Recruiting notebook: Tigers shift focus to Syracuse forward
The Tigers are pursuing a big in the transfer portal while two of their commitments are shining on the travel circuit.
Topic: Penny Hardaway
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May 2021
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April 2021
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Analysis: What will the Tigers lineups look like?
Finding the right combination is key to unlocking the Tigers’ vast potential next season.
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Here’s why Tigers fans should thank K.J. Lawson
K.J. Lawson never lost faith that his younger brothers would have the opportunity to star in Memphis, even when he was booed.
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Calkins: For Memphis basketball and the Lawson family, there may be a happy ending
Nearly eight years after K.J. Lawson committed to Memphis, his two younger brothers are headed there, too. It’s an improbable twist in a messy basketball saga. May it end in the NCAA Tournament.
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Report: Memphis basketball strength coach headed to Texas Tech
Darby Rich joined Penny Hardaway’s staff in 2019.
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Recruiting notebook: Memphis eyeing transfer PG, and new school emerging for Lawsons
Coastal Carolina’s DeVante’ Jones has entered the picture.
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Calkins: How DeAndre Williams became the new face of the Penny Hardaway Era (and why that’s a good thing)
If Penny Hardaway gets Memphis to the NCAA Tournament next season, he won’t do it with a glittering collection of one-and-dones. He’ll do it with players like Williams, who don’t need all of the smoke.
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Incoming class reflects Penny Hardaway’s growth as recruiter
The five signees, officially announced Monday, are part of Hardaway’s plan to “get over the hump.”
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Landers Nolley II, DeAndre Williams officially returning to Memphis
The Tigers’ two leading scorers are running it back for another season.
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Memphis basketball extends offers to Chandler Jackson, Justin Morgan
Penny Hardaway is turning up the heat on a couple of standouts from AAU Team Thad.
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Memphis basketball lands three-star commitment
Combo guard from Georgia is the Tigers’ second commit for the class of 2022.
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‘We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what’s possible
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
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Lawson brothers’ decision coming soon, with Memphis squarely in the mix
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s pitch over Zoom resonated with the entire Lawson family, including father Keelon.
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Memphis basketball lands Miami freshman transfer
Despite his limited playing time, Earl Timberlake was considered one of the best available players in the transfer portal.
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Tigers basketball mailbag: Transfers, a way-too-early lineup and a farewell
One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.
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Tigers’ new guard knows what he wants; it turned out to be Memphis
Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.
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Tigers basketball: Where Penny Hardaway’s roster stands after transfers
The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs.
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Penny Hardaway lands a transfer of his own
Hampton senior guard Davion Warren announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in a tweet Saturday.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Here are a few of our favorite images from this week. The theme is gratitude. (Except for the kangaroos, but they’re so darn cute we couldn’t resist.)
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Tigers guard Jordan Nesbitt enters transfer portal
Nesbitt, who was part of coach Penny Hardaway’s 2021 signing class, enrolled a semester early and joined the Tigers in January. He played a total of 12 minutes in three games.
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March 2021
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Memphis basketball: Boogie Ellis, Damion Baugh, D.J. Jeffries enter transfer portal
Mere days after the Tigers won the NIT, Ellis, Baugh and Jeffries have decided to leave.
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Calkins: Hey, Memphis fans, the sky is not falling! (It just entered the transfer portal)
Boogie Ellis, D.J. Jeffries and Damion Baugh all have entered the transfer portal. That’s not great — but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world.
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Calkins: Now comes the hard part for Penny Hardaway — persuading his players to stick around
The Memphis Tigers could be a dangerous team next season if their most important players return. But will they? In the age of the transfer portal, all bets are off.
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Tigers triumphant after demolishing Mississippi State in NIT championship
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring.
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Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
Memphis won the NIT title Sunday, overwhelming Mississippi State. If it wasn’t the tournament the Tigers had hoped for, it was the triumphant ending they deserved.
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