Even if Emmanuel Akot joins the program, the Tigers will need at least one more key difference maker that could potentially start. The options are getting thinner and thinner by the day.
Penny Hardaway has now added the former AAC Coach of the Year along with Kendric Davis (former AAC Player of the Year). That’s impressive work for the coach of a program facing possible NCAA sanctions. It speaks to Hardaway’s resilience, above all.
A source confirmed to The Daily Memphian that former Tulsa head coach Frank Haith, who gave Hardaway fits at times with his matchup zone defense, is expected to join the staff.
One of the Memphis Tigers’ key transfer targets appears to be approaching a decision.
The newest member of the Tigers came to the U.S. from Nigeria after the deaths of his parents. Though he picked up the game late, his roundabout journey has landed him in Memphis.
For both this year and the future of the program, Lawson’s progress with his development will be a major storyline to watch.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is seeking more help from transfers, and Rasheed Wallace is likely heading west.
“There’s no telling if Penny Hardaway’s new restaurant will live up to expectations. But it should be better than Cal’s!”
For example, there are grit cakes, filled with your choice of shrimp, salmon croquettes, chicken, pork or vegetables.
Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.
The guard wowed NBA teams during his private workouts and has become a potential second-round pick. DeAndre Williams withdraws from NBA draft, returns to MemphisRelated story:
One of the most important pieces of the upcoming season is returning to the Tigers.
With the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft tomorrow, June 1, Quinones’ decision could be more difficult than anticipated.
Predictions had the guard returning to Memphis, but with the entry withdrawal date coming up, things might be changing.
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu started 25 games last season and was one of the best shot blockers in the country.
Matthew Mayer was a key piece of Baylor’s national championship team in 2021.
Coming off the NBA draft combine, Minott is slated to work out for Toronto and Atlanta, among others.
New Cardinals head coach Kenny Payne says about a potential matchup: “We’ll see how it falls out.”
It continues to be a much quieter offseason than Memphis basketball fans are used to. But maybe that isn’t such a bad thing.
Former SMU player Kendric Davis reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Memphis Tigers after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft.
Timeline indicates there was movement as the Tigers’ basketball season was turning around.
Williams remains in the NBA draft process, but the addition of transfer Kendric Davis and more NIL opportunities keep Memphis in the picture.
Freshman center Jalen Duren will have a particular interest in how tonight plays out.
The Tigers transfer says his college career wouldn’t have been the same without the influence of Bane.
Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.