Jeffries was a four-star, top-100 prospect out of Olive Branch High when he joined the Memphis Tigers as part of coach Penny Hardaway’s No. 1-ranked 2019 recruiting class.

“I have made the difficult decision of pulling myself out of the process to compete for a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Canada,” Edey told the Canadian press.

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss Memphis basketball’s ongoing search for a wing, Caleb Mills’ pursuit of an eligibility waiver, the Tigers’ decision to hire Ed Scott as their new AD and more.

Nowadays — three years after NIL was made official on July 1, 2021 — some of college sports’ highest-paid athletes are millionaires in an ecosystem composed of kids, coaches, collectives and even agents.

Tomlin, a 6-foot-8 versatile big man, averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.6% from 3-point range for Memphis last season.

It is expected both sides will pursue a new contract. NBA free agency begins at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Memphis 901 FC clobbered Phoenix Rising FC 5-1, tying for the highest-scoring game in franchise history. The win moves Memphis into third place in the USL Championship Western Conference. 

The Memphis Grizzlies introduced their NBA Draft selections on Friday, and Zach Edey said he is excited to play with point guard Ja Morant. 

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“My tool kit is robust, having dealt with major infractions at Morgan State,” new Memphis Tigers athletic director says.

While Ed Scott works toward leaving the University of Memphis athletic department even better than he found it, his very presence as the new athletic director can inspire others.

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Ed Scott, who was introduced as Memphis’ new AD in a press conference Friday, spoke about the Tigers’ place in conference realignment, how the university could fare in a future revenue-sharing model in college sports, and more.

While the draft is just wrapping up, the second half of the offseason won’t wait. What could be next for the Grizzlies?

Memphis also will play in the Salt Lake City Summer League prior to the Las Vegas league.

It’s hard to imagine that Penny Hardaway is done adding to his roster, but it’s fair to wonder if there’s anyone he could bring in at this stage of the year that would make significant contributions next season.

Jones, a 6-foot-4 wing, led Memphis with 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game while shooting 38% from 3-point range last season.

The Memphis Grizzlies needed shooters, so they doubled down in the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 27. 

As the U of M waits for its new athletic director’s first day on the job, the rest of the Tigers athletic department traverses a path of unknowns throughout a summer of uncertainty.

Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman admitted that Edey was a bit of a polarizing player to some.

Zach Kleiman called Edey a “particularly special fit” for Memphis, giving them an eager and competitive big man that fits well alongside the pieces that they already have.