Friday really was a tough day for the Tigers on the conference realignment front as the Big 12 added three more schools and the Big Ten two.

The Tigers were pushed to their limit by the Dominican Republic Select Team before escaping with an overtime victory.

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.

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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.

The Memphis Tigers spent the first night of their weeklong Dominican Republic trip on a golf range. Though they hadn’t even played one of their three scheduled exhibition games yet, Caleb Mills' competitive fire was already burning.

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As it turns out, the Tigers might see St. John’s transfer David Jones in the Dominican Republic after all.

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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway says the team’s week-long Dominican Republic trip will be focused on “bonding, coming together, getting the camaraderie down and learning each other.”

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Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on the significance of Jaykwon Walton’s addition, who’s on campus and who’s not, and Memphis’ upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic.

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.

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Penny Hardaway’s patience during the offseason is now being rewarded

The Tigers announced the signing of Wichita State transfer guard Jaykwon Walton on Thursday morning.

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Here are three things the Tigers can get out of their week in the Dominican Republic in August.

With Lenard out of the picture, Memphis is left with seven incoming transfers, four freshmen and one guaranteed returnee heading into the 2023-24 season.

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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.

Where does DeAndre Williams’ NCAA eligibility case currently stand? When can Williams and Memphis expect to learn the fate of the All-AAC forward?

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