Calkins: Can Memphis basketball be Memphis basketball again?
“Why did Memphis open basketball practice to the media in the middle of July? To ‘get people back with Memphis basketball,’ said Penny Hardaway. It’s a worthy task.”
Pieces are all here, now Tigers begin to put them together
Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”
Martin: Former Tiger Kendric Davis’ return visit to Memphis shows what still matters
Davis’ return to Memphis and what he said Friday afternoon was a reminder that when things go right here, there can still be a profound connection between a coach and a player — and a player to a city.
Martin: As May takes Mavs job, it’s hard not to think about Penny
Dusty May and Penny Hardaway will always be inextricably linked. The outcome of their meeting in the NCAA Tournament three years ago charted a path for them both; one led to the NBA, and one that may yet lead to an unceremonious divorce.
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Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting
The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.
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Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott gave a tour of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as it completes a $226.5 million makeover, including details on how fans can visit its latest addition.
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Former Tiger Zach Davis sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility
Former Tiger Zach Davis and 11 other athletes have filed a lawsuit in Tennessee against the NCAA. They are seeking an extra year of eligibility.
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Memphis athletics renews partnership with Learfield
Memphis athletics and Learfield have renewed their 25-year media relationship, the university announced on Tuesday.
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‘This is the warning’: Inside Hana Haden’s plan to rebuild Memphis around confidence and shooting
Only eight NCAA Division I teams in the country shot worse than the Tigers’ 24.6% 3-point shooting last season.
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Breaking down the Tigers’ tough nonconference basketball schedule
Coach Penny Hardaway has put together another tough slate of games to create the opportunity for Memphis to play its way into earning an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
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Memphis athletic department sets fundraising record for second straight year
The Tigers received nine pledges of at least $1 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is two more than the previous year.
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John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
A national championship-winning basketball coach, two Super Bowl winners and a two-time NBA All-Star highlight the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees.
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Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one spot left to fill on his 2026-27 roster.
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Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
There’s a loud message that Scott is trying to send when he says the Tigers are at full revenue sharing, and that message is simple: Memphis is moving like it’s in the big leagues — even if it isn’t yet.
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Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football
In a wide-ranging interview with Jason Smith on the “J & J Show” on 92.9 FM on Wednesday, Scott addressed concerns that the Tiger basketball program — which finished 13-19 last season — had fallen behind football in the university’s pecking order.
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Martin: Can a behavioral test help the Tigers win? We talked to the CEO to find out.
Penny Hardaway said he used a behavioral assessment to help assemble this year’s roster. The Daily Memphian reached out to the CEO of the company that administered the test to get further insight.
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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached.
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Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
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Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.
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Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.
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Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
Memphis basketball summer workouts start June 2. Prized Briarcrest product Fred Smith Jr. will indeed be among the participants, his father told The Daily Memphian. On June 1, Memphis announced Smith Jr.’s signing, confirming his father’s text last week to The Daily Memphian.
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Key senators look to break college sports logjam in Congress with bipartisan bill
The senators will introduce a bipartisan bill that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season.
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How Memphis basketball’s transfer class can help fix issues from last season
Assessing some areas where Memphis needs to improve this season, and the transfer who could be the most impactful in that category.
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Martin: Memphis basketball roster is mostly complete. What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s ugly.
After a disastrous 2025-26 season, Penny Hardaway has to lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. Has he put together a roster that’s capable of doing that? Let’s take a look.
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Hardaway ‘feels better’ about Tigers roster now than at this time last year
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers roster appears to have all the right ingredients to compete at a high level.
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Former North Carolina commit picks Memphis
Maxim Logue, a 6-foot-9 FAU big man transfer who initially committed to North Carolina several weeks ago, has picked the Memphis Tigers.
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Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis
The Tigers went 2-1 the last time they participated in the Battle 4 Atlantis in 2023.
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Former Tiger Aaron Bradshaw commits to TSU
TSU will be Bradshaw’s fourth school in as many years.
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Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal
Corneilous Williams averaged 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds last season. He ranked in the 90th percentile nationally for offensive rebounding percentage at 12.9%.
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Southern Miss’ Tylik Weeks commits to Memphis
New Tiger Tylik Weeks, a 6-foot-7 Southern Miss transfer, ranked in the top 40 of scoring nationally last season at 19.7 points per game.
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