh walked into basketball tryouts four years ago and wasn’t prepared for what was waiting for him. -
Jeffries commits to Tigers; big step in recruiting for Hardaway
Four-star forward DJ Jeffries committed to Memphis on Saturday morning confirming coach Penny Hardaway’s notion he would land more than one commitment in the early-signing period. -
Calkins: Penny Hardaway's first game is a blast
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Other Voices: Magicians see benefits to game despite rout by Tigers
LeMoyne-Owen head coach Willie Anderson walked off the court after the Magicians’ 120-66 exhibition loss to Memphis hoping his team learned from their mistakes. -
Penny preaches patience as part of preseason approach
Freshman Alex Lomax had the ball and the Memphis Tigers had a two-on-one advantage on LeMoyne-Owen’s half of the court. Lomax stopped behind the 3-point line on the left wing and took measure of his shot. Across the way, the 19th head coach in Tigers history and the third alum, Anfernee Penny Hardaway, shouted: “No, no, no!” -
At The Horn: Tigers dominate Magicians in Hardaway premier
The much-anticipated debut of Penny Hardaway on the Memphis sideline was a runaway success Thursday night as the Tigers easily defeated LeMoyne-Owen 120-66 in the first semi-official game of the Hardaway era. -
Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Notes from the Tigers 120-66 win over LeMoyne-Owen
Memphis drummed Lemoyne-Owen in head coach Penny Hardaway’s debut as the Tigers coach. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win. -
Calkins: All eyes on Penny Hardaway as he makes exhibition debut
Let’s start with what he’ll wear. What will Penny Hardaway wear in his first game as Memphis coach? -
Penny, Jackson Jr. say they would not have taken G League option
If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway was offered a chance at $125,000 to skip a year of college and go to the G-League, he would decline. -
Calkins: Penny Hardaway's first season won't be defined by wins or losses
The American Athletic Conference coaches predicted Monday that the Memphis Tigers will finish fourth this season. -
AAC Notebook: Penny talks toughness for his Tigers picked to finish fourth
If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway could look back at his career and tell himself one thing it would be to leave everything on the line against opponents. -
Thornton anticipates expanded role under Tigers new coaching staff
Memphis forward Raynere Thornton took a pass at the 3-point line of the Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center practice floor. A dribble later Thornton moved the ball to the opposite corner where guard David Wingett was open for a three. -
Calkins: Penny Hardaway brought the stars out to Madness, just not who you'd think
Resh Short drove in from Cincinnati. He hopped in his car and pointed it toward Memphis and arrived by the time the doors opened at 6 p.m. -
Memphis Madness a raucous occasion for coaches, players and recruits
The Memphis Tigers basketball fan base had waited months for the moment. Since mid-March at least. -
Recruits among celebrities expected at Memphis Madness
The Memphis Tigers plan to host a bevy of recruits for Memphis Madness Thursday night. The festivities include a scrimmage and surprise special guests. The University of Memphis announced the schedule and details Wednesday afternoon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts an hour later. -
Memphis Tigers announce Madness schedule
The Memphis Tigers released the schedule for Thursday night’s long-anticipated Memphis Madness event at FedExForum, the christening of coach Penny Hardaway’s inaugural season. -
Calkins: When Penny Hardaway is introduced, all you'll hear is joy
It will be the Memphis sports moment of the year. It will be a moment that summons the past and embraces the future and celebrates the return of a favorite son. -
Hardaway wants an active, selfish Kyvon Davenport
Forward Kyvon Davenport was never better than in the Memphis Tigers’ first-round 79-77 victory over USF in the American Athletic Conference Tournament last March. Career-high 29 points, nine rebounds, 10-for-13 from the floor, 4-for-7 from 3-point range. -
Calkins: The complete, colorful history of Memphis Madness
Derrick Rose brought down the house with a preposterous dunk. Rapper Rick Ross canceled on his first Madness visit but made it for the next. Gary Parrish won a chicken-wing eating contest, Larry Finch returned (after he was fired) to coach an alumni game and D.J. Stephens paid tribute to one of the greatest Memphis players ever by wearing his jersey for a dunk contest. All these things happened at Memphis Madness, which is what John Calipari renamed it sometime along the way. So here’s the complete and colorful history of the event, drawn from my notes, columns, memories and newspaper archives. -
New season, same truth: Jeremiah Martin vital to Tigers
The peak and the valley arrived on a Thursday night in late February at FedExForum.
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September 2018
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Boyce, Jayden Hardaway involved in practice despite probable redshirt seasons with Tigers
When shooting guard Ryan Boyce asked out of his signed National Letter of Intent to UAB he was 100 percent sure he was making the right move by decommitting from the Blazers. -
Tigers optimistic of chances to reach NCAA tournament in Hardaway's first year
Memphis point guard Jeremiah Martin stepped onto the floor over the summer and immediately knew the talent Penny Hardaway put together plus what was returning would be better than the Tigers projected No. 8 finish in the American Athletic Conference. -
Memphis Tigers host DJ Jeffries on 'extravagant' visit
Four-star forward DJ Jeffries and his family stepped on the University of Memphis campus last weekend with a sense of familiarity with the coaching staff and program. -
American Athletic Conference announces Memphis Tigers slate
The American Athletic Conference announced the Memphis conference basketball schedule Wednesday with the Tigers opening against Gregg Marshall and the Wichita State on Jan. 3 in the first conference game of Penny Hardaway’s coaching career. -
Sam Mitchell: Memphis Tigers assistant teaching lessons of life and basketball
His right foot is in a big black boot, but Sam Mitchell is at his desk, at work inside the new gleaming University of Memphis basketball practice facility. It is deep into the summer before the first season of the Penny Hardaway Era, the restoration project already in go-mode with rising ticket sales, legitimate, local, Top-150 recruits on the first roster and the hope, if not the promise, of more elite players in the pipeline and on the way. -
Calkins: Hardaway's uncommon touch saves the day
An hour before Penny Hardaway was scheduled to take the lectern at the Touchdown Club of Memphis, Wayne Dowdle was pacing the hallway.
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