With no indication the ACC or Big 12 intends to extend a membership offer anytime soon, where does that leave a Memphis Tigers program wanting to play bigger and better opponents? A streak ended, but Seth Henigan just wants to clean up the Tigers’ offenseRelated content:
The Tigers’ first-year athletic director was persuasive explaining why Memphis turned down the Pac-12, not just saying it was bad but explaining why in no uncertain terms. Memphis AD Ed Scott shines light on Tigers' decision to stay in AACRelated content:
Fans have waited for their turn to celebrate a move to a Power Conference for years. The new-look Pac-12 no longer qualifies for that distinction, but some believed it would be better than the AAC.
“It really came down to what our future looks like,” Ed Scott said. “... The financials were not there.”
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The Tigers open conference play Jan. 2 at Florida Atlantic.
The Tigers’ road for all of the 2024-25 women’s basketball season is now set.
Quinones last played with the Golden State Warriors after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Penny Hardaway updated the injury status of Baraka Okojie, shared thoughts on new assistant coaches Mike Davis and Nolan Smith, and commented on the Tigers’ 13-game non-conference schedule.
Was it prudent for Memphis to say no to the Pac-12? Possibly. Was it deflating? Unquestionably.
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“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.
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti and Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek react to a possible move by the Memphis Tigers to the rebuilding Pac-12.Related content:
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.