There are 2721 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers:

• July 2022

  • What opposing coaches think of Hardaway and the Tigers

    In his fifth year at the University of Memphis, Penny Hardaway has assembled his most experienced roster ever. He’s added AAC Player of the Year Kendric Davis. He’s added talented wing players Emmanuel Akot and Keonte Kennedy.

    By John Martin July 22, 2022

  • Calkins: Memphis and conference realignment. Is the dream officially dead?

    For decades, now, University of Memphis fans have dreamed of making it into a power conference. Is that dream now officially dead? If so, what does the future hold?

    By Geoff Calkins July 20, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Madden NFL 23 shows respect to Calvin Austin’s speed

    Calvin Austin III has a speed rating of 95 on Madden NFL 23, which is top 10 of all receivers. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 20, 2022

  • Here’s where each Tiger on roster stands at end of transfer portal season

    In an ideal season, these are the performances that will lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. 

    By Steven Johnson July 20, 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Is Alex Lomax’s future in question?

    At one point earlier this summer, a source said, “It’s on him if he wants to come back.”

    By Steven Johnson July 19, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Three areas where Memphis needs to improve this season

    The Tigers ranked near the bottom of the league in rushing yards, total yards allowed and time of possession. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 13, 2022

  • Calkins: They’re just Memphis football tickets. But at the VA, they’ve changed lives.

    Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield stopped by the Veterans Administration Medical Center Tuesday as part of “the sweetest, most meaningful ticket-distribution program you may know nothing about.”

    By Geoff Calkins July 11, 2022

  • Memphis basketball hands out more offers for 2023

    The Tigers jumped in the running for two of the best shooting guards in the country.

    By Steven Johnson July 07, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Can Memphis recruiting rank in the top 50 for a third straight year?

    The Tigers’ 2021 class ranked No. 49 by Rivals.com. The 2022 class ranked No. 46 and the 2023 class is currently ranked No. 56. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 06, 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Quinones making an impression in Summer League

    Quinones scored 19 points and grabbed five rebounds in the Warriors loss to the Lakers on Monday.

    By Steven Johnson July 05, 2022

  • Early look at potential lineups for the Tigers

    Finding the right combinations should be much easier for Penny Hardaway this season.

    By Steven Johnson July 02, 2022

  • Memphis among top NCAA programs in brand compensation for athletes

    Memphis is ranked in the top 20 in NIL compensation.

    By Steven Johnson July 01, 2022

• June 2022

  • Memphis basketball to face Auburn in Atlanta

    Hardaway continues to put together a challenging nonconference slate for the Tigers.

    By Steven Johnson June 30, 2022

  • Emoni Bates’ departure shows Hardaway’s growth

    The Memphis Tigers’ coach now can avoid certain lineup dilemmas and focus on an experienced roster.

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    Former Tiger Emoni Bates transfers to Eastern Michigan

    By John Martin June 30, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Will defensive back Greg Rubin be targeted less this season?

    Memphis Tigers defensive back Greg Rubin was targeted a lot by quarterbacks as a freshman, and he turned that into having the second-most pass deflections in the conference. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 29, 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Making sense of the latest Emoni Bates chatter

    ”The Emoni thing, I haven’t been approached by it. He’s in the portal, and everybody’s putting everything out there, but I haven’t spoken to anyone from his camp,” Penny Hardaway said. 

    By Steven Johnson June 28, 2022

  • Six takeaways from documents on Memphis’ final IARP hearing

    The university’s case and objections are laid out, as well as the panel’s responses and its own objections.

    By Steven Johnson June 28, 2022

  • University of Memphis had final IARP hearing in May

    Based on timeline of IARP’s investigation into N.C. State, case against the Tigers’ basketball program could be nearing end.

    By Steven Johnson June 27, 2022

  • Hardaway, Memphis face multiple Level I, II charges by the NCAA

    Memphis is accused of obstructing an investigation and showing a lack of institutional control.

    By Steven Johnson June 27, 2022

  • How three Tigers could fit in with their new NBA teams

    Jalen Duren, Josh Minott and Lester Quinones landed in favorable positions, with talent around them.

    By Steven Johnson June 24, 2022

  • Keonte Kennedy commits to Memphis

    The University of Texas at El Paso wing is the fifth transfer to commit to the Tigers for the 2022-23 season.

    By Steven Johnson June 24, 2022

  • Tigers forward Josh Minott picked at No. 45 by Minnesota Timberwolves

    The freshman had raised some eyebrows when he put his name in the draft.

    By Steven Johnson June 24, 2022

  • Tigers’ Lester Quinones signs two-way contract with Warriors

    Defending NBA champion Golden State was one of many teams to have worked out Quinones in the pre-draft process.

    By Steven Johnson June 23, 2022

  • Memphis center Jalen Duren taken at No. 13, moved to Pistons in three-team trade

    Reports have the Tigers big man, the second lottery pick to have played during Penny Hardaway’s tenure, being traded to the Knicks, who then sent him to the Pistons.

    By Steven Johnson June 23, 2022

  • Tigers launch 901Women initiative

    The initiative will honor 50 years of women’s sports programs while helping generate philanthropic support to enhance the student-athlete experience for all female athletes at Memphis.

    By Frank Bonner II June 23, 2022