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Hardaway expects to establish Memphis' regular rotation 'right away'

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:20:16 -0500

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is wasting no time to establish a pecking order among his players as official practices begin.

As Memphis nears start of official practices, a look at Tigers' projected rotation

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:13:18 -0500

With Memphis’ first official practice of the 2025-26 season coming Monday, here’s how The Daily Memphian predicts the Tigers’ rotation will shake out.

Memphis men's basketball 2025-26 American Conference schedule released

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:24:27 -0500

Memphis’ conference schedule is highlighted by games against South Florida and North Texas.

Memphis women’s basketball 2025-26 American Conference schedule released

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:41:21 -0500

Coach Alex Simmons, entering her third season with the program, will look to rebound from a 2024-25 season in which Memphis finished 7-23 overall and 5-13 in the American.

Former Memphis guard Daniel Vieira-Tuck commits to NAIA Texas A&M-Texarkana

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:54:28 -0500

Vieira-Tuck, who first committed to Memphis in May 2024, will play for NAIA member Texas A&M-Texarkana this season.

Tigers subtract from — and add to — basketball roster

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:24:53 -0500

With the new season around the corner, a Tiger exits the basketball program, leaving room for another to formally join.

Rider University grad transfer forward commits to Memphis

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:42:47 -0500

Since Memphis’ 2025-26 roster already is at the 15-player maximum, coach Penny Hardaway will have to do some shuffling before the Tigers can formally sign Tariq Ingraham.

Rider University grad transfer forward Tariq Ingraham to visit Memphis

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 20:46:41 -0500

The 6-foot-9 forward recently was granted an eligibility waiver from the NCAA to play an additional season.

New season, new team: How good will the 2025-26 Memphis Tigers be?

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:18:54 -0500

BartTorvik.com, an advanced analytics website, predicts how Memphis will fare in the 2025-26 season and who the Tigers’ key contributors will be on a team that features no returnees from last season.

Memphis adds Columbia University transfer forward Arop Arop to 2025-26 roster

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:44:01 -0500

The 6-foot-11 Dallas native averaged two points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.5 minutes per game through six games this past season for Columbia.

Date set for Memphis basketball's road game against Ole Miss next season

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:24:52 -0500

The Tigers’ matchup with the Rebels is the second game of a home-and-home series agreed to by the programs in 2024.

Tigers basketball freshman Daniel Vieira-Tuck to redshirt in 2025-26

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:56:31 -0500

Vieira-Tuck signed with Memphis on April 25 and reported to campus ahead of the Tigers’ start of summer workouts in early June. He originally committed to the program in May 2024.

Memphis set to host Columbia transfer forward for official visit

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:17:51 -0500

A commitment from Arop, a 6-foot-11 wing who averaged 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.5 minutes per game at Columbia last season, would complete the Tigers’ 2025-26 roster.

Memphis adds Stephen F. Austin transfer center to 2025-26 roster

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:01:08 -0500

Thierno Sylla becomes the 14th newcomer coach Penny Hardaway’s team has signed this offseason.

Memphis basketball transfer tracker: Tigers' activity in the portal

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:20:38 -0500

Here’s a list of prospective transfers that Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and his staff have been in contact with, as reported by The Daily Memphian and national outlets.

An up-to-date look at Tiger basketball's 2025-26 roster rebuild

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:43:33 -0500

If you’re looking for a live up-to-date look at Memphis’ latest roster rebuild heading into the 2025-26 season, The Daily Memphian has you covered.

Hardaway says Tigers' roster, staff still not finalized as season nears

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 11:08:35 -0500

“I want to add more bigs,” Penny Hardaway told reporters before teeing off in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament. “At least two more bigs, for sure.”

Penny Hardaway on Sincere Parker's legal troubles: 'We're still gonna love him'

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 20:48:41 -0500

“Obviously, we leave that in the law’s hands,” said Tigers coach Hardaway, who spoke for on the case for first time since the transfer guard’s arrest. “But as far as the kid himself, we’re still gonna love him — we have to.”

How difficult is Memphis basketball's 2025-26 nonconference schedule?

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 20:10:01 -0500

Computers and humans agree the Tigers will have yet another rigorous nonconference schedule next season.

Memphis rounds out 2025-26 nonconference schedule with addition of Alabama State

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 14:51:30 -0500

The Tigers now have 13 games in place for each spot on their 2025-26 nonconference schedule.