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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Memphis Tigers sports teams will honor Fred Smith

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:20:57 -0500

The late FedEx founder, who died on June 21, was a longtime supporter of the University of Memphis and was crucial to the sports department’s financial growth.

FedEx logo will appear in end zone at Liberty Bowl

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:18:49 -0500

The relationship with FedEx continues to be a game-changer for a Memphis sports department looking to keep up in the new revenue-sharing era.

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.

Bridge glows 'royal blue and copper' to honor Penny Hardaway

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:59:37 -0500

On Sunday night, the Hernando DeSoto bridge shines a light on the former NBA All-Star and current Tigers basketball coach coming off a breakthrough season.

Memphis Tigers great Phillip 'Doom' Haynes dies

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 12:51:20 -0500

Known for his ability to hit bank shots off the glass, Doom Haynes was instrumental in reviving the Memphis Tigers’ program under coach Dana Kirk in the 1980s.

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.