There are 120 article(s) tagged University of Memphis basketball:

• March 2019

  • Calkins: NIT loss isn’t the end for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, it’s just the beginning

    The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.

    By Geoff Calkins March 23, 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway wraps up a memorable home season with a raucous NIT win

    Penny Hardaway's first home season felt like a family reunion, right up though the raucous end.

     

    By Geoff Calkins March 20, 2019

  • Deserved better: Tigers’ loss in AAC Tournament means Jeremiah Martin will end his career without playing in NCAAs

    Not only did Houston's 61-58 win over Memphis in the AAC Tournament semifinals end the Tigers' NCAA hopes, it ensured senior Jeremiah Martin will never experience playing in the NCAAs.

    By Don Wade March 16, 2019

  • To reach AAC Finals, Memphis must slay the ‘beast’

    Memphis rolled over UCF, 79-55, Friday in the AAC quarters, but to keep their NCAA hopes alive they now must go through No. 1 seed Houston, which is 30-2 and a "beast," according to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.

    By Don Wade March 15, 2019

  • Defense shines for Tigers in blowout second round win over UCF

    The Memphis Tigers defense had a season best performance in the win over the UCF Knights Friday afternoon and now faces top seed and No. 11 ranked Houston in the semifinals.

    By Jonah Jordan March 15, 2019

  • Victory over Tulsa caps Senior celebration, builds momentum for AAC Tourney

    Tigers defeat Tulsa 66-63 on a night where five seniors were honored and Memphis continued its momentum heading into the American Athletic Conference tournament at FedExForum

    By Clay Bailey March 10, 2019

  • Basketball box score: Tigers v Tulsa

    Memphis: 66, Tulsa:63

    By The Associated Press March 09, 2019

  • Martin scores 20 to lead Memphis over Tulsa 66-63

    Jeremiah Martin had 20 points as Memphis narrowly beat Tulsa 66-63 on Saturday night.

    By The Associated Press March 09, 2019

• February 2019

  • Basketball box score: Tigers v Wichita

    By The Associated Press February 23, 2019

  • Calkins: Jeremiah Martin on an inspiring, historic journey

    Tiger senior Jeremiah Martin is on an historic run, and it continued Wednesday night as he reached a career-high 43 points as Memphis defeated Tulane.

    By Geoff Calkins February 21, 2019

  • Former U of M basketball player Robert Dozier charged with domestic assault

    Robert Dozier, a former University of Memphis basketball player, will be in court Wednesday to face charges of domestic assault. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 12, 2019

  • Season One, Chapter 13: Jeremiah Martin’s dream performance can’t make up for (another!) nightmare start

    Jeremiah Martin scored an astonishing 41 points in the second half – but it wasn't enough to overcome another nightmarish start by Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers.

    By Geoff Calkins February 02, 2019

  • Tigers podcast: Football staff changes and road basketball struggles

    Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by 92.9 ESPN’s Jeffrey Wright to talk about the latest developments on head coach Mike Norvell’s staff, and the future of the Tigers football program and more.

    By Natalie Van Gundy February 01, 2019

• January 2019

  • Calkins: So maybe Penny Hardaway can coach?

    Penny Hardaway answers critics regarding his potential coaching acumen as Tigers take down Gregg Marshall and Wichita State in American Athletic Conference opener.

    By Geoff Calkins January 04, 2019

  • Tigers open conference play with an 85-74 win over Wichita State

    Kyvon Davenport scored 25 points Antwann Jones had a career-high 16 points as the Tigers held off Wichita State for an 85-74 victory in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

    By Don Wade January 04, 2019

• December 2018

  • Chapter Eight: In 2018, Penny Hardaway changed everything

    Just one year ago, Memphis Tiger basketball was an embarrassment. New coach Penny Hardaway has changed everything. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 31, 2018

  • Tigers wake up for second half, easily defeat Florida A&M 96-65

    After a lackluster first half, Memphis put on an offensive display to coast to an easy 96-65 win over Florida A&M in the Tigers final game before conference play

    By Clay Bailey December 29, 2018

  • Vols get better of Tigers as cross-state rivalry renews

    Forward Admiral Schofield had just scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds when he was struck with the urge to remind the capacity crowd at FedExForum who was on top.

    By Jonah Jordan December 15, 2018

• November 2018

  • Calipari downplays his recruiting talents after Wiseman commitment to Tigers

    Kentucky coach John Calipari acknowledged Tuesday he may be “overrated” as a recruiter after losing the battle with his former employer – the University of Memphis – to sign top prospect James Wiseman. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 20, 2018

  • Updating Tigers Class of 2019 basketball recruit list after signing Dandridge, Jeffries

    Penny Hardaway and his staff are attempting to top the short-notice recruiting job from the spring with their Class of 2019. Memphis has two commitments in the Class of 2019 with big targets still up on the board. Here’s who Hardaway is after and more:

    By Jonah Jordan November 15, 2018