I wrote a column last week pondering whether race was a factor in Memphis being perpetually overlooked in realignment. As you can imagine, this went over well. 

NBA scouts will get an early look at the Tigers’ talented roster.

With a wealth of talent and only five starting spots, the Tigers coach has to consider scenarios, and how to sell them.

Beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II talk with columnist Geoff Calkins about the notable observations from the football depth chart and Rasheed Wallace joining the men’s basketball coaching staff. 

Penny Hardaway talks about the common denominator in landing two top prospects.

The last time Penny Hardaway asked for all the smoke, it didn’t go so well. So is he taking a different approach this year? Not a chance.

The former high school coach said the opportunity to help the Tigers’ big men was “almost God sent.”

Is it Final Four or bust for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers this year?

Are the Tigers close to landing another five-star wing?

Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans. 

The key to Penny Hardaway’s success? It’s optimism. And if he really believes Memphis can win a national title, y’all should believe it, too.

The U of M has plans for new student-athlete housing, an academic “success center” and a new track and soccer stadium, among other facilities.

Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes. 

He’s a gifted scorer and a wing, but he also might be a potential answer at point guard.

In what could be dubbed “The Summer of Hardaway,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has once again landed one of his top targets with the commitment of Bates.

Memphis fans discovered Wednesday that Emoni Bates is listed in the student directory. It’s the latest twist in a recruiting saga that has been understandably over the top.

The 2022 NBA draft could be a big day for Penny Hardaway’s group.

The five-star forward’s presence is in the University of Memphis student directory.

Memphis fans are on high alert amid hopes the No. 5 player in the class of 2021 will join Jalen Duren on campus.

The sole question on the Memphis roster right now is the point guard spot, with Alex Lomax and freshman Johnathan Lawson being the two only players who are natural floor generals. Could Emoni Bates help in that area?

Unspecified auxiliary revenue from the University of Memphis will take care of the over $3.5 million the former basketball coach is still owed, allowing for job openings to get filled.

Five coaches and a former NBA executive, granted anonymity for their opinions, point to knowledge and expertise, but also a couple of negatives about the University of Memphis’ formidable basketball coaching staff.

On the day Emoni Bates began his official visit to Memphis, Rasheed Wallace became the newest member of Penny Hardaway. The presence of Wallace is just another reason Bates should pick the Tigers. But we went through them all.