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.

Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II take a look at the Tigers’ NoA from March 26 and what that could mean for recruiting going forward.

Three Tigers, including John Camden, have entered their names in the transfer portal in one day.

The forward was part of the class featuring Jalen Duren and Emoni Bates.

What is it about the timing of the case? And do the penalties in North Carolina State’s resolved case provide any insight?

Everything from a COVID-19 episode to a now-legendary rant, there were many examples to pick from.

News of the Notice of Allegations does not appear to affect Penny Hardaway and his staff’s pursuit of top players in the portal.

Toppert was a top recruiter for the Tigers and a key planner of the offensive scheme.

Minott wouldn’t be the first prospect to fly under the radar but go high in the draft.

From filling assistant coach openings to perusing options in the transfer portal, Hardaway will have his hands full. 

A source confirmed to The Daily Memphian that Memphis forward Josh Minott is entering his name in the 2022 draft.

Memphis currently has no commitments from new recruits, but that might not be as dire as it seems.

Another year with the Tigers could boost his draft stock, and the team needs his offense. Plus: The transfer portal looms.

Two former Tigers basketball players have sought elected office before with one winning and the other coming close.

Democrat Ken Moody and Republican Worth Morgan have words of criticism for incumbent Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris as they campaign for his job. 

Against Gonzaga, the Tigers did not play like a team that was just 9-8 in January. 

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You will remember this one forever, won’t you? The Tigers’ season may have ended with Saturday’s loss to Gonzaga. But the game delivered an emphatic message to the country. Memphis basketball is back.