How does a lineup with both Kendric Davis, Alex Lomax play? Numbers say not good
Memphis Tigers Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax have yet to play a game alongside each other, leaving many wondering how the point guards will jell — on and off the court.
Memphis Tigers Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax have yet to play a game alongside each other, leaving many wondering how the point guards will jell — on and off the court.
Chris Douglas-Roberts — the former All-American at the University of Memphis who now goes by Supreme Bey — is launching a sparkling wine brand.
The former Memphis Tiger scored a game-high 35 points and knocked down nine 3-pointers against Phoenix earlier this week.
The Memphis Tigers received confirmation Kendric Davis would be eligible to play this season but still await the decision for two more players.
Entering his fifth season as Memphis’ head coach, Penny Hardaway wasn’t afraid to shake things up again.
The team’s first open practice offered hints of a possible starting lineup, but the Oct. 23 exhibition against Christian Brothers will provide a true look at what type of team the Tigers will put on the court this season.
Despite the lack of national fanfare surrounding the Memphis Tigers heading into Hardaway’s fifth year as head coach, the future for his program is as bright as it’s been since he took over in 2018.
Something was different when the Memphis Tigers gathered for their annual open practice Friday night. What was it? “There’s no cloud,” said Penny Hardaway. With IARP ruling behind them, Tigers are ‘locked in’ ahead of seasonRelated story:
Head coach Penny Hardaway’s team lost seven of the top 10 players from last season’s rotation and added six new transfers and one international prospect from Spain this offseason. So, there will be plenty of faces that fans will be unfamiliar with this year.Related story:
The “Memphis Basketball Block Party” on Oct. 15 will celebrate the start of its men’s and women’s basketball seasons. This event will replace Memphis Madness.
This month, various University of Memphis basketball coaches have visited at least 10 prospects — four in the Class of 2023 and six in the Class of 2024.
Three years after James Wiseman last put on a University of Memphis basketball uniform, the school finally received a ruling from the Independent Accountability Resolution Process.
A nearly three-year-long saga, in which the University of Memphis faced possible sanctions from the NCAA and the IARP, is over. IARP ruling a big win for Memphis basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Meet new Memphis basketball beat writer Parth UpadhyayaRelated stories:
The IARP’s decision was stunning vindication for Penny Hardaway and for Memphis. So go ahead, celebrate.
“I’m ecstatic to now embark on this journey with you, Tigers fans. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I’m ready to chronicle every bit of it.”
No NCAA Tournament ban and no suspension for Hardaway.
Nearly three years after James Wiseman played three games for the University of Memphis — and despite the NCAA dissolving the IARP going forward — the university will learn its penalty.
The Daily Memphian is adding three journalists to its award-winning sports team, including a new sports editor, new deputy sports editor and new Tiger basketball beat writer.
Before his team takes on the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a preview of a future American Athletic Conference matchup, Baker said he’s as confident as ever in the Tigers’ brand and the new-look league.
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Memphis will begin conference play at home on Dec. 29 against South Florida. The Tigers end the season with a home game against Houston.
Memphis women’s basketball team starts play on Nov. 1 with an exhibition against Rust College and opens conference play on Dec. 30 at Temple.
Bates was the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2021, according to 247Sports, when he committed to Memphis.
The Memphis Tigers basketball team has been inked to a deal to play in the 2024 Maui Invitational since 2020, but now the Tigers know who they could face on the island.
When Fred Jones asked the Tigers coach to give a keynote address, Hardaway wasn’t quite sure what to say. But at Friday’s Southern Heritage Classic luncheon, Hardaway sure said a lot.Related story: