Memphis’ PJ Haggerty named second-team All-American by The Sporting News
Haggerty has cemented his status as one of the best players in college basketball for the 2024-25 season.
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Haggerty has cemented his status as one of the best players in college basketball for the 2024-25 season.
Haggerty arrived at a critical juncture in the Penny Hardaway era, a point last April when confidence in the program was dwindling and a crescendo of criticism had reached its loudest point.
The path coach Penny Hardaway and his Tigers took to get to this point is one that featured plenty of twists and turns and ups and downs along the way and began nearly a year ago.
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has launched his campaign to bring guard PJ Haggerty back for another season. Tigers’ Dante Harris ‘might not be back for a minute’ after ankle injury, Hardaway saysRelated content:
A win over the Roadrunners would allow the Tigers to clinch a share of the AAC regular-season championship and the No. 1 seed in the AAC Tournament.Related content:
“Just as a competitor, it’s everything,” Penny Hardaway said after his No. 18 Tigers beat UAB 88-81 Sunday. “You look forward to these types of games. These games are what makes players.” Haggerty scores 25, Rogers adds 21 to help No. 18 Memphis beat UAB 88-81Related content:
Frustration finally boiled over for guard PJ Haggerty and the Tigers. “If he gets fouled,” coach Penny Hardaway said, “we just want the call.”
In the midst of a season when it feels like Memphis basketball just can’t seem to please the rest of the country — despite being ranked 14th — Thursday night was a blast.
Haggerty finished with a game-high 23 points against Tulsa, the team he played for last season before transferring to Memphis.Related story:
Memphis will look to carry its momentum into the back half of its AAC schedule when it takes on Tulsa on Wednesday at FedExForum.
The No. 24 Tigers should have a point to prove when the AAC preseason favorite Blazers visit FedExForum.
Memphis pulled out a 61-53 win over the Shockers in a conference game. But, for the fifth straight game, it wasn’t pretty.
The No. 18 Memphis Tigers will have an opportunity to quickly bounce back from their recent loss to Temple when they visit the Charlotte 49ers.Related story:
PJ Haggerty, Memphis’ superstar guard, has emerged as an All-American candidate and dark-horse National Player of the Year contender. Now, his big plays could directly help him earn a few extra dollars.
Memphis Tigers guard PJ Haggerty answered over and over against East Carolina. Tyrese Hunter loved it. What a difference from a season ago.
Despite a potential 6 inches of snow, the No. 19 Tigers are still set to face the Pirates on Saturday. With nearly a week off between games, adjustments made by Penny Hardaway’s team should be on display.
A look at players going into and coming out of the NCAA transfer portal for the Memphis Tigers basketball program prior to the 2024-25 season.
Though PJ Haggerty is an All-American candidate and one of the biggest reasons for the No. 19 Tigers’ success, Coach Penny Hardaway thinks he can be even better.
With one second on the shot clock and ice in his veins, Memphis Tigers guard PJ Haggerty threw up a 3-pointer from 30 feet and was certain it would fall. “That’s what he does,” coach Penny Hardaway said.
Memphis’ matchup with Ole Miss represents a Quadrant 2 opportunity for the Tigers and likely their final chance to put themselves in contention for a top-four NCAA Tournament seed.
After the No. 21 University of Memphis basketball team fell to Mississippi State at FedExForum on Saturday, the Tigers are taking the loss in stride.Related content:
It makes sense why visions of a March Madness run might have been fresh on the minds of Penny Hardaway and his players on Wednesday night in Charlottesville. Memphis refuses to fold, digs out of early hole in road win over VirginiaRelated content:
The Tigers will have an opportunity to pick up a Quadrant 2 win when they face the Cavaliers in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Wednesday.Related content:
Memphis will look to snap No. 16 Clemson’s six-game winning streak Saturday on the road and regain the momentum it had built prior to its loss to Arkansas State.
The Tigers’ star combo guard competed with students at Madonna Learning Center in shooting contests on mini-hoops, autographed posters and took pictures.