Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
With a 4-6 start, things are looking bleak for Memphis basketball. But the Tigers haven’t lost hope.
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December 2025
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ heartbreaking OT loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
“We definitely have to fight the (feeling of defeat) as a staff for the (players) not to get down and start giving in and caving in,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ loss to Vanderbilt.
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No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
The Cardinals made 18 3-pointers, shot 51.4% from 3-point distance and outscored the Tigers 54-9 from long distance.
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Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
This Memphis basketball game against Louisville paled beside past glories of the rivalry that goes back to 1949, long before the current Cardinals and Tigers were born.
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Memphis looks to meet the moment in rivalry matchup with Louisville
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, point guard Dug McDaniel and wing Zach Davis spoke about the significance of the Tigers renewing their rivalry with Louisville ahead of their matchup with the No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday.
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What to watch as Memphis renews its rivalry with Louisville
When the Tigers play No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center, they’ll get their first crack in nearly eight years at one of their biggest rivals and have an opportunity to pick up their first Quadrant 1 win of the season.
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Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw got the message. Now Penny Hardaway’s Tigers hope he continues to get it.
Bradshaw was benched against New Orleans, then starred against Baylor. With Louisville next, how will he follow up?
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Hardaway provides status updates for Julius Thedford, Curtis Givens III and Hasan Abdul Hakim
The Memphis Tigers coach only spoke with certainty regarding the status of Abdul Hakim during an appearance on AM 560’s “Sports 56 Mornings with Greg & Eli.”
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Penny Hardaway offers some advice to the Tigers’ new head football coach
Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway was asked if he had advice for soon-to-be new Memphis football coach Charles Huff.
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What to watch when Memphis plays Baylor
An upset win over the Bears would be crucial for the Tigers to keep hope alive of building a resume worth of an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.
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Buckley: Decisions, decisions. Penny Hardaway wrestling with tough ones.
After falling to No. 1 Purdue in November, it’s about to get real for the Memphis Tigers again. And coach Penny Hardaway faces some tough calls.
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What to watch when Memphis plays New Orleans
The Tigers face New Orleans on Wednesday at FedExForum before playing three consecutive games against teams currently ranked in the top 25 of KenPom.
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November 2025
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Buckley: Pressure? Penny Hardaway is feeling it. Which maybe isn’t all bad.
After snapping a four-game losing streak, Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway opens up about the stress he’s been feeling.
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What to watch as Memphis faces SIU seeking to snap four-game skid
The Tigers must take care of business against Southern Illinois to avoid the program’s first five-game losing streak under coach Penny Hardaway.
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Buckley: Would Memphis football and basketball be better off with new coaches? Let’s explore.
Tiger sports fans aren’t happy, understandably so. Is it wise to change coaches? Or is it important to remember the grass isn’t always greener, as the ol’ adage goes?
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Buckley: Josh Pastner and UNLV had their way with Memphis. And the Tigers didn’t seem to care.
“There’s nothing a coach can do to force anything out of a guy,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said after losing to the Runnin’ Rebels.
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Memphis and Josh Pastner reunion turns sour as UNLV upsets Tigers
The only Tigers who finished with double-digit points were guard Julius Thedford (16 points and six rebounds) and guard Curtis Givens III (10 points and three assists).
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Martin: Times have changed for Tigers basketball. They won’t get easier.
As Memphis embarks on yet another grueling nonconference schedule against Power 4 programs it’s clear the playing field has shifted. Should our annual expectations follow?
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What to watch when Josh Pastner and UNLV visit Penny Hardaway’s Tigers
Memphis should be able to make progress in key areas and build some momentum against a struggling UNLV squad led by former Tigers coach Josh Pastner.
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Memphis lost to Ole Miss. Here’s what we learned.
There was a level of legitimate concern in Memphis coach Penny Hardaway’s voice after the Tigers’ 83-77 road loss to the Rebels.
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Buckley: Reason to feel encouraged after Ole Miss loss? Tigers should be.
Memphis was disappointed after losing to the Rebels in front of a rowdy crowd in Oxford, but not all hope is lost.
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What to watch when Memphis visits Ole Miss
The Tigers play their first road game against the Rebels in Oxford.
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Someone pinch Julius Thedford. He’s a Memphis Tiger. For real.
Former Cordova High and Whitehaven standout shows some fire making his debut in coach Penny Hardaway’s program.
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Takeaways from Memphis’ season-opening win over San Francisco
In a game in which the pendulum quickly swung in the opposite direction, the Tigers flashed their potential while also showing how poorly things can look when they aren’t entirely engaged.
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Calkins: Maybe these Memphis Tigers aren’t so bad, after all. Maybe they’re even fun.
When Simon Majok hit a 3-pointer, Memphis fans may have asked: “Wait, who is that again?” Majok was one of the happy surprises as another Tiger season tipped off.
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