Quinones has entered his name in the NBA draft process, but can withdraw and still go back to college.

Two experts who have been involved in college basketball for decades give their insight and opinions on what the Tigers and Penny Hardaway face.

The Tigers checked off the biggest objective on their checklist this offseason by securing a commitment from Davis.

With the IARP case unresolved and a roster in flux, landing the top guard out of the transfer portal was a coup.

The former SMU guard knows Memphis loves its basketball, was wooed by Ja Morant and is on board with Hardaway’s roster ideas.

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The former SMU guard scored 20 and 27 points in the Mustangs’ two wins over Memphis this past season.

The Tigers will host Texas A&M at FedExForum next season. It could be a signature game for Memphis as the program continues to reshape its roster ahead of coach Penny Hardaway’s fifth season.

One of the youngest players in the draft, University of Memphis freshman Duren is a projected top-10 pick.

The former No. 1-ranked player out of high school was part of Penny Hardaway’s No. 1 recruiting class.

Getting a commitment from former SMU guard Kendric Davis would be a coup. And is Larry Brown staying?

Harris said the decision to transfer wasn’t his

Rodney Hamilton, who has been with Memphis since 2018, has accepted the associate head coaching job.

How’s the Tigers recruiting going so far? What are the odds that Lester Quinones comes back to Memphis?

Williams will retain his college eligibility.

McCadden was the Sixth Man of the Year in the Sun Belt.

After entering his name into the transfer portal on Monday, could the reigning AAC Player of the Year play a different role for the Memphis Tigers this upcoming season?

The 20-year-old might not be the best at unpacking, but during his journey to adulthood in Memphis, the rookie has transformed into a useful bench weapon for the Grizzlies. 

Things could always change, as the deadline to declare for the transfer portal isn’t until May 1, but as of today the Tigers have a better idea of what their core looks like for 2022-23.

Bill Hardgrave begins his tenure at a critical point for the Memphis athletics program. The push to join the ranks of the Power Five conferences and the Independent Accountability Resolution Process investigation (IARP) of the basketball program loom. 

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As Memphis waits to learn its punishment, North Carolina and Kansas will play for the national championship. In the past decade, both schools have been accused of cheating on a grand scale. 

A fourth University of Memphis Tigers basketball player has entered the transfer portal.

After an uneven start to the regular season, Quinones closed the year strong as one of the Tigers’ best players.

901 Fund already has drawn in a number of football and men’s and women’s basketball players.