There are 481 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• April 2020

  • Junior college blocks leader commits to Penny Hardaway, Tigers

    Memphis picked up a commitment from USC Salkehatchie forward Ahmad Rand. He averaged 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Indians last season. 

    By Drew Hill April 02, 2020

  • Memphis basketball freshmen aim to be more than just talk

    The Memphis Tigers basketball recruits understand the recognition they have received, but they also realize they must convert that to play on the court.

    By Drew Hill April 02, 2020

  • Just the start: Assessing Penny Hardaway’s offseason comments

    Penny Hardaway hinted at some offseason developments Tuesday, but there is a lot that can change between then and the end of April. 

    By Drew Hill April 01, 2020

• March 2020

  • Six years, three coaches, no NCAA Tournament: the selfless life of a student manager

    Sam McCadams will finish graduate school in May. Last season, the student manager turned equipment intern was the only member of the Tigers program to be there since the Josh Pastner era. 

    By Drew Hill March 31, 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

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 26: Strickland warns of possible reduction in services

    "There may come a time when we must reduce your city services due to city employees becoming infected with the virus,” Mayor Jim Strickland said in an email Thursday afternoon.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020

  • Rodney Hamilton is behind-the-scenes ‘point guard’ for Memphis basketball

    Rodney Hamilton once looked up to Penny Hardaway in high school. Now he is the point guard behind the scenes that makes the coach's operation run smoothly. 

    By Drew Hill March 24, 2020

  • When boredom strikes: Life without the ‘heartbeat’ of Memphis, sports

    Right now, more so than any other time, every smile, laugh and life update from sports heroes go a long way.

    By Drew Hill March 21, 2020

  • Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II looking for right fit, Memphis shows interest

    Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II is determined to pick the right school this time, and Memphis is interested. 

    By Drew Hill March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement

    CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 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

  • 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

  • Calkins: As the final, dramatic episodes air, an inside look at ‘The Harder Way’

    They came to Memphis knowing nothing about the city or the basketball program — but as "The Harder Way" documentary series wraps up, Henry Proegler and Ryan Booth leave as believers in both. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 17, 2020

  • Calkins: Thoughts on Memphis — the team and the city — from a director of ‘The Harder Way’

    What quintessentially teenager thing happened to Tyler Harris this year? What is Precious Achiuwa really like? Henry Proegler, one of the directors of "The Harder Way," weighs in on this and more.  

    By Geoff Calkins March 17, 2020

  • Tigers, Grizzlies security guard faces life without sports

    Terrence Miller will have to dip into his savings to pay the bills now that events inside FedExForum are off. But he is one of the lucky ones. 

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2020

  • Calkins: A surreal ending for a surreal season

     It was not the season Memphis basketball expected. It was an ending nobody will ever forget.

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2020

  • The party is over for Memphis basketball’s roller coaster season

    The Memphis team that fought so hard for a chance to revive an unpredictable season will now never get the opportunity.

    By Drew Hill March 12, 2020

  • Tigers to play AAC tournament in arena without fans

    The AAC Tournament is closing its doors due to the Coronavirus threat. 

    By Drew Hill March 11, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: AAC Tournament championship would be movie ending for Memphis’ season

    A run to the conference championship might be the Oscar-worthy performance that "Blue Chips" was not for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway. 

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2020

  • AAC Tournament: Confident Tigers the No. 6 seed

    Memphis will have the late-night slot at the AAC Tournament this week. 

    By Drew Hill March 08, 2020

  • ‘First 48': Tyler Harris is Memphis’ critical shot-maker

    Tyler Harris isn't shooting as much as he did in high school, but the Tigers sophomore is still the same 'First 48.'

    By Drew Hill March 07, 2020

  • Just win: Tiebreaker scenarios for Memphis basketball

    If Memphis beats Houston on Sunday, it will claim a first-round bye and the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. If they lose, things get really dicey.

    By Drew Hill March 06, 2020

  • Memphis dominates Wichita State to set up critical game at Houston

    Memphis put together its most impressive performance of the season in a dominant win over Wichita State. 

    By Drew Hill March 05, 2020

  • Calkins: Processes may change, but NCAA vindictiveness remains

    The University of Memphis took a principled stand in the James Wiseman case. Now the NCAA seems determined to make the NCAA pay.

    By Geoff Calkins March 05, 2020

  • What the ‘Independent Accountability Resolution Process’ means for Memphis basketball

    Installing a self-imposed punishment wouldn't align with what the Memphis officials have said from the beginning.  

    By Drew Hill March 05, 2020