There are 449 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• February 2020

  • UConn hands Memphis its third consecutive loss

    UConn survived a late push from the Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut as Memphis dropped its third game in a row.

    By Drew Hill February 19, 2020

  • Calkins: Ripping Penny Hardaway for this season isn’t ‘hilarious’ — it’s dumb

    It's ridiculous — and ungrateful — for Memphis fans to criticize Penny Hardaway in this calamitous year. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 18, 2020

  • Hardaway: Criticism ‘hilarious’ as Tigers continue to fight

    Penny Hardaway said the outsiders attempting to criticize the Tigers for losses don't understand how hard his team is fighting. 

    By Drew Hill February 18, 2020

  • Calkins: For Memphis Tiger basketball, the real peril is next year

    It's crazy to say Memphis is "the biggest disappointment" of this college basketball season. But it's not at all crazy to start worrying about next year. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 17, 2020

  • Youth, injuries make struggles for Memphis basketball a complex mix

    The Memphis season continues in a downward spiral as the Tigers and Penny Hardaway deal with major changes – from youth to the loss of key players.

    By Drew Hill February 17, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: ‘I can see the sun shining on us moving forward’

    Freshman guard Lester Quinones wants a chance to play Cincinnati in the conference tournament next month, but the Tigers have a long way to go before that. 

    By Drew Hill February 14, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Memphis’ loss to USF, healthy players and future scheduling

    Memphis tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan chat before the Tigers take on Cincinnati tonight.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan February 13, 2020

  • Hardaway: Quinones up for challenge against rival Cincinnati

    Cincinnati star Jarron Cumberland let coach Penny Hardaway know the Tigers were fortunate to win in the first matchup against the Bearcats. 

    By Drew Hill February 13, 2020

  • Calkins: Can Penny Hardaway root out ‘bad energy’ in Memphis program?

    The next few months will be a test of Penny Hardaway. Not as head coach but as basketball CEO.

    By Geoff Calkins February 12, 2020

  • Memphis basketball searching for confidence during time of uncertainty

    But Tigers “are locked and loaded ready to go fight at Cincinnati,” Hardaway says.

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • Tigers NCAA hopes dealt crushing blow with home loss

    Memphis tied the game at 68 with under two minutes to play, but the Tigers came up short Saturday against South Florida. The loss is a big blow to the team's NCAA Tournament resume. 

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • Memphis basketball notebook: ‘It’s tough, but it’s not impossible’

    With eight games to play, Penny Hardaway is fighting to keep the Tigers together while injuries are tearing them apart. 

    By Drew Hill February 09, 2020

  • Calkins: Suddenly, the Penny Hardaway era hangs in the balance

    Second seasons can be telling at Memphis. Can Penny Hardaway regain momentum in his second season as Memphis head coach?

    By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2020

  • Calkins: Memphis basketball season is in tatters — but, please, save the hot takes

    Memphis suffered a crushing loss to South Florida Saturday. But it's not some big secret why this season has gone bad.

    By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2020

  • ‘The players are doing the numbers’ on NCAA Tournament hopes

    Penny Hardaway said his players are crunching the numbers to figure out how they can get into the NCAA Tournament.

    By Drew Hill February 08, 2020

  • Penny chosen as Communicator of the Year

    Penny Hardaway recognized as Communicator of the Year by the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 06, 2020

  • ‘Every game is a tournament game’ for Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway said he doesn't have to work hard to motivate his team anymore now that they are AAC underdogs. 

    By Drew Hill February 06, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: Decision to start Jayden Hardaway was nod to ‘Autism Speaks’

    Penny Hardaway said the decision to start Jayden Hardaway Saturday was intended to be father-son moment. 

    By Drew Hill February 05, 2020

  • Basketball Tigers give Santa an assist

    The Memphis Tigers basketball team along with other U of M athletes gave some local children early Christmas gifts Friday afternoon. The group distributed the toys – collected at a toy drive earlier this year – at Davis Community Center, which is at 3371 Spottswood in the Messick Buntyn area. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also was among those handing out presents.

    By Mark Weber February 04, 2020

  • Tigers survive turnover troubles to beat UConn

    Memphis pulled away from UConn Saturday in the final five minutes with clutch free-throw shooting and stingy defense. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway, Tigers understand what’s at stake against UConn

    Penny Hardaway said he can't worry about players upset regarding playing time. The coach has to use the players giving positive minutes. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2020

• January 2020

  • Autism Speaks: Memphis embraces family of Tigers’ strength coach

    Saturday against UConn the Tigers coaches will wear puzzle piece pins to raise awareness for autism – something close to the Memphis basketball program.

    By Drew Hill January 31, 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Tigers bounce back with win over UCF

    Tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan talk about Memphis' win over UCF, Lance Thomas, Penny Hardaway’s offense and Tigers recruiting.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill January 31, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway urging confidence after pair of breakout performances

    Lance Thomas' breakout performance was a weight off his shoulders after struggling most of the season. Penny Hardaway used it as an example of why coaches should stick with their players. 

    By Drew Hill January 30, 2020

  • Ellis as Tigers X-factor could be emerging from shooting slump

    Freshman guard Boogie Ellis showed signs of breaking out of his shooting slump against SMU. Now, the goal is to make his shooting more consistent.

    By Drew Hill January 28, 2020