Hardaway wants to play strong nonconference schedule
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway won’t step back from tough opponents in future scheduling; he also is “sure” senior Jeremiah Martin will be participating in Portsmouth Invitational next month.
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March 2019
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Davenport expected to play in Tigers’ first-round NIT game against San Diego
Kyvon Davenport's knee injury turns out to be a bruise, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, and the forward should be ready for Tuesday's NIT opener against San Diego.
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Memphis Tigers ditch game plan and almost overtake No. 11 Houston
Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals.
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Isaiah Maurice found his place in Memphis in time for AAC Tournament
Isaiah Maurice found his place in the Memphis offense. He feels like he plays his best basketball during tournament time -- he showed that Friday night in the win over the UCF Knights.
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Calkins: Memphis calls shot, destroys UCF, takes aim at Houston next
Memphis shows its toughness and swagger in routing UCF. But will that be enough to beat Houston? Saturday's game will be the ultimate test.
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Tigers Podcast: Taking a look at Penny and recruiting
Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by GoTigers247's Brooks Hansen to talk about Penny Hardaway, Lester Quinones, Trendon Watford, the future and scheduling tougher opponents.
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Lance Thomas can’t play but still helping the Tigers through AAC Tournament
Lance Thomas can't play for the Tigers this season, but he's stepping up to motivate the Tigers as they make a run in the AAC Tournament.
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Memphis wants and needs Tyler Harris to keep shooting during AAC Tournament
The Memphis Tigers want and need guard Tyler Harris to keep shooting so they can make noise in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
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Tigers’ AAC Tournament future hinges on contributions from all its seniors
Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points in their first-round win over Tulane. But seniors Mike Parks and Kyvon Davenport had strong games, as the seniors need to chip in if Memphis is to make it to the AAC tournament finals on Sunday.
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Calkins: With Tulane vanquished, Memphis prepares for ‘biggest game of the year, by far’
Friday's game against UCF isn't just a big game. It is, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, "the biggest game of the year, by far."
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Damion Baugh ready to grow as a point guard under Penny Hardaway
Guard Damion Baugh picked the Tigers over TCU and Texas Tech.
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Wiseman, Dandridge ready to win national championship with Memphis Tigers
James Wiseman and Malcolm Dandridge are ready to put Memphis back on top of the college basketball world.
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Homecourt advantage provides potential edge to Tigers in AAC Tourney
While Memphis didn't earn a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, the Tigers know to make the NCAA they probably have to win four straight, including Sunday's championship game.
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For top seeds, AAC tournament performance may not benefit NCAA positioning
While the Memphis Tigers need to win AAC Tournament to punch ticket to NCAAs, top seeds Houston and Cincinnati might not realize any benefit from winning this week's tournament championship.
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Tigers’ Martin, Temple’s Alston both worthy of AAC Player of the Year
Memphis senior Jeremiah Martin and Temple senior Shizz Alston are the AAC’s top scorers (each averaging 19.7 points per game), among the best playmakers, and each is deserving of the league’s Player of the Year Award.
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University of Memphis AD Tom Bowen agrees to contract extension
The University of Memphis and athletic director Tom Bowen have agreed to a six-month contract extension.
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Senior Night an experience that Tiger Penny Hardaway never knew
Five Memphis seniors, including AAC leading scorer Jeremiah Martin, will be honored before Saturday's 8:30 p.m. game vs. Tulsa at FedExForum.
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Davenport heads into final Tiger home game with the loss of a close friend and teammate on his mind
As the Memphis Tigers seniors prepare for their last regular-season home game, Kyvon Davenport recalls the loss of his friend and teammate Karim Azab and how his death affected Davenport.
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Tigers will open play Thursday afternoon against Tulane in AAC Tourney
Memphis will open play against Tulane on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the American Athletic Conference postseason tournament.
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Tigers Podcast: Senior Day and Damion Baugh
Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to talk about Jeremiah Martin, Senior Day, the upcoming American Athletic Conference tournament and University of Memphis President M. David Rudd.
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James Wiseman dreamed of McDonald’s All American bid
Center James Wiseman has been dreaming of the McDonald's All-American Game since he was a child.
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U of M president ‘heartened and encouraged’ by AD’s new scheduling plans
University of Memphis President M. David Rudd is excited about Tom Bowen's new scheduling plans which could bring more high profile teams to Memphis.
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Memphis to face Oregon as part of Phil Knight Invitational
Head coach Penny Hardaway continues to make good on his promise to schedule tougher opponents.
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James Wiseman going to McDonalds All-American game with recruiting on his mind
Center James Wiseman will pull a bit of double duty in the McDonald's All-American game, playing while also trying to recruit plans to recruit other prospects to Memphis.
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Alex Lomax blazed a trail for Wiseman, Dandridge at East High
East High's James Wiseman and Malcolm Dandridge soon will be joining former teammate Alex Lomax at the University of Memphis. But as East prepares to go to the state playoffs, Lomax is reminding the senior standouts to enjoy the moments as they come.
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