James Wiseman, the Tigers' top prize of their No. 1 recruiting class, posted on Instagram Thursday that he has left the University of Memphis and will begin preparing for the NBA Draft. The Daily Memphian's photographers captured his short time as a Tiger as well as some of his time at East High School.

James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account. 

First-time head coach Ryan Silverfield flanked himself with experienced coordinators for the Cotton Bowl Classic. 

Justin Borders and Cordova are off to a hot start.

Junior transfer Moussa Cisse brings a rare gift to the Memphis high school basketball scene.

Memphis will be without right tackle Scottie Dill in the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic.

Rookie Brandon Clarke's 27 points weren't enough as the Grizzlies blew a 24-point lead in the second half and lost 126-122 at Oklahoma City Wednesday night. 

After a stellar year, Tiger running back Kenneth Gainwell continues to gain national recognition earning another second-team All-American honor on Wednesday.

Whitehaven standouts expecting the good vibes to continue in Knoxville as the early signing period begins.

Keep track of the Tigers' recruiting efforts during Ryan Silverfield's first signing day as head coach.

What makes an NBA superstar? Is it about generating highlights and interest or about generating wins? However you define it, Ja Morant's rookie season may have him on that trajectory. 

Alex Lomax is not a defensive point guard anymore. He’s an offensive weapon. 

Demands in his new position with Mike Norvell at Florida State means Adam Fuller will not coach the Tiger defense in the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic. 

The Penn State defense presents a tall task for the Memphis offense in the Dec. 28 Cotton Bowl Classic. But that is only one aspect of the balanced Nittany Lions.

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke combined for 50 points as the Grizzlies beat the Miami Heat for their fourth win in their past five games. 

Chantal Hassard and John Pugliese were 20-something Vancouverites when the Grizzlies moved to Memphis in 2001. As the franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary, they're now VPs on the team's basketball and business sides, helping build a new era.

Ryan Silverfield steps into new role as Tigers head coach preparing Memphis for its biggest bowl game ever — a Dec. 28 Cotton Bowl matchup with Penn State.

Their stars figure to rise even further, and they may ultimately lead the team to new heights, but the Nxt Gen Grizzlies are pretty captivating now, too. 

Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games. 

Left to linger until the No. 21 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke scored 25 dynamic points Saturday as he continues to show other teams that they made a mistake. 

Southwind standout Romal Webb breaks open defensive struggle with long touchdown run.

In front of a deafening crowd in Knoxville, the Memphis Tigers get the best win of the Hardaway era.

Memphis and Tennessee traded blows in the second half, but the Tigers left with the win, snapping the Vols 31-game home winning streak. 

Despite Jaren Jackson Jr.'s career-high 43 points and hot 3-point shooting, the Grizzlies couldn't keep pack with the streaking Milwaukee Bucks and reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Ryan Silverfield wasn't the favorite but he went out and won his "dream job."