Calkins: DeAndre Williams is contagious (in the best way!)
The Evansville transfer became eligible to play just hours before Memphis and Tulane tipped off Wednesday. For a beleaguered Tigers team, it may have been just in time.
The Evansville transfer became eligible to play just hours before Memphis and Tulane tipped off Wednesday. For a beleaguered Tigers team, it may have been just in time.
Dec. 16, 2020: Memphis vs. Tulane in New Orleans
Transfer DeAndre Williams, declared eligible just hours before the game, made an immediate impression. Related story: As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader Related story: Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74
Seven or eight players likely will enroll early to take advantage of workouts and learning Memphis’ playbook.
The 6-foot-9 transfer from Evansville was ruled immediately eligible Wednesday after the NCAA passed new legislation.
Morant is picking winners on his social media sweepstakes. And here’s an update on a number of personnel moves that happened in rapid succession.
D.J. Brown and Gavin McKay, among other area football players, made commitments to their colleges official.
The Early Signing Period starts Wednesday, but it’s not just high school and junior college prospects Tigers fans should get to know.
Christian Brothers High School guard Chandler Jackson led the team with 24 points in victory over Ensworth.
High school football commits around the country are signing their national letters of intent today. Follow along as Memphis gathers its next class.
Tiger Tail, a new product made by Grind City Brewing Co., will be the official craft beer of Memphis Tigers athletics.
Randy Boyd brings state-wide connections, valuable baseball experience to an already-successful organization. “He’s Mr. Tennessee,” said Craig Unger, Redbirds president and general manager.
Florida Atlantic is led by former USF coach Willie Taggart and has a strong defense. But the Owls don’t have a 1,000-yard passer or a rusher with more than 500 yards, despite playing eight games.
“We’re playing defense well enough to beat teams. We’re just not playing offense well enough to beat teams,” Hardaway said.
Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.
Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game.
The pluses, minuses and qualities of Grayson Allen, De’Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane and John Konchar.
Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies.
The Division 1 and Division 2 all-metro teams are also announced.
Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.
Memphis is headed to Montgomery, Alabama, for its seventh straight bowl appearance.
Hardaway called it his “hardest loss.” Memphis fans may share that sentiment. There also is a seed of concern that he might not be able to get this team to the NCAA tournament.
The linebacking corps and Morris Joseph also made their impact in the Tigers’ 30-27 triumph against Houston.
This Memphis football team isn’t the greatest team ever. But there’s never been one with a greater will to win.
Consistent effort is in short supply as Penny Hardaway finds himself having to “beg and plead” for team play.