The Memphis Tigers have decided to stay put in the AAC rather than jump to the new-look Pac-12. Memphis playoff chase: Tracking top Group of Five teams Pac-12 vs. AAC: Sports writers weigh in on Tigers’ upcoming decision Penny Hardaway ‘proud to represent the AAC’ amid Memphis to Pac 12 talksRelated content:
“I’m loyal to where I’m at,” Hardaway said. “Obviously, the AAC is a better conference than people are giving it credit for.”
What respected national sports journalists say regarding a decision that will shape the future of Memphis Tigers athletics. The decision reportedly could come as soon as Monday, Sept. 23.
Okojie, a 6-foot-3 point guard, underwent shoulder surgery in June.
The season’s second edition of the Tigers Podcast talks about the big football win in Tallahassee, what impact the hirings of Nolan Smith and Mike Davis could have on the basketball program and more.
A long-awaited addition to Memphis basketball’s staff has finally come to fruition.
Memphis’ men’s and women’s teams will also take part in another double-header when they participate in the inaugural Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic Oct. 15 at FedExForum.
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti shared his thoughts Tuesday afternoon with members of the media on the future of the AAC Tournament for men’s and women’s basketball.
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AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti scheduled to meet with media Tuesday amid reports regarding Memphis and the Pac-12.
Let us count the reasons. The list is longer than the current number of Pac-12 members.
If given the chance, Memphis should jump to the Pac-12. It isn’t even a close call.
Razorbacks athletic director Hunter Yurachek hadn’t previously been aware that renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium would still be continuing during the Memphis-Arkansas game.
Both media members and fans alike aren’t exactly sure what to expect from the new-look Tigers this season, but advanced analytics website Bart Torvik could give us an indication of how things may shake out.
Lawson, who won a TSSAA Class AAA title at Hamilton in 2015, returns to the basketball program as head coach.
Hardaway spoke to reporters Thursday at the National Civil Rights Museum during a cocktail reception for Saturday’s annual Penny Hardaway Memphis District Golf Classic.
The North Carolina men’s basketball team and the South Carolina women’s basketball team are coming to Memphis. for a nationally televised doubleheader to benefit St. Jude. And just wait until you hear what St. Jude is hoping to do next. Tigers basketball to host North Carolina, South Carolina in games benefiting St. JudeRelated content:
The Tigers’ men’s and women’s basketball teams will face two of the toughest teams in the country in a doubleheader that will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Bouna Kebe, a 6-foot-10 big man, averaged 11.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season as a sophomore for NJCAA Gillette (Wyoming) College.
The new building will be located close to soccer, baseball, softball and track and field venues, including the future Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
“You’ll hear it from everybody, but Clarence just was a great guy, soft-spoken, good person — just always had a great spirit about him,” said Murry Bartow, son of then-Tigers coach Gene Bartow.
In a Q&A with national college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Hardaway said, “I don’t need the money. I came back to the school to teach young men and to try and help my city out and my school out and it’s like I’ve been under some microscope that’s unbelievable.”
The 6-foot-1 point guard who played for Memphis last season explained his retirement decision via Instagram.
Scott said Memphis has not gotten an update from the NCAA regarding the case stemming from Malcolm Dandridge’s eligibility status, whose findings Scott confirmed the Tigers self-reported to the NCAA.
Ed Scott will speak publicly after Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway announced he’d parted ways with members of his staff and an anonymous letter alleged Memphis violated NCAA rules.