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Brown, who is the eighth-winningest coach in NBA history and only coach to win both an NBA title and NCAA national championship is in his second year with the Tigers program. Strong second half in win over Lane College a ‘familiar’ sight for HardawayRelated story:
In head coach Penny Hardaway and Co.’s final exhibition game Sunday afternoon against Lane College at FedExForum, the Tigers were again pushed for much of the opening half.Related story:
The Memphis Tigers get one more test run before the regular season begins next week. At 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, Memphis takes on D-II Lane College in its second exhibition game of the season.Related story:
Carl Cherefant, the 6-foot-5 basketball prospect from Florida, can contribute on the wing but feels playing point guard is his path to the pros.
Memphis Tigers point guard and the power forward are considered to be among the top 20 at their respective positions heading into the 2022-23 season.
In the new age of college basketball, odds are stacked against the Tigers’ latest commitment, Carl Cherenfant, turning into a real contributor at Memphis.
Memphis will honor its 1972-73 basketball team, which was runner-up in the 1973 NCAA Tournament, and is promoting the game with a three-game ticket package that includes a special bobblehead set. Tigers Basketball Insider: Early returns of Davis, Lomax pairing leave questionsRelated story:
While the Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax partnership appears to have a long way to go before a Nov. 7 season-opener at Vanderbilt, Davis doesn’t have a doubt in his mind they’ll iron out the kinks.
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway cared more about how lackadaisical his group looked for most of an exhibition win Sunday against Christian Brothers than he did the Tigers’ dismal 3-point shooting.
Head coach Penny Hardaway’s squad went 2-19 from deep. And, while Kendric Davis finished with 22 points, no other Tiger ended the evening with more than 12.
Carl Cherenfant — a 6-foot-5 four-star small wing — announced his commitment to the Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Florida’s Calvary Christian Academy.
Some key things to watch for Sunday when the University of Memphis plays CBU at FedExForum in an exhibition basketball game.
Bronny James and Ashton Hardaway, sons of NBA star LeBron James and University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, respectively, laid it all on the court at the Mid-South Basketball Classic.
“I hope it’s resolved (before the season starts),” Hardaway said of Franklin’s eligibility status. “The language on a lot of these so-called run-off waivers is just not what it really is. If you really care about a kid and it didn’t work out at your spot, that’s still a kid.”
Four-star guard Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, and three-star forward Ashton Hardaway, son of Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, will take the floor at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Collierville High School.
“This city has given more to me than I’ve given to it,” said the Memphis native and 1987 Treadwell High alum. “I’m just honored to be here amongst all the other honorees.” DeAngelo Williams speaks on the ‘gift’ and ‘curse’ of building a winning Memphis program Related story:
In this year’s preseason KenPom ratings, Memphis came in at No. 34 nationally and No. 2 in the AAC.
Neither wet roads nor hail early in the day were going to keep Memphis fan Broderick Culp from driving up from Byhalia to attend a Tigers basketball block party.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is a big believer in what major professional and college sports teams and program can do for a city.
Shortly after Marvin White took over as Memphis Rebounders president in August 2021, Penny Hardaway told him he didn’t “feel the support” from Tigers boosters. Now, though, following $25,000 raised for the Tigers men’s basketball team, those days are long gone.
The Tigers are not ranked, but AAC favorite Houston is No. 3.
The Tigers changed up their basketball season kickoff event this year, opting to host the inaugural Memphis Basketball Block Party instead of their usual Memphis Madness at FedExForum. Buckley: Tigers and a block party fan from Byhalia out to prove Memphis is better than HoustonRelated story:
Adding two more years to his current contract gives Tigers coach Penny Hardaway something to say to those wondering about his NBA ambitions.
Four consecutive 20-win campaigns, a National Invitational Tournament title in 2021 and the program’s first appearance in the Big Dance since 2014 have provided Memphis and its fans with enough optimism for the future. And, now they know their coach is signed through 2028 and feels blessed to be here.
The Tigers have extended coach Penny Hardaway’s current contract by two seasons to run through the end of the 2027-28 season.