Sixteen years ago, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari left Memphis for the University of Kentucky, leaving a lot of memories in his wake. 

This is the second installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: A chance to beat Louisville and make the 2005 NCAA Tournament. 

DeAndre Williams’ deal headlines what was a week in which a handful of former Tigers were signed and waived by NBA teams. 

This is the first installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: Memphis takes the big stage at Madison Square Garden.

As the city prepares to celebrate John Calipari and his former Tigers as part of the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic preseason game, The Daily Memphian is rolling out nine stories on games that defined a wondrous era of Memphis basketball. 

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The night was lit up by the neon lights of Beale Street’s bars and pubs, a fitting welcome to the city for a brand new Tigers men’s basketball team.

What do you get when you combine Penny Hardaway, Beale Street, Memphis Pom, the FBI and the National Guard? A night of Memphis basketball that seemed like a dream.

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has made two additions to his staff, with the 2025-26 season less than one month away.

Basketball player availability reports for the American Conference are still in the preliminary phase. Football is currently in its first season of publishing reports two hours before each game. 

Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway wants American teams to play nonconference games that will help the conference.

Former Memphis Tigers coach John Calipari spent Thursday in the 901 to promote this month’s Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic charity exhibition against his Arkansas Razorbacks.

Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers fare well in preseason poll of American Conference coaches.

Coach Alex Simmons’ Tigers were picked to finish in the bottom half of the 13-team American Conference by the league’s coaches.

“A lot has changed about college basketball in 2025, but the way to get people back is the way it’s always been: To win when it matters most.”

Coach Penny Hardaway’s 2025-26 Memphis Tigers roster is composed of several players who have yet to reach their potential at the college level.

Penny Hardaway was scheduled to talk about his basketball team. But he spent more time talking about the challenges facing Memphis fans — and the city he has always called home.

Memphis’ men’s and women’s basketball teams are hosting “Memphis Madness Presents Ballin’ on Beale” on Beale Street.

Haggerty joined college basketball insider Andy Katz on an episode of his “The Sideline with Andy Katz” podcast to explain his decision.

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is wasting no time to establish a pecking order among his players as official practices begin.

With Memphis’ first official practice of the 2025-26 season coming Monday, here’s how The Daily Memphian predicts the Tigers’ rotation will shake out.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway addressed his new-look roster, coaching staff vacancies and more.

Memphis’ conference schedule is highlighted by games against South Florida and North Texas.

Coach Alex Simmons, entering her third season with the program, will look to rebound from a 2024-25 season in which Memphis finished 7-23 overall and 5-13 in the American.

Vieira-Tuck, who first committed to Memphis in May 2024, will play for NAIA member Texas A&M-Texarkana this season.