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Shot clock coming to Tennessee prep hoops — but slowly

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:17:00 -0500

Full implementation is set for the 2029-30 season for a 35-second-high school shot clock in Tennessee.

Memphis coach Charles Huff in favor of new proposed eligibility model

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:18:09 -0500

A new age-based model could be voted on as early as this month. If implemented, a player would have a five-year clock to compete for up to five seasons.

Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:35:19 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the potential for a Ja Morant trade and take questions from listeners.

Why Huff had to play Tetris with revenue-share payments in his first year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:41:46 -0500

When Charles Huff was recruiting players for the upcoming season, he had to get creative with revenue-sharing payments for the first six months.

Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:19:41 -0500

A pair of former Memphis-area high school basketball standouts are named in a sports betting integrity probe. One is the son of a Memphis Tigers assistant coach.

Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central's Nesmith repeats

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:57:09 -0500

Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.

Sloane Stephens accepts wildcard to play in Memphis Classic

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 14:15:00 -0500

Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens has accepted a wildcard to play in the Memphis Classic, the new WTA tournament that will be held at the Leftwich Tennis Center from July 25 to Aug. 2.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl sets date

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 14:12:39 -0500

The 2026 season Liberty Bowl will be aired on ABC and is set up to pit a team from the SEC against one from the Big 12.

Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:25:33 -0500

In a wide-ranging interview with Jason Smith on the “J & J Show” on 92.9 FM on Wednesday, Scott addressed concerns that the Tiger basketball program — which finished 13-19 last season — had fallen behind football in the university’s pecking order.

Daily Memphian postseason girls track and field awards: Three-peats for Collierville's Webb, Seymour

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 17:56:53 -0500

Collierville’s senior standout and coach were recognized once again after another dominating season.

Grizzlies podcast: Favorite draft trade-up targets and other draft rankings

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 16:04:14 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington go back and forth on their favorite trade-up target for the Grizzlies.

Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:11:24 -0500

Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.

Grizzlies will host a 2026 NBA Draft party at FedExForum

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 19:07:51 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies have scheduled a 2026 NBA Draft party for June 23 at FedExForum.

Daily Memphian postseason swimming awards: Athletes from Collierville, Houston made the biggest splashes

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:57:30 -0500

Ian Call and twins Eva and Roos Rottink ruled the pool in 2026.

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:48:04 -0500

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached.

Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as 'friendly guy' on 1972-73 Final Four team

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:23:32 -0500

Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.

Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 20:09:46 -0500

Memphis basketball summer workouts start June 2. Prized Briarcrest product Fred Smith Jr. will indeed be among the participants, his father told The Daily Memphian. On June 1, Memphis announced Smith Jr.’s signing, confirming his father’s text last week to The Daily Memphian.

NBA Lottery reform passes despite Grizzlies objection

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:09:58 -0500

Per a team source, the Grizzlies’ vote was based on the league’s implementation of the consecutive picks rule, not based on opposition to the larger lottery reform proposal.

Key senators look to break college sports logjam in Congress with bipartisan bill

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:54:55 -0500

The senators will introduce a bipartisan bill that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season.

Grizzlies Podcast: Lottery rules fiasco, Boozer vs. Wilson

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:34:03 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the NBA’s lottery rules proposal and revisit the debate between Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson.