Hardaway focused on winning as Memphis athletic department rides momentum
With football winning, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway understands basketball must also keep momentum with wins this season.
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September 2026
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Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988.
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August 2026
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Memphis basketball to face Penn State in first game at Battle 4 Atlantis
Memphis will have already played a tough slate of games by the time it reaches Battle 4 Atlantis.
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Penny Hardaway addresses recently eligible players, Serbian big man, Charles Huff
Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway addressed questions about the upcoming season Wednesday after golfing 18 holes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am.
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Martin: Memphis basketball’s nonconference schedule is awesome. That’s the problem.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers have likely bitten off more than they can chew with this nonconference slate.
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Memphis basketball announces nonconference schedule
Memphis will open the season with a neutral site game against Iowa State on Nov. 2 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball
The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.
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New location for Memphis basketball game against Dayton has been set
The Tigers’ Nov. 29 game against Dayton was originally scheduled to be elsewhere.
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Memphis basketball adds Grand Canyon to schedule, according to report
The game is reportedly part of a home-and-home series with Memphis traveling to Grand Canyon next season.
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July 2026
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Former Tigers receive temporary injunction to play extra year
A Nashville chancery court judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday, July 31, that allows several college basketball players in the state of Tennessee another year of eligibility.
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Pieces are all here, now Tigers begin to put them together
Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”
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Martin: Former Tiger Kendric Davis’ return visit to Memphis shows what still matters
Davis’ return to Memphis and what he said Friday afternoon was a reminder that when things go right here, there can still be a profound connection between a coach and a player — and a player to a city.
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Buckley: New Tigers point guard has a gift. Memphis fans should like what they’re getting.
The 5-foot-10 point guard has a big personality and passion for Memphis basketball. And what he lacks in height "I’m gonna make up for with heart.”
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Martin: As May takes Mavs job, it’s hard not to think about Penny
Dusty May and Penny Hardaway will always be inextricably linked. The outcome of their meeting in the NCAA Tournament three years ago charted a path for them both; one led to the NBA, and one that may yet lead to an unceremonious divorce.
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Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting
The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.
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Former Tiger Zach Davis sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility
Former Tiger Zach Davis and 11 other athletes have filed a lawsuit in Tennessee against the NCAA. They are seeking an extra year of eligibility.
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Breaking down the Tigers’ tough nonconference basketball schedule
Coach Penny Hardaway has put together another tough slate of games to create the opportunity for Memphis to play its way into earning an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
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June 2026
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Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one spot left to fill on his 2026-27 roster.
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Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
There’s a loud message that Scott is trying to send when he says the Tigers are at full revenue sharing, and that message is simple: Memphis is moving like it’s in the big leagues — even if it isn’t yet.
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Martin: Can a behavioral test help the Tigers win? We talked to the CEO to find out.
Penny Hardaway said he used a behavioral assessment to help assemble this year’s roster. The Daily Memphian reached out to the CEO of the company that administered the test to get further insight.
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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached.
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Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
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Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
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.
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Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.
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May 2026
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Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.
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How Memphis basketball’s transfer class can help fix issues from last season
Assessing some areas where Memphis needs to improve this season, and the transfer who could be the most impactful in that category.
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