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.
Penny Hardaway’s new-look roster has a number of lineup options, but still could use a couple of pieces.
The Grizzlies will play on ESPNU or NBA TV in all four Las Vegas summer league games next month.
“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.
The transfer from Boise State gives the Tigers another shooter and a secondary ballhandler.
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“LIV Golf exists to whitewash murder and human rights violations in Saudi Arabia. The FedEx St. Jude Championship raises money for St. Jude. Which side do you want to support? This really isn’t hard.”
The August event kicks off the FedEx Cup playoffs and will feature a bigger field, the return of the pro-am and a “good old-fashioned Memphis block party.”
Future Ole Miss player produced some eye-popping numbers for Division 2-A state runner-up.
The former Missouri head coach helped develop major league pitcher Max Scherzer.
Natalie Poole was head coach of the Tigers softball team for 11 seasons.
As Chris Herrington pointed out in his column earlier this week, there may not be an obvious trade for the Grizzlies to make this summer. But the odds are best that they will do something.
The Tigers will be facing blue bloods and rising programs, including UNC and Arkansas.
Sophomore shortstop led the Shelby-Metro area in batting average and runs while leading her team to 27 victories.
The jump from Year 1 to Year 2 should be a significant one for the Tigers quarterback.
After just its third loss of the season, the Eastern Conference leaders will face 12th-place Hartford.
Jordan Ware won two individual titles and anchored two winning relays for Rashad Haynes’ championship squad.
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Even if Emmanuel Akot joins the program, the Tigers will need at least one more key difference maker that could potentially start. The options are getting thinner and thinner by the day.
You’ll never guess where Elliot Perry is being honored Tuesday night. At the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. It’s the latest accomplishment for one of the greatest, humblest Memphians.
Penny Hardaway has now added the former AAC Coach of the Year along with Kendric Davis (former AAC Player of the Year). That’s impressive work for the coach of a program facing possible NCAA sanctions. It speaks to Hardaway’s resilience, above all.
A source confirmed to The Daily Memphian that former Tulsa head coach Frank Haith, who gave Hardaway fits at times with his matchup zone defense, is expected to join the staff.
Jenkins, entering his fourth year, has led Memphis to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has a passion for fashion. The big man is spending some time in Italy this summer promoting a stylish project outside of basketball.
One of the Memphis Tigers’ key transfer targets appears to be approaching a decision.