Among some topics addressed: What about Ben Simmons? Where does Ziaire Williams stand? And we don’t want to discuss the “Top Shot” thing. 

Memphis coach Ben Pirmann likes his team’s effort on the road after a quick turnaround and with several players out.

Is it Final Four or bust for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers this year?

Jaren Jackson Jr. has a particularly important season in front of him, even if he does get an extension from the Grizzlies. 

Photographer Patrick Lantrip captured the scene from the third “Grizzlies Garage Sale,” which was held in the main lobby of FedExForum on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Rajon Rondo was part of the package the Clippers sent to Memphis in exchange for Eric Bledsoe.

The fifth-year linebacker’s walk with God has turned him into a better player and teammate. 

Are the Tigers close to landing another five-star wing?

Brighton and Northpoint Christian combine for 143 points in Friday’s wildest game. Brighton prevailed 74-69.

Veteran Cody Cropper has experience in England and MLS.

Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans. 

Ja Morant wants to know what color he should dye his hair, so he asked Instagram. 

Gwinnett comes to town for the season opener and the first of 24 games between the two teams.

Warriors battle through cramps to outlast improving Spartans.

Future Memphis Tiger is the only golfer to break par Thursday at Windyke.

MAHS senior Charles Perkins recovered three fumbles in last week’s opener, leading to a 60-0 victory over MASE.

You can get a Jaren Jackson Jr. bobblehead for $10 and update your Growl Towel collection — “GRZ NXT GEN,” Ya Hear Me!,” etc. — on the cheap, at a buck a pop. All proceeds from this one-day sale go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Tipton-Rosemark’s football coaches couldn’t believe Tyler Byrd showed up on the field, or his five touchdowns in his first game since ninth grade.

Germantown, Munford and ECS lost in their games.

The key to Penny Hardaway’s success? It’s optimism. And if he really believes Memphis can win a national title, y’all should believe it, too.

La’Andre Thomas started 14 games in 2019 but opted out last season.

Kyle Murphy sets single-season goal record with his 11th.

Dakota Cunningham and Claire Todd shine in first big local tournament of the fall.

The U of M has plans for new student-athlete housing, an academic “success center” and a new track and soccer stadium, among other facilities.

Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes.