There are 413 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• January 2020

  • Despite minor injury, Achiuwa expected to play against Cincinnati

    Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Memphis basketball swagger: The art of the 3-point celebration

    Some might call it arrogant, but the Tigers have no plans to turn their swagger off when it comes to celebrating 3-pointers.  

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2020

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Precious Achiuwa's dominance, offense shows potential

    Precious Achiuwa has nearly 100 more rebounds than any other Memphis player this season. Meanwhile, a look at the Tigers’ escape from South Florida.

    By Drew Hill January 13, 2020

  • Calkins: There's no quit in Precious Achiuwa and the Memphis Tigers who remain

    On the day James Wiseman was supposed to return from suspension, the Memphis Tigers rallied to beat South Florida by refusing to give up. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 12, 2020

  • Precious Achiuwa steps up for Tigers in win over USF

    Precious Achiuwa responded for the Tigers when they needed him most, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway, Tigers have concerns to address moving forward

    A fix for the Memphis offense won't happen overnight, but the Tigers don't lack the firepower to score. 

    By Drew Hill January 11, 2020

  • Calkins: Wichita State smokes Memphis — and now Penny Hardaway faces a test

    On the same day ESPN proclaimed Memphis to be an NCAA Tournament "bubble team," the Tigers looked like one in losing to Wichita State.

    By Geoff Calkins January 10, 2020

  • Memphis readies for chaotic road environment at Wichita State

    The Shockers are having their first blackout theme in seven years when Memphis takes on Wichita State Thursday night. 

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2020

  • The Early Word: Two Memphis entities join forces; Hardaway reacts to poll position

    Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the new Memphis City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today. The body is expected to discuss a proposed electric rate hike, but first: The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries has compiled a quick guide to how city government works.

    By Mary Cashiola January 07, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway tired of 'disrespect' for Memphis basketball

    Penny Hardaway said the polls have been disrespecting the Tigers all year. 

    By Drew Hill January 06, 2020

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Memphis needs resume-boosting win over Wichita State

    With Tennessee trending the wrong direction, the Tigers need a win over the red-hot and now-nationally ranked Shockers for their postseason resume. 

    By Drew Hill January 06, 2020

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway has a message for America: 'We’re here!'

    The Memphis-Georgia game may not be the matchup everyone anticipated, but the Tigers continue to make positive strides despite the departure of James Wiseman.

    By Geoff Calkins January 04, 2020

  • Tigers still comfortable with 2020 recruiting position

    There's a quiet confidence behind the scenes that the Tigers will sign the necessary pieces to have a loaded roster next season. 

    By Drew Hill January 04, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: Tigers want to make statement against Georgia

    Penny Hardaway called the matchup with Georgia a statement game that will prove the Tigers are not a "gimmick."

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway not changing winning formula

    Penny Hardaway said he doesn't want to change the current rotation so long as the Tigers continue to win. 

    By Drew Hill January 02, 2020

• December 2019

  • Memphis basketball aims to grow out of turnover problems

    Penny Hardaway was happy with his team's ball security against Tulane. 

    By Drew Hill December 31, 2019

  • Tiger basketball notebook: Memphis tops nation in pair of defensive statistics

    The Tigers are also finding some outside shooting to pair with their elite defense. 

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2019

  • Tigers thump New Orleans in shadow of Cotton Bowl

    Memphis dominated New Orleans Saturday in a strange atmosphere at FedExForum. 

    By Drew Hill December 28, 2019

  • Tigers defense gets stronger with Lester Quinones return

    The return of the 6-foot-5 guard gives Memphis more size in an already strong defensive backcourt. 

    By Drew Hill December 27, 2019

  • James Wiseman signs with agent, ending any speculation of college return

    James Wiseman finally signed with an agent on Friday afternoon. He will now prepare for the NBA Draft in June. 

    By Drew Hill December 27, 2019

  • Made for Memphis: The gifts of Penny Hardaway

    With his roots in the city, Penny Hardaway is a spokesperson unlike any other in Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill December 24, 2019

  • 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 December 22, 2019

  • Tigers notebook: Memphis defense is more than blocked shots

    Tigers Basketball Notebook: Memphis is now 31st in the nation with 9.1 steals per game as the Tigers begin sorting out a rotation after James Wiseman leaves.

    By Drew Hill December 22, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway 'hurt' by Wiseman decision – and Wiseman just might be, too.

    Life after Wiseman has begun for the Memphis Tigers, a turn that was unexpected based on the freshman center's excitement when he committed to the team.

    By Geoff Calkins December 20, 2019

  • Hardaway 'with James' despite Wiseman's departure

    Penny Hardaway said he wasn't sure what led Wiseman to leave the school. 

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2019