There are 1501 article(s) tagged Penny Hardaway:

• January 2019

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway says ‘Shame on the seniors’ after much-too-close win

    Penny Hardaway continues to try to push the right buttons to motivate his Memphis basketball team. As the win over East Carolina made abundantly clear, this has not been an easy task. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 11, 2019

  • Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72

    Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU. 

    By Don Wade January 11, 2019

  • Hardaway turns Tigers’ focus to toughness ahead of East Carolina matchup

    Head coach Penny Hardaway has the Tigers focused on toughness with East Carolina coming to FedExForum Thursday. 

    By Jonah Jordan January 10, 2019

  • Where the Memphis Tigers stand in recruiting entering the New Year

    Head coach Penny Hardaway entered 2019 with three commits to this year's recruiting class. 

    By Jonah Jordan January 08, 2019

  • No. 19 and undefeated Houston poses major challenge for Memphis

    After the Memphis Tigers had held off Wichita State 85-74 at FedExForum last Thursday to open American Athletic Conference play, attention turned to the road test awaiting at 5 p.m. Sunday in Houston against the No. 19 and undefeated Cougars (14-0, 1-0 AAC).

    By Don Wade January 05, 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, Shockers open AAC play trying to find consistency

    If Memphis and Wichita State have another gear, now would be a good time to find it. “Things are going to ramp up,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday.

    By Don Wade January 03, 2019

  • Calkins: Alex Lomax hears the harsh criticisms – but wouldn’t change a thing

    When Alex Lomax was named Mr. Basketball his sophomore and junior years of high school, everyone in Memphis loved him.

    By Geoff Calkins January 02, 2019

  • Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2019 (and Penny Hardaway is not No. 1)

    Two new sports franchises, a world-class golf tournamaent and the arrival of James Wiseman mean 2019 could be an historic year in Memphis sports. Here are the top 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of the year ahead (and, no, Penny Hardaway is not No. 1). 

    By Geoff Calkins January 01, 2019

• December 2018

  • Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2018

    Penny Hardaway was the most compelling Memphis sports figure of 2018. But here are 10 more who shaped the year. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 31, 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

  • Brewton provides steady bench production as his role is defined in Penny Hardaway era

    Once Penny Hardaway successfully recruited Alex Lomax (East) and Tyler Harris (Cordova) to Memphis, it was clear that there was going to be a squeeze at guard for minutes.

    By Don Wade December 28, 2018

  • Saturday’s Memphis-Tennessee State game could be a free-throw contest

    If Memphis and Tennessee State foul at their usual rate Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway says fans may need a pillow.

    By Don Wade December 22, 2018

  • Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny

    Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.

    By Don Wade December 20, 2018

  • Calkins: Antwann Jones saves Penny Hardaway and Memphis from a flop

    This could have been embarrassing for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis program. It’s one thing to get into a public fracas with Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. It’s another thing to then go out and lose to a team like Little Rock. But with 3:52 left in the game, Little Rock up by two points, embarrassment seemed distinctly possible.

    By Geoff Calkins December 20, 2018

  • Memphis Tigers struggle before beating Little Rock 99-89

    Four days earlier with No. 3 Tennessee in a sold-out building, adrenaline was no problem for Memphis.

    By Don Wade December 20, 2018

  • Calkins: Penny Hardaway comes out swinging at Rick Barnes

    And on the third day after the Memphis-Tennessee game, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway went after Tennessee coach Rick Barnes with balled up — not fists — but words, at the very least.

    By Geoff Calkins December 19, 2018

  • Hardaway goes off on UT’s Rick Barnes, calls Vols coach’s comments ‘low class’

    Head coach Penny Hardaway had strong words for Tennessee coach Rick Barnes on Tuesday afternoon.

    By Jonah Jordan December 18, 2018

  • Tigers have seen best Kyvon Davenport, but can they keep him?

    He had just scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against No. 3 Tennessee. So, I asked Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport, point-blank, if he had surprised himself a little.

    By Don Wade December 18, 2018

  • Main Event: Slow start dooms Tigers against No. 3 Tennessee

    It was during a timeout midway through the second half that Tiger nation seemed to cast its vote on the day. Fans were standing and cheering. Roaring, really.

    By Don Wade December 15, 2018

  • Chapter Seven: Memphis vs. Tennessee was a welcome brawl

    Just 47 seconds remained in this brawl of a game, when an actual brawl seemed on the verge of breaking out. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 15, 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

  • Memphis-UT rivalry not lost on former Vols who started out Tiger fans

    They grew up here, knew the heroes of Memphis Tigers basketball, and tried to emulate them. Time was, they bled blue. But it didn’t guarantee that they would stay here and play for the hometown team.

    By Don Wade December 14, 2018

  • Calkins: As Memphis braces for No. 3 Tennessee, the thrill is back

    Twelve cough drops. Not one, not two, not three, not 10.

    By Geoff Calkins December 13, 2018