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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.

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.

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.

Hardaway ‘feels better' about Tigers roster now than at this time last year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:44:01 -0500

Coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers roster appears to have all the right ingredients to compete at a high level.

Former North Carolina commit picks Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:21:00 -0500

Maxim Logue, a 6-foot-9 FAU big man transfer who initially committed to North Carolina several weeks ago, has picked the Memphis Tigers.

Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 8 May 2026 12:23:38 -0500

The Tigers went 2-1 the last time they participated in the Battle 4 Atlantis in 2023.

Former Tiger Aaron Bradshaw commits to TSU

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:44:11 -0500

TSU will be Bradshaw’s fourth school in as many years.

Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:33:46 -0500

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%.

Southern Miss' Tylik Weeks commits to Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Fri, 1 May 2026 16:50:05 -0500

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.

Kansas State's strength and conditioning coach joining Tigers staff

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 1 May 2026 09:39:57 -0500

Kansas State’s strength and conditioning coach Phil Baier is being hired to Memphis’ staff, according to the university’s online records.

Josh Holloway commits to Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:39:53 -0500

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.

Tigers on the prowl: Memphis athletic department is going on tour

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:46:54 -0500

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.

Memphis lands SEMO transfer Almodovar

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:48:22 -0500

Penny Hardaway adds his fifth portal transfer, picking up a guard from Southeast Missouri State University.

Big Ten transfer guard picks Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:26:56 -0500

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.

Josh Holloway, Ja Morant accuser, to visit Memphis, make decision next week

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:44:38 -0500

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.

Former Memphis Tiger Curtis Givens III lands at Ohio State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:51:06 -0500

Curtis Givens III is back in a Power Conference after spending one year at Memphis.

Penny Hardaway discusses new Tigers on Blue & Gray Cleanup Day

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:08:00 -0500

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.

The AM/DM podcast: Bringing local players back to U of M basketball

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:21:27 -0500

Three local high school seniors have committed to the Tigers, two from the same high school.

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