If Tennessee remains unwilling to reschedule, Hardaway hopes the Tigers can pick up a big game with another school.

‘The Memphis-Tennessee game was canceled because too many Tigers players were unvaccinated. That’s an indictment of Penny Hardaway’s leadership.’

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Coach Penny Hardaway, who previously said that 90% of the Tigers were vaccinated, “probably just misspoke on that” figure.

The University of Memphis had to cancel its second straight basketball game due to COVID-19 protocols in the program

University of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes seemed pretty adamant that the two in-state rivals wouldn’t be rescheduling a game for this season. So where does that leave University of Memphis basketball?

The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time. 

The University of Memphis Tigers’ basketball game vs. No. 18 Tennessee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.

Saturday’s matchup between Memphis and Tennessee puts a spotlight on a player many believed should have ended up with the Tigers.

Coming off a stunning upset of Alabama, the Tigers have to contend with a top defense and an offense that likes to share the ball.

Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner break down the Tigers’ huge win over No. 6 Alabama at FedExForum Tuesday and how Memphis fared on Early Signing Day.

The Tigers freshman center has added a big name to his NIL portfolio.

The company will become the leading sponsor of women’s athletics at 10 schools.

A dejected DeAndre Williams reached out to his high school coach, who offered sage advice.

The most encouraging sign from Tuesday’s win was Penny Hardaway’s growth on the sideline.

Alex Lomax once was the child receiving Christmas toys at a community center. Now he’s the one passing them out. “This means a lot to me, being from Memphis and being able to give back toys to the kids,” he said.

When Tyler Harris hit a 3-pointer to put the Memphis Tigers up by 19 on No. 6 Alabama, FedExForum erupted in air-shaking joy. It was a win that saved a season. And felt just like old times.

Thanks to DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax, the Tigers might be finally coming together as a team. 

Dec. 14, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat No. 6 Alabama at FedExForum.

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It marked the end of the four-game losing streak, and was the Tigers’ first win against a top-10 team since March 2014 against Louisville. 

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Box score: Memphis 92, Alabama 78

Memphis needs one of its veterans to step up in a big way against Alabama.

Two wins against ranked teams would change the tone right away, but questions about his rotations remain.

The Crimson Tide are ranked No. 6 in the country, with a high-octane offense.

Penny Hardaway said Memphis lost to Murray State because of “bad coaching.” But there is no evidence he intends to fix it. 

The fourth-year Memphis coach believes the team is feeling “the pressure of the world.”

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Dec. 10, 2021: Murray State defeated Memphis at FedExForum.

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