Tigers thrived in portal while still valuing high school prospects
The transfer portal has become a major part of roster management but Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield likes to have a balance of transfers and high school recruits.
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February 2023
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Tigers add a few on National Signing Day, load up on transfers
Transfer portal pickups dominate NCAA official signing period announcements for Memphis football.
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January 2023
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Tigers OL transfer commit headed to junior college instead
The Tigers still have Arkansas transfer Marcus Henderson, LSU transfer Xavier Hill and Ole Miss transfer Jack Greer joining the offensive line next season.
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Former Marshall receiver commits to Memphis Tigers
Marshall transfer Corey Gammage caught 52 passes for 774 yards and six touchdowns for Marshall last season.
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Three-star running back from Louisiana commits to Memphis
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Missouri transfer receiver commits to Memphis
Former Missouri receiver Tauskie Dove tallied 16 catches for 240 yards and a touchdown during the 2022 season.
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Memphis receiver Eddie Lewis enters the transfer portal
Eddie Lewis led the Tigers with 615 receiving yards and tied a team-high seven receiving touchdowns this past season.
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Former Tigers TE heads to Ole Miss; JUCO receiver commits to Memphis
Junior college transfer Marcello Bussey committed to Memphis on the same day that former Tigers tight end Caden Prieskorn announced his commitment to Ole Miss.
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December 2022
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Memphis football coach’s NFL background helps him navigate the transfer portal
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the draft board that NFL teams create is similar to the recruiting board he uses at the college level.
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‘I’m still in the season:’ Seth Henigan on NIL and the transfer portal
Despite the speculation, the University of Memphis quarterback said he never thought about entering the transfer portal. He also believes the NIL era has its pros and cons. And he ‘has all the faith in the world’ for his coach.
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Former Georgia Tech O-lineman commits to Memphis
R.J. Adams is a 6-3, 329-pound athlete with three years of eligibility remaining.
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November 2022
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Memphis kicker David Kemp enters transfer portal
Redshirt freshman looking at opportunities elsewhere after missing most of the Tigers’ 2021 season with an injury and losing the job this year to Florida transfer Chris Howard.
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October 2022
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This season’s Tigers are older, and Penny Hardaway’s fine with that
In what appears to be an intentional effort, Memphis didn’t land a single recruit from the Class of 2022. And, as a result, 13 of the 16 players on the Tigers’ roster are either true juniors or older.
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August 2022
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Kentucky transfer commits to Memphis
Defensive back Joel Williams appeared in 16 games over two years at Kentucky and was a four-star recruit coming out of high school.
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Tigers defensive lineman enters the transfer portal
A player who spent two seasons with the University of Memphis is no longer listed on the Tigers’ official roster for the 2022 season.
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June 2022
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Former Tiger Emoni Bates transfers to Eastern Michigan
We can finally put the rumors of a Memphis-Emoni Bates reunion to bed.
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Florida transfer kicker commits to Memphis
Kicker Chris Howard will join the Tigers, who struggled with field goals last season.
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Keonte Kennedy commits to Memphis
The University of Texas at El Paso wing is the fifth transfer to commit to the Tigers for the 2022-23 season.
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Here’s what might be next for Memphis Tigers basketball
Penny Hardaway’s new-look roster has a number of lineup options, but still could use a couple of pieces.
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What is Memphis getting in Akot? A Boise State writer shares insight
“He clearly thinks Penny Hardaway can transform him into an NBA player,” said an Idaho Press writer who’s familiar with the Tigers’ latest commitment, including his strengths and ability to shoot.
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Emmanuel Akot commits to Memphis
The transfer from Boise State gives the Tigers another shooter and a secondary ballhandler.
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May 2022
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Former Cal quarterback commits to Memphis
Tigers add Ryan Glover after Grant Gunnell entered the transfer portal last month.
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Former Tigers quarterback reportedly commits to North Texas
Grant Gunnell will revisit Memphis when the Tigers host North Texas on Sept. 24.
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Rice transfer Andrew Mason commits to Memphis
The Spring Hill native is headed back to his home state.
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Tigers notebook: Taking a look at the roster after transfer portal deadline
If a couple of key players return and the Tigers snag a couple of their targets, next season could feature a sharp lineup.
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April 2022
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Memphis QB Grant Gunnell enters transfer portal
Grant Gunnell suffered a season-ending injury ahead of last season.
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