After a disastrous 2025-26 season, Penny Hardaway has to lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. Has he put together a roster that’s capable of doing that? Let’s take a look.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers roster appears to have all the right ingredients to compete at a high level.
Maxim Logue, a 6-foot-9 FAU big man transfer who initially committed to North Carolina several weeks ago, has picked the Memphis Tigers.Related content:
The Tigers went 2-1 the last time they participated in the Battle 4 Atlantis in 2023.
TSU will be Bradshaw’s fourth school in as many years.Related content:
Corneilous Williams averaged 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds last season. He ranked in the 90th percentile nationally for offensive rebounding percentage at 12.9%.Related content:
New Tiger Tylik Weeks, a 6-foot-7 Southern Miss transfer, ranked in the top 40 of scoring nationally last season at 19.7 points per game.Related content:
Kansas State’s strength and conditioning coach Phil Baier is being hired to Memphis’ staff, according to the university’s online records.
Luke Almodovar’s style of play has the potential to ignite crowds at FedExForum, a potential Memphis Tigers fan favorite in the season ahead.
“How fitting that things seem bound to come full circle, and the Grizzlies star guard may be heading out just as the kid whose name became known for a fight is about to play for the Tigers.”
Holloway, a Memphis native, picked the Tigers over Missouri and West Virginia. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 4.6 points and 1.8 assists per game.Related content:
A panel of Tigers coaches and administrators will be in Memphis and the surrounding areas to interact with fans, give updates on the teams and more.
On Monday afternoon, Northwestern guard Jayden Reid became the highest-ranked transfer to commit to the Tigers. He spoke with The Daily Memphian on why he chose Memphis and what fans can expect next season.
Penny Hardaway adds his fifth portal transfer, picking up a guard from Southeast Missouri State University. Related content:
Scorer from Northwestern figures to be a leading scorer candidate for the Tigers next season and should see his percentages go back up against lesser competition in the American Conference.Related content:
Texas A&M transfer Josh Holloway, who was involved in the pickup basketball incident four years ago with Ja Morant, said during a radio interview that he plans to announce his commitment next week, the same week he plans to visit with the Tigers.
Curtis Givens III is back in a Power Conference after spending one year at Memphis. Related content:
Hardaway has eight roster spots filled for the 2026-27 season and plans to focus on big men and point guards as the finishes constructing the team.
Three local high school seniors have committed to the Tigers, two from the same high school.
Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-foot-1 center, averaged 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in his one season for the Tigers, while battling an injury for much of the second half.Related content:
The Tigers and FedEx teamed up for the second time to host the Power of Girls in Sports clinic.
Receiver Anthony Miller and defensive lineman Clinton McDonald were among inductees honored at Memphis M Club Hall of Fame ceremonies.
New Memphis commit Rihards Vavers spoke to The Daily Memphian about his decision and what he plans to bring to the Tigers next season.
Jerry Deng, a 6-9 transfer from N.C. State, committed to the Memphis Tigers on Thursday night, according to a report from League Ready.Related content:
Steve Wright is the fifth staffer head coach Penny Hardaway has hired this offseason.
A look at NCAA transfer portal activity involving the Memphis Tigers since the portal opened, including new player bios.
A look at the Memphis Tigers basketball team’s 2026 high school pickups, including recruit bios.
Brandin Cummings on Tuesday became the latest player to commit to Memphis from the transfer portal. He spoke to The Daily Memphian on Wednesday about that decision, his game, and what he plans to bring to Penny Hardaway’s team.Related content:
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