Bill Hardgrave begins his tenure at a critical point for the Memphis athletics program. The push to join the ranks of the Power Five conferences and the Independent Accountability Resolution Process investigation (IARP) of the basketball program loom. U of M’s new president outlines his vision for the universityRelated story:
Former Tigers basketball standout guided Collierville Dragons squad to 20 victories after period of coaching turmoil.
Standouts from Bartlett, CBHS, Collierville, ECS, Houston and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.
Ja Morant is nearing the end of his evaluation period for his knee injury. “He’s doing well,” said Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins.
As Memphis waits to learn its punishment, North Carolina and Kansas will play for the national championship. In the past decade, both schools have been accused of cheating on a grand scale.
Saturday’s open scrimmage in Franklin, Tennessee, was the first chance for fans to see a glimpse of what the Tigers may look like heading into 2022.
It was the first-ever meeting between the two clubs and marked a homecoming for 901 FC coach Ben Pirmann, who was the head coach at Detroit City FC for six seasons before moving to Memphis.
A fourth University of Memphis Tigers basketball player has entered the transfer portal.
The Grizzlies were missing four starters, all their point guards and (by halftime) their head coach. But they beat the best team in the NBA anyway. How did they do it? The same way they’ve won so many games this season. With irrepressible (and irresistible!) joy.
April 1, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Villain energy: Grizzlies bench takes down NBA-best Suns in stunnerRelated story:
Dillon Brooks, the only usual starter to play, led the team’s inspired performance, which included a Santi Aldama sequence that sent the Grizzlies into a frenzy.Related story:
Only about half of the team has traveled for a Memphis road game, and Saturday will offer a glimpse to what that’ll be like.
After an uneven start to the regular season, Quinones closed the year strong as one of the Tigers’ best players.
Morgan Temme takes control late to send the Owls past their rivals.
Adaptability will keep 24-year-old on the field as Memphis looks to continue its early-season momentum Saturday against Detroit City FC.
Few if any NBA players have defended both more and better than Jaren Jackson Jr. this season.
Wilson Whittemore is second straight St. George’s player to win.
The Grizzlies need three victories to break the franchise record for single-season wins with five games remaining.
901 Fund already has drawn in a number of football and men’s and women’s basketball players.
Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II take a look at the Tigers’ NoA from March 26 and what that could mean for recruiting going forward.
Central’s team of Tyler Bell, Dohnavon Hunt, Quincy Briggs and Jordan Ware performed the fastest 800 relay ever recorded by a Tennessee team.
The goal now is to be playing the best basketball possible as they wait for Ja Morant to return from injury and look to the playoffs.
Taylor Jenkins won’t take credit, but his peers and mentors believe everything he has accomplished with the Grizzlies thus far has been “spectacular.”
March 30, 3022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center in San Antonio. Grizzlies survive at buzzer vs. Spurs, clinch No. 2 seed in WestRelated story:
The last shot from San Antonio’s Keldon Johnson went wide, and the Grizzlies win their first Southwest Division title in team history.Related story: