There are 2586 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Basketball:

• August 2019

  • Wade: Penny and Tigers start season in Paradise, might end it there, too

    This season’s Memphis Tigers basketball team is headed for uncharted waters – literally when they reach the Bahamas next week for their tournament at the Baha Mar resort.

    By Don Wade August 07, 2019

  • Tyler Harris, Alex Lomax accept leadership roles for Memphis basketball ahead of Bahamas trip

    Penny Hardaway described Alex Lomax as “big brother” part of the leadership roles of returning player ahead of his team’s trip to the Bahamas. 

    By Drew Hill August 06, 2019

  • Tigers basketball schedule takes shape as team prepares for Bahamas

    The Tigers basketball schedule isn't complete yet, but unofficially, the potential games are becoming clear through contracts and other teams' announcements. 

    By Drew Hill August 06, 2019

  • Burning Bahamas questions: How will Penny Hardaway’s Tigers look in the Caribbean?

    Which experimental lineups will Penny Hardaway use in the Tigers' trip to the Bahamas? 

    By Drew Hill August 05, 2019

  • Former Tiger Will Coleman wins $40,000 in TBT dunk contest

    A vacation could be on the horizon for former Memphis Tigers star Will Coleman, who collected the winning prize in the TBT dunk contest. 

    By Drew Hill August 03, 2019

• July 2019

  • Memphis basketball led the nation in increased average attendance last season

    The Tigers finished the 2018-19 season 22-14 overall and 18-3 at in FedExForum. It was the program’s highest home win total since the 2011-12 season under coach Josh Pastner.

    By Drew Hill July 25, 2019

  • Memphis coaches Hardaway, Norvell golf to aid community

    Mike Norvell said it "means everything" that his coaching platform matters in the city of Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill July 24, 2019

  • Who let the dogs out? Penny Hardaway wants freshmen to be (Baha) men in Caribbean

    Memphis coach Penny Hardaway wants to see his young team grow up on its upcoming trip to the Bahamas. 

    By Drew Hill July 24, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Kennedy Chandler, Devonte Nelson and recapping summer hoops

    Memphis Tigers beat writers Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan are joined by new Memphis basketball offer Kennedy Chandler, Team Thad coach Tony Sarwar and Tigers football commitment Devonte Nelson.

    By Natalie Van Gundy July 23, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway welcomes back Memphis basketball alumni with open arms

    Memphis coach Penny Hardaway wants to keep the program's former players around his team. 

    By Drew Hill July 20, 2019

  • Penny Hardaway’s support of local teams is music to Memphis’ ears

    Penny Hardaway smashed a guitar before Memphis 901 FC's match against Nashville SC Wednesday night. 

    By Drew Hill July 17, 2019

  • Memphis basketball will play Bradley next season, Penny Hardaway says

    Penny Hardaway announced the Tigers’ new opponent on Andy Katz’s March Madness 365 podcast.

    By Drew Hill July 17, 2019

  • Jeremiah Martin ready to continue working with the Miami Heat

    Jeremiah Martin took advice from Penny Hardaway to prepare for the NBA Summer League. 

    By Jonah Jordan July 16, 2019

  • Peach Jam: Top prospects say Memphis belongs with college basketball blue bloods

    The nation's top college prospects believe Memphis belongs in the same discussion as the blue bloods of college basketball, especially Kentucky. 

    By Drew Hill July 15, 2019

  • Chris Moore’s big summer has Penny Hardaway pressing for four-star wing

    Arkansas prospect Chris Moore's profile is rising as Penny Hardaway and the Tigers continue their chase of the four-star. 

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2019

  • Miami Heat sign former Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin

    Former Memphis Tigers guard Jeremiah Martin has inked a deal with the Miami Heat.

    By Jonah Jordan July 12, 2019

  • Analysis: Where Memphis basketball stands for each Peach Jam target

    It's still early in the recruiting process for most of the Tigers 2020 priorities. 

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2019

  • Even without coaches, Peach Jam is an eye-opener for Tigers recruits

    Changes to the NCAA's recruiting calendar mean coaches have to wait to evaluate players at Peach Jam.

    By Drew Hill July 11, 2019

  • How Boogie Ellis turned 2018 Peach Jam into a chance to play for U of M

    One phone call to Memphis assistant Mike Miller changed the trajectory of Boogie Ellis' recruitment, according to his AAU coach.

    By Drew Hill July 10, 2019

  • Memphis makes top five for 2020 prospect Jaden Springer

    The five-star prospect shared his final five schools in an Instagram post Monday night.

    By Drew Hill July 08, 2019

  • Memphis basketball Nike EYBL Peach Jam preview

    Wednesday morning marks the beginning of Peach Jam and one of the most critical weeks in Memphis coach Penny Hardaway’s defense of his recruiting crown.

    By Drew Hill July 08, 2019

  • Tigers strength coach wants to create ‘beasts’

    Memphis basketball strength and conditioning coach Darby Rich brought his “Beast of the Week” tradition from Texas A&M to the Tigers.

    By Drew Hill July 01, 2019

• June 2019

  • Memphis basketball hires new athletic trainer

    Christopher Simmons, who worked for the University of Memphis basketball program when John Calipari was Tigers coach, returns as the team's athletic trainer.

    By Drew Hill June 30, 2019

  • University of Memphis freshmen excited for spacing around Wiseman, Achiuwa

    The Memphis Tiger freshmen plan to space the floor around center James Wiseman and forward Precious Achiuwa. 

    By Jonah Jordan June 30, 2019

  • ‘Goofy’ Lance Thomas is comedy relief for serious Tigers

    Lance Thomas is adding to his collection of embarrassing photos of his teammates.

    By Drew Hill June 27, 2019