Kendric Davis and Kao Akobundu-Ehiogu have had the chance to showcase their skills in front of NBA scouts, while Davis, Akobundu-Ehiogu and Damaria Franklin have all signed with agents.
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Memphis basketball’s NIL issues, the possibility of Mikey Williams or Caleb Love wearing a Tigers jersey next season and Kendric Davis’ chances of getting drafted in next month’s NBA draft. Tigers Basketball Insider: Former Memphis players chase pro dreamsRelated story:
Memphis acquired top attacker Rodrigo da Costa and an undisclosed transfer fee by shipping Phillip Goodrum, a 2022 first team all-league forward, to Tulsa.
The future Tennessee Volunteer redeems herself at state meet after 2022 disappointment. In Class AA, the top area performer was Covington’s San’Darius Coleman. The senior ran a PR of 48.30 to repeat as the winner of the 400 and then went 1:56.70 to capture the 800.
Despite physical limitations, this ECS eighth grader is upholding the family tradition while making his own name.
TSSAA officials confirmed that the Knights told them they were forfeiting Tuesday’s quarterfinal match against Alcoa.
Memphis Grizzlies All-Star partners with Miami company for release of Block Panther Energy Gummies.
Keveion’ta Spears, who appeared in 12 games as a redshirt freshman last season, is the fifth transfer defensive lineman joining the Tigers for 2023.Related story:
Memphis lost its lead in the International League’s West Division after going 1-5 against the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate. Waiting Game: Redbirds pitcher Michael McGreevy refining his craft until Cardinals callRelated story:
Tony Allen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, according to court documents.
The first day of action will competition in all sports.
What to look for this week as athletes from 41 Memphis-area schools compete at the 30th edition of the season-ending event that determines TSSAA state champions in baseball, boys soccer, softball, tennis and track and field.
“This really wasn’t the plan,” owner Amanda Martelli joked. “I always wanted my own sports restaurant, and I never thought that (my husband) would do this for me. But here we are.”
Local high school athletes begin state tournament competition in baseball, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field beginning Tuesday.
How about Justin Timberlake? Leslie Jones? William, Prince of Wales? No connection to Memphis is too tenuous to be mayor. Who would you choose?
Right-handed pitcher Michael McGreevy, a 2021 first-round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals, is having success at Triple-A Memphis by being true to his self: trying to get “early, weak contact” from hitters, so he can eventually change his work address from AutoZone Park to Busch Stadium.
Debbie Jones, the mother of Memphis Grizzlies player Tyus Jones and San Antonio Spurs player Tre Jones, spent her fair share of hours in the gym when her sons were growing up.
The Beale Street Boys team will become the first to represent Memphis in the The Basketball Tournament since 2019. Kendric Davis: ‘I’m a Tiger for life, so I’m grateful for that’Related story:
The Memphis Showboats have just passed the halfway mark of the USFL season and appear to be playing their best football at the right time. Tragedy, failure, triumph: Showboats quarterback has experienced it allRelated story:
Former University of Memphis basketball star Kendric Davis spoke on a variety of topics during an appearance on 92.9 FM ESPN’s “Jason & John Show.”
Ten years ago, Cole Kelley was shot while driving and one of his passengers died. Five years ago, angry SEC fans booed him off the field. Today, he’s starting for Memphis in the USFL. The Memphis Showboats’ turnaround fueled by defensive takeawaysRelated story:
Former Sam Houston State kicker Seth Morgan made 15-of-21 field goals last season. He made all 14 of his extra-point attempts and completed 36 kickoffs with nine touchbacks as a sophomore.
Luke Johnson and Cooper Williams score as the Dragons win 2-0, making amends for a loss to the Bartlett Panthers last week.
The junior pitcher is honored after sealing the region title victory.
“Whenever Morant returns, and no matter what sort of discipline he serves, he should consider embracing a new role as a spokesperson against guns and gun violence.”