Penny Hardaway could make his job easier by returning some of the eight players from this season who have eligibility remaining for 2026-27 and beyond. But how many should Memphis bring back after a season the coach called a failure?

Fresh off historic performances in the Winter Olympics, members of the USA ice-skating squad will appear in Southaven at the Landers Center in May.

Former Briarcrest and Memphis Academy of Health Sciences standout David Dixon is part of an increasingly exclusive club: Players who remain with one program throughout their college careers.

The Grizzlies' point guard is once again dealing with toe issues that will require surgery.

Middleton scored 22 of the Mavericks’ 34 fourth-quarter points on the way to finishing with a game-high 35.

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Box score: Mavericks 120, Grizzlies 112

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The Rebels, who beat Texas 76-66 in the first round and have not trailed in the tournament, have won back-to-back games after losing 12 of 13 to close the regular season.

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said he had a late-night meeting with the team trainer on Wednesday. It paid off when his star freshman scored 27 one day later. 

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Box score: Tennessee 72, Auburn 62

Rough shooting and a long night on the boards end the Dragons’ season.

Auburn led 49-39 on a bucket by Keyshawn Hall when Nate Ament started a 22-2 run for Tennessee by scoring the first 10 points.

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Box score: Tennessee 72, Auburn 62

Box score of the Sec Tournament game between the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Volunters and the Auburn Tigers on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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

Amare’ Boothe leads the way with 23 points as Bartlett advances to a Friday semifinal match-up against Cookeville.

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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Box score: 76ers 139, Grizzlies 129

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

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