Big 12 commissioner speaks to ESPN about a reported trip to Memphis by conference officials.

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More than 100 Memphis basketball supporters will peek inside Penny Hardaway’s house Saturday, June 10, as the coach hunts for stronger backing from program boosters.

Adam Walker is headed back to his alma mater after spending more than a decade with the Memphis Tigers. 

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“It’s not news that the Tigers need to find their way into the Big 12. But I think it’s fair to say that Memphis has never needed that spot more than it does at this very moment.”

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Due diligence trip from Big 12 commissioner comes as the Tigers remain under consideration for a Power 5 invite.

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“We’ve got documented proof — written proof — of misadvisement in the form of emails, text messages. I think it’s very clear,” said DeAndre Williams’ lawyer, Don Jackson.

Coach Penny Hardaway has just one of his 13 scholarships available with multiple players who could still to return to the Tigers.

Jones averaged 13.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Red Storm this past season.

Between DeAndre Williams’ recent eligibility battle with the NCAA, Mikey Williams’ ongoing legal situation, Malcolm Dandridge’s potential return and NIL concerns, it’s been a turbulent offseason for the Tigers.

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Guard from Link Academy in Missouri never did sign with the program, a Tigers athletic department spokesman said.

Memphis basketball’s 2023-24 non-conference schedule features several exciting matchups.

Mikey Williams, who On3 once estimated to have an NIL value of $2.6 million, has lost his first sponsorship deal.

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If DeAndre Williams has his way, the Memphis Tigers may be able to keep their 6-foot-9 all-conference forward.

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The Tigers big man, who previously thought his college career was done, looks to gain an additional year of NCAA eligibility.

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and his staff are looking to get ahead of the game this season when it comes to building team chemistry. 

Memphis has been identified as a target of the Big 12, but it has plenty of competition. Several factors would have to fall into place for the Tigers to make a move from the Group of Five to a Power 5 conference.

Tigers fans had their eyes on a handful of recruits when Session 4 of the Nike EYBL season came to Memphis.

Before moving to Florida, Curtis Givens III played for MUS. Now he’s back in Memphis playing the Nike EYBL tournament while being recruited by the Tigers.

“She took a chance on me, and ever since then, our bond grew stronger and stronger every single year,” new Tiger Ki’Ari Cain, who lost her mother last year, said of Coach Alex Simmons.

Curtis Givens III and Billy Richmond III are back in Memphis this weekend as top 100 2024 recruits.

Former Memphis Tigers coach answers questions about the past, the present and the future. “I’d like to live until I’m 120 years old,” Josh Pastner said.

Anderson launched The Antonio Anderson Foundation in March to provide kids in low-income communities in Memphis and Lynn, Massachusetts, with opportunities to play sports.

Kendric Davis and Kao Akobundu-Ehiogu have had the chance to showcase their skills in front of NBA scouts, while Davis, Akobundu-Ehiogu and Damaria Franklin have all signed with agents.

The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Memphis basketball’s NIL issues, the possibility of Mikey Williams or Caleb Love wearing a Tigers jersey next season and Kendric Davis’ chances of getting drafted in next month’s NBA draft.

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The Beale Street Boys team will become the first to represent Memphis in the The Basketball Tournament since 2019.

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