How Memphis basketball’s latest commitment plans to ‘turn the city up’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 15, 2026 3:52 PM CT | Published: April 15, 2026 1:49 PM CT

Brandin Cummings on Tuesday became the latest player to commit to Memphis from the transfer portal. He spoke to The Daily Memphian on Wednesday about that decision, his game, and what he plans to bring to Penny Hardaway’s team.

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John Martin

John Martin

John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.


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