There is hope: With ‘backs against the wall’ Memphis on fringe of bubble talk
Alex Lomax said from here on out it's "win or go home" for Memphis. While that's not technically true, it makes a lot of sense.
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February 2020
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UConn hands Memphis its third consecutive loss
UConn survived a late push from the Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut as Memphis dropped its third game in a row.
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Calkins: Ripping Penny Hardaway for this season isn’t ‘hilarious’ — it’s dumb
It's ridiculous — and ungrateful — for Memphis fans to criticize Penny Hardaway in this calamitous year.
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Hardaway: Criticism ‘hilarious’ as Tigers continue to fight
Penny Hardaway said the outsiders attempting to criticize the Tigers for losses don't understand how hard his team is fighting.
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Calkins: For Memphis Tiger basketball, the real peril is next year
It's crazy to say Memphis is "the biggest disappointment" of this college basketball season. But it's not at all crazy to start worrying about next year.
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Youth, injuries make struggles for Memphis basketball a complex mix
The Memphis season continues in a downward spiral as the Tigers and Penny Hardaway deal with major changes – from youth to the loss of key players.
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Penny Hardaway: ‘I can see the sun shining on us moving forward’
Freshman guard Lester Quinones wants a chance to play Cincinnati in the conference tournament next month, but the Tigers have a long way to go before that.
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Tigers Podcast: Memphis’ loss to USF, healthy players and future scheduling
Memphis tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan chat before the Tigers take on Cincinnati tonight.
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Hardaway: Quinones up for challenge against rival Cincinnati
Cincinnati star Jarron Cumberland let coach Penny Hardaway know the Tigers were fortunate to win in the first matchup against the Bearcats.
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Calkins: Can Penny Hardaway root out ‘bad energy’ in Memphis program?
The next few months will be a test of Penny Hardaway. Not as head coach but as basketball CEO.
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Memphis basketball searching for confidence during time of uncertainty
But Tigers “are locked and loaded ready to go fight at Cincinnati,” Hardaway says.
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Tigers NCAA hopes dealt crushing blow with home loss
Memphis tied the game at 68 with under two minutes to play, but the Tigers came up short Saturday against South Florida. The loss is a big blow to the team's NCAA Tournament resume.
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Memphis basketball notebook: ‘It’s tough, but it’s not impossible’
With eight games to play, Penny Hardaway is fighting to keep the Tigers together while injuries are tearing them apart.
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Calkins: Suddenly, the Penny Hardaway era hangs in the balance
Second seasons can be telling at Memphis. Can Penny Hardaway regain momentum in his second season as Memphis head coach?
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Calkins: Memphis basketball season is in tatters — but, please, save the hot takes
Memphis suffered a crushing loss to South Florida Saturday. But it's not some big secret why this season has gone bad.
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‘The players are doing the numbers’ on NCAA Tournament hopes
Penny Hardaway said his players are crunching the numbers to figure out how they can get into the NCAA Tournament.
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Penny chosen as Communicator of the Year
Penny Hardaway recognized as Communicator of the Year by the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of Memphis.
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‘Every game is a tournament game’ for Memphis basketball
Penny Hardaway said he doesn't have to work hard to motivate his team anymore now that they are AAC underdogs.
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Penny Hardaway: Decision to start Jayden Hardaway was nod to ‘Autism Speaks’
Penny Hardaway said the decision to start Jayden Hardaway Saturday was intended to be father-son moment.
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Basketball Tigers give Santa an assist
The Memphis Tigers basketball team along with other U of M athletes gave some local children early Christmas gifts Friday afternoon. The group distributed the toys – collected at a toy drive earlier this year – at Davis Community Center, which is at 3371 Spottswood in the Messick Buntyn area. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also was among those handing out presents.
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Tigers survive turnover troubles to beat UConn
Memphis pulled away from UConn Saturday in the final five minutes with clutch free-throw shooting and stingy defense.
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Penny Hardaway, Tigers understand what’s at stake against UConn
Penny Hardaway said he can't worry about players upset regarding playing time. The coach has to use the players giving positive minutes.
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January 2020
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Autism Speaks: Memphis embraces family of Tigers’ strength coach
Saturday against UConn the Tigers coaches will wear puzzle piece pins to raise awareness for autism – something close to the Memphis basketball program.
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Tigers Podcast: Tigers bounce back with win over UCF
Tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan talk about Memphis' win over UCF, Lance Thomas, Penny Hardaway’s offense and Tigers recruiting.
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Penny Hardaway urging confidence after pair of breakout performances
Lance Thomas' breakout performance was a weight off his shoulders after struggling most of the season. Penny Hardaway used it as an example of why coaches should stick with their players.
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