There are 38 article(s) tagged college basketball recruiting:

• November 2021

  • Three-star QB from Georgia commits to Memphis

    The second quarterback to join the 2022 recruiting class chose the University of Memphis over offers from Arkansas State, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Yale and Akron.

    By Frank Bonner II November 13, 2021

• October 2021

  • Bartlett guard Amarr Knox decommits from Memphis

    The Tigers’ 2022 recruiting class is down to just one prospect, for now.

    By Steven Johnson October 30, 2021

• September 2021

  • Three-star guard Zocko Littleton decommits from Memphis

    The Tigers lost one commitment, but still have their eyes on more big names for 2022.

    By Steven Johnson September 09, 2021

• August 2021

  • Tigers a finalist for 2022 five-star Chris Livingston

    Are the Tigers close to landing another five-star wing?

    By Steven Johnson August 28, 2021

  • Analysis: What is Memphis getting with Emoni Bates?

    He’s a gifted scorer and a wing, but he also might be a potential answer at point guard.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2021

  • Memphis lands five-star wing Emoni Bates to cap historic offseason

    In what could be dubbed “The Summer of Hardaway,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has once again landed one of his top targets with the commitment of Bates.

    By Steven Johnson August 25, 2021

  • Emoni Bates’ commitment date moved to Friday, but his name is already here

    The five-star forward’s presence is in the University of Memphis student directory.

    By Steven Johnson August 25, 2021

  • Emoni Bates reportedly to make commitment decision Wednesday

    Memphis fans are on high alert amid hopes the No. 5 player in the class of 2021 will join Jalen Duren on campus.

    By Steven Johnson August 24, 2021

  • Five-star Emoni Bates reportedly will make official Memphis visit Wednesday

    The elite small forward is inching closer to making his decision, with Oregon and the G League also considered options.

    By Steven Johnson August 16, 2021

• July 2021

  • EYBL, Peach Jam: Where does Memphis figure with Duren, Bates?

    The biggest AAU tournament of the year should draw maximum interest from Penny Hardaway and the Tigers staff.

    By Steven Johnson July 16, 2021

  • Larry Brown makes first comments as Memphis basketball assistant

    The longtime basketball legend says he’s “a little nervous” as he also hits the recruiting trail almost immediately. 

    By Steven Johnson July 08, 2021

  • Three-star small forward commits to Memphis

    Penny Hardaway lands talented wing, third commitment for class of 2022.

    By Steven Johnson July 04, 2021

• June 2021

  • 2022 five-star will take an official visit to Memphis

    The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.

    By Steven Johnson June 22, 2021

  • Memphis commit Amarr Knox presents early signs of how he can contribute right away

    Ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 36 player in the class of 2022, the Bartlett High student is enjoying the support of Memphis basketball fans.

    By Steven Johnson June 20, 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Memphis turning up the heat on 2023 prospects

    Here’s a running list of the players who picked up Memphis offers overnight.

    By Steven Johnson June 15, 2021

  • Why an offer from Memphis was so special to this 2023 point guard

    London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.

    By Steven Johnson June 08, 2021

  • Memphis basketball possibly seeking 2 assistant coaches

    Penny Hardaway must decide who will replace assistant coach Tony Madlock and strength and conditioning coach Darby Rich. Plus there’s the matter of Jermaine Johnson, who was brought in on a one-year deal to replace assistant coach Mike Miller.

    By Steven Johnson June 08, 2021

• May 2021

  • With end of NCAA recruiting dead period, Tigers prepare for 2022 forward’s visit

    Jai Smith, a 6-foot-9 forward, will get to see firsthand what Memphis looks like. 

    By Steven Johnson May 30, 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Tigers shift focus to Syracuse forward

    The Tigers are pursuing a big in the transfer portal while two of their commitments are shining on the travel circuit.

    By Steven Johnson May 04, 2021

• April 2021

  • Lawson brothers commit to Memphis

    The Memphis Tigers just landed two commitments from Chandler and Johnathan Lawson, according to a tweet from the players’ uncle. 

    By Steven Johnson April 22, 2021

  • Incoming class reflects Penny Hardaway’s growth as recruiter

    The five signees, officially announced Monday, are part of Hardaway’s plan to “get over the hump.”

    By Steven Johnson April 19, 2021

  • Memphis basketball extends offers to Chandler Jackson, Justin Morgan

    Penny Hardaway is turning up the heat on a couple of standouts from AAU Team Thad.

    By Steven Johnson April 16, 2021

  • Memphis basketball lands three-star commitment

    Combo guard from Georgia is the Tigers’ second commit for the class of 2022. 

    By Steven Johnson April 12, 2021

  • Lawson brothers’ decision coming soon, with Memphis squarely in the mix

    Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s pitch over Zoom resonated with the entire Lawson family, including father Keelon.

    By Steven Johnson April 10, 2021

• January 2021

  • Tigers basketball gets commitment from Bartlett guard Amarr Knox

    Knox is the second to commit to Penny Hardaway’s 2022 class.

    By Danielle Lerner January 01, 2021