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<strong>Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway has signed 13 newcomers to the team this offseason.</strong> (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)Memphis Tigers Basketball

Memphis adds South Sudanese center to 2025-26 roster

Majok spent the past three seasons developing in the Serbian professional system with KK Real Beograd, an organization that competes in the Serbian Prva Muska Regionalna Liga. 

By Parth Upadhyaya 32 minutes ago
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Texas State finalizing move to Pac-12. Where does that leave Memphis?

Texas State is planning to jump to the new-look Pac-12 while the Memphis Tigers, at least for now, remain in the American Athletic Conference.

By Parth Upadhyaya June 27, 2025
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Former Tigers star Dain Dainja joins Heat’s Summer League

Former Memphis Tigers big men Dain Dainja and Moussa Cisse land NBA opportunities following the 2025 draft.

By Parth Upadhyaya June 26, 2025
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Memphis star Dain Dainja denied additional season of eligibility

The NCAA has denied Memphis Tigers big Dain Dainja another season of eligibility. Is it the end of the battle?

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By Parth Upadhyaya June 26, 2025

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    Tigers Olympic sports coaches say they’re ready to compete in new world

    What sort of resources are Memphis’ men’s and women’s tennis and baseball programs provided due to the recent approval of the House v. NCAA settlement?

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    By Parth Upadhyaya June 25, 2025
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    Memphis still waiting to hear NCAA’s decision on Tigers big man

    “It’s just amazing how long this is taking,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said Tuesday about waiting for the NCAA to give the Tigers a final decision on Dain Dainja’s eligibility waiver request. “But we’re being patient.”

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 24, 2025
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    Former Memphis women’s basketball coach has died

    Through 34 total seasons as a head coach, Joye Lee-McNelis posted an overall record of 568-464.

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    Calkins: Stage four lung cancer can’t keep Joye Lee-McNelis from coaching (and winning!) 1,000th game

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 25, 2025
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    Martin: Memphis has money for basketball, but there’s work to do

    “Most of Memphis’ athletic revenue will go to men’s basketball. Will it be enough for the Tigers to compete at the national level?”

    By John Martin June 24, 2025
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    If NCAA deems Memphis’ Dain Dainja ineligible, could he win in a legal battle?

    As the NCAA decides if Dainja can play another season for the Tigers, legal experts weigh in on what could happen if the big man’s pursuit to stay on the court plays out in court. 

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 24, 2025
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    Memphis basketball coach named to local Hall of Fame

    “Memphis was more than a job, it was a family. The players, the fans, and the city made it a place where we built something special together. I’m grateful for every moment and memory.”

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 23, 2025
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    Calkins: Nobody can replace Fred Smith. (But he told us how to handle this, too.)

    It’s impossible to imagine Memphis without Fred Smith. So what happens next? 

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    ‘Most important Memphian of all time’ has died

    By Geoff Calkins June 23, 2025
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    Jigsaw: Penny for your thoughts

    This week’s puzzle features a photo of Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway talking about his new-look team at a Tigers on Tour fan event in Lakeland.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 24, 2025
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    Memphis AD Ed Scott says Tigers’ revenue-sharing model in ‘really good place’

    Though Scott wouldn’t disclose the exact figure when it came to how much revenue Memphis would share with its student-athletes, he’s confident that the Tigers are “gonna compete well in that space.”

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 20, 2025
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    Memphis AD Ed Scott: Tigers ‘don’t have an offer from the Pac-12’

    Scott told reporters Friday that his “position” regarding a potential move for Memphis to the Pac-12 “hasn’t changed” from the time the university denied an invitation to the new-look league last September.

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    Memphis AD Ed Scott: Now just two phases for Liberty Stadium renovations

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 20, 2025
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    Tigers Talk: Realistic expectations for Memphis basketball in 2025-26

    Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on expectations for Memphis heading into the 2025-26 season.

    By Parth Upadhyaya, John Martin June 19, 2025
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    Buckley: Ja Morant has company in ‘dat 901.’ Tiger coaches join Memphis defense team.

    Tigers coaches face questions regarding safety in Memphis on the recruiting trail. 

    By Tim Buckley June 18, 2025
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    Memphis to open 2025 Baha Mar Championship against top team

    “Going up against some of the top teams in the country early will be a monster test, but that’s how you find out what you’re made of,” coach Penny Hardaway said about opening the 2025 Baha Mar Championship. 

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 18, 2025
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    Pac-12/Big East chatter: Memphis AD, conference commissioner react

    Tigers athletic director Ed Scott and AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti address conference realignment matters involving Memphis.

    By Frank Bonner II June 18, 2025
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    Hardaway says new-look Memphis team is ‘special in its own way’

    Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters Tuesday about his new group of Tigers, Dain Dainja’s status and more.

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    Where Memphis stands on fundraising for football stadium renovation

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 19, 2025
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    Why didn’t Memphis land AAC tournament?

    Commissioner Tim Pernetti explains why AAC men’s basketball tournament went to Birmingham and Tampa instead.

    By Frank Bonner II June 17, 2025
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    AAC asks former Big East commissioner to help elevate AAC profile

    The American Athletic Conference will work with one of the most respected minds in college basketball to improve its basketball product.

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 17, 2025
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    AAC chief confident on revenue settlement. But it’s complicated.

    Tim Pernetti has been the American Athletic Conference commissioner for a year. Here is what he has to say about the landmark House vs. NCAA settlement. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 17, 2025
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    New U of M athletics exec’s focus: well-being

    The University of Memphis athletics department continues to pad out its staff with a new addition to oversee student-athlete academics and welfare.

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 16, 2025
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    ESPN’s Thamel makes mention of Memphis split move to Pac-12, Big East

    In a report Sunday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel called Memphis — an American Athletic Conference member — “the most interesting chess piece for future realignment outside of the power leagues.”

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 15, 2025
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    Coach said she’s confident in Tigers’ commitment to women’s basketball

    “His commitment to women’s basketball is like no other,” Memphis women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons said about Athletic Director Ed Scott.

    By Frank Bonner II June 12, 2025
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    Tigers add associate athletic director

    Hiring a director to oversee capital projects and operations comes as the university is amid a major renovation project of its football stadium. 

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 12, 2025
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    Martin: Change is coming to Memphis athletics. Just how much?

    What will the ramifications of a settlement in the case of House v. NCAA mean for the Memphis Tigers going forward? 

    By John Martin June 11, 2025
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    Tigers release transfer Felipe Patino

    Memphis announced the signing of Felipe Patino, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, in late April. Less than two months later, he is no longer with the program.

     

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 10, 2025
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    NCAA panel approves rule changes for 2025-26 men’s basketball season

    A key change announced by the NCAA includes a coach’s challenge at any point in a game to review out-of-bounds calls, basket interference/goaltending and whether a secondary defender was in the restricted area.

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 10, 2025

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