Despite being half-brothers, this is the first year Jayden and Ashton Hardaway are living in the same city. They’re also teammates for the first time ever and looking to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After helping beat Memphis, David Jones ‘can’t wait’ to officially be a TigerRelated story:
Santo Domingo native David Jones, who played for the Dominican Republic National Team in its exhibition game win over Memphis on Wednesday, expects to join Memphis later this month.
This is almost an entirely new-look Memphis squad that had four of its players physically join the group in the last eight days alone. It was a Tigers game unlike any other.
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If the program’s summer is any indication, Hardaway’s on-court results in 2023-24 will be his best work yet.
The Buffaloes’ decision to leave the Pac-12 sure seems to be a big blow to the Tigers’ Power 5 hopes. Or do they have a chance?
Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters Thursday about a variety of topics, including late additions to Memphis’ roster and the status of Mikey Williams and DeAndre Williams.
Hardaway spoke publicly for the first time since being given a three-game suspension by the NCAA in late June for recruiting violations committed in the 2021-22 academic year. Wichita State transfer Jaykwon Walton commits to Memphis Penny Hardaway’s patience during the offseason is now being rewardedRelated stories:
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Uncertainly pertaining to the status of a few members of Memphis’ 2023-24 roster could have Penny Hardaway working until the final buzzer yet again.
It is not your regular job — climbing inside a costume and playing the part of NBA mascot Grizz, Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer or becoming Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird. In fact, it can be all-consuming.
Penny Hardaway and his staff have found answers for a handful of Memphis’ areas of concern this offseason. But what’s left to answer may be the difference between good and great for the 2023-24 Tigers.
Darby Rich spent the past two seasons as the strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech after being in the same position at Memphis from 2019 to 2021.
The AAC announced its men’s basketball schedule pairings on Thursday, July 20.
Of the 10 former Memphis players who suited up for NBA summer league, a handful stood out.
Former Memphis guard Lester Quinoñes will suit up with the Dominican Republic National Team when the Tigers take on the group in an exhibition game on Aug. 2 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Name, image and likeness high on SEC commissioner’s mind.
A game between the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee will happen this upcoming season, and newly hired Tigers coach Alex Simmons will be coaching against her alma mater.
Quinerly, a point guard, averaged 8.7 points, 3.6 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per game in 2022-23 and took home co-SEC Sixth Man of the Year honors.