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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.

Penny Hardaway says current Tigers team is one of his most 'talented' ever

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:41:24 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway addressed his new-look roster, coaching staff vacancies and more.

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.

How to restore balance to college football? Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown has an idea.

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 14:08:58 -0500

“The biggest thing I’ve learned since I’ve gotten out (of coaching) is that right now, there’s about 10 or 12 (teams) that have a chance to win,” the 2005 national championship winner told the Memphis Touchdown Club. “And those are the ones that are putting big money into it. Everybody else? They’re trying to survive.”

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.

Player payments, ticket sales, stadium updates: Athletics head says Tigers are in 'great shape'

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 18:13:06 -0500

Ed Scott told the university’s board of trustees how the Tigers are “punching well above our weight class.”

How the power of St. Jude is helping reunite John Calipari and Memphis

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 18:57:48 -0500

Here’s what Arkansas coach — and former Memphis coach — John Calipari and Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said during a press conference Tuesday about their upcoming matchup in next month’s 2025 Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic preseason charity exhibition.

Memphis to host Arkansas, former Tigers coach John Calipari in preseason game benefitting St. Jude

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 11:45:02 -0500

The Tigers’ men’s team will take on Arkansas, while the Tigers’ women’s team will face Vanderbilt in the second annual Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic.

‘It’s all transactional’: Hardaway talks paying players on legal panel

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:38:55 -0500

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and a few attorneys discussed the legal aspects of name, image and likeness and its impact on college athletics.

Former Tigers assistant faces familiar challenge at LeMoyne-Owen

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:38:56 -0500

Faragi Phillips agreed to become LeMoyne-Owen’s coach in May, eight months after he was fired by Penny Hardaway.

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.

Former Tiger suspended for brawl after AmeriCup game

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:46:26 -0500

FIBA has suspended David Jones-Garcia for two games, it announced in a press release Monday.

Memphis AD Ed Scott: Tigers 'serious about being a big-time player' in college athletics

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:45:24 -0500

Tigers athletic director Ed Scott discussed Big 12 rejection, Memphis’ deal with FedEx and SEC scheduling before teeing off at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic.

Hardaway ‘excited to see him play’ as South Sudanese center arrives on campus

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:44:29 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke about Simon Majok’s upcoming arrival, the Tigers’ latest roster additions and more.

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.