The Houston High grad led Winthrop to five NCAA Tournament appearances.

As much as Hardaway has enjoyed calling many of the shots himself throughout his tenure as it pertains to building rosters and staffs, he suggested Wednesday that having someone else oversee those operations could be beneficial.

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway plans to meet with athletic director Ed Scott following an early exit from the American Conference Tournament. 

The Tigers came out flat in front of a quiet crowd of no more than 500 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Box score: Tulane 81, Memphis 69

Box score for the NCAA American Conference Tournament game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Missing from CEO Brian Rolapp’s news conference on Wednesday were several key details, and he emphasized that nothing has been finalized, including what might happen to the FedEx St. Jude Championship played each August in Memphis.

Acclaimed golfer Rachel Heck leads this year’s Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame class.

The Tigers will open against a power conference opponent to start next season.

The Grizzlies’ first star may still be the franchise’s most under-appreciated one. 

Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.

The Grizzlies surrendered a double-digit lead and appeared to be frustrated by Philadelphia’s constant trips to the free-throw line. 

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A senior Saint and a sophomore Panther win Mr. Basketball in their respective classes.

Memphis failed to land a player on the American’s all-conference first, second or third teams — or on the 10-player All-Newcomer Team. 

With six nonconference matchups now set, Memphis is still left with seven spots to fill in its 13-game 2026-27 non-American Conference schedule.

The Tigers begin American Conference tournament play against the No. 9-seeded Green Wave.

Panthers are aiming to reach the Class 4A championship game for the fourth straight year. Collierville, meanwhile, is at state for the first time since 1989 — and second time ever.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s recent comments and simulate the NBA Draft Lottery. 

GG Jackson scored 18 points in the road loss. The Memphis forward has now scored in double figures in 16 of the last 17 games. 

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Walker is a graduate of Arlington High School. 

The women’s team has not reached the NCAA Tournament since the 1997-98 season under coach Joye Lee-McNelis.

Headed to Birmingham, Memphis looks to make possible what seems improbable: five straight wins and an NCAA Tournament berth.

“It’s March, and Penny Hardaway and the Tigers have a chip and a chair.”

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