Calkins: Memphis had a shot to beat Temple – but missed
Memphis lost to Temple Thursday night, 85-76, in a game that demonstrated that old basketball truism: You won’t win many games when you shoot 4.3 percent from deep.
Topic: Penny Hardaway
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January 2019
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Hardaway’s new hustle board motivating competitive Tigers
Head coach Penny Hardaway has deployed a new hustle board to track and motivate his players.
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Brewton finding success after buying into Hardaway’s plan
Guard Kareem Brewton is playing his best basketball after buying into head coach Penny Hardaway's philosophies.
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Season One, Chapter 11: Why a Lil Penny comeback still means so much
Penny Hardaway says Lil Penny is making a comeback. The man who created Lil Penny explains how the phenomenon came to be – and why he'd be thrilled to see the puppet make a return.
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‘Memphis State’ jumps on SMU early and doesn’t let up in home win
"Memphis State", while wearing their retro uniforms, defeated the SMU Mustangs 83-61 in their most complete game of the season.
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Calkins: Memphis State destroys SMU — and it was just like old times
The Memphis basketball team -- wearing Memphis State uniforms -- destroyed SMU Saturday. It felt just like old times.
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Tigers Podcast: Retro jerseys and American Athletic Conference play
Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Saturday's matchup between Memphis and the SMU Mustangs; Penny Hardaway's recent thoughts about his team's deficiencies and 2019 recruiting class; football coach Mike Norvell's new staff; and Tony Pollard's decision to enter the NFL Draft. -
Hardaway preparing for smaller, better rebounding SMU team
Head coach Penny Hardaway is preparing for a smaller SMU team that focuses on one of his Tigers biggest weaknesses – rebounding.
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Tigers going retro against SMU, perhaps even pulling out some throwback jerseys
Head coach Penny Hardaway wants to surprise fans during Saturday's "throwback game" against SMU at FedExForum.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway vs. Rick Barnes yet again? Let’s check the facts
Tennessee fans are mad that Penny Hardaway apparently criticized Rick Barnes again. Are they right to be? Is Hardaway making things up? I check the facts.
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Lil Penny set to make a return, according to Big Penny
Penny Hardaway says his alter-ego Lil' Penny is about to rise up. But the level of the puppet's participation is unclear.
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The No-Look Pass: Harris misfiring, Tigers playing fast and defensive shortcomings
A look at the shooting struggles of Tyler Harris, the pace of the Tigers offense and dealing with the defensive deficiencies of lacking a rim-protector.
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Tigers missing hard work and desire as rebounding problems continue
As the Memphis Tigers continued to be outrebounded, Penny Hardaway pushes for effort and a desire to overcome the problem.
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Chapter 10: Penny Hardaway (barely) gets his first road win
Calkins: Coach Penny Hardaway is upbeat as the Memphis Tigers get their first road win with an 83-79 victory over Tulane. “I knew that it was time for us to win a game on the road.”
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Tigers head to Tulane hoping for more stable play, focus
The Tigers started slow at home against ECU even though they had a good crowd behind them. Sunday at Tulane, they will have to supply their own energy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
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). -
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.
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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. -
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. -
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).
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December 2018
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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.
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