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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August 2026
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Katt Williams, Luke Kennard and others praise Memphis at Celebrity-Am
While many of the celebrities are playing golf, they say the real reason for participating has nothing to do with the quality of their swing.
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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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July 2026
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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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Calkins: Can Memphis basketball be Memphis basketball again?
“Why did Memphis open basketball practice to the media in the middle of July? To ‘get people back with Memphis basketball,’ said Penny Hardaway. It’s a worthy task.”
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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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June 2026
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Tigers coaches wade into political waters
Memphis football coach Charles Huff and basketball coach Penny Hardaway have been part of Washington-related activities lately.
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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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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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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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Basketball world is ‘smiling on Memphis’ because of Nike’s EYBL
Some of basketball’s most recognizable names showed up at the Memphis Sports & Events Center to watch the next generation of stars compete at Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League’s three-day event.
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Martin: Memphis basketball roster is mostly complete. What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s ugly.
After a disastrous 2025-26 season, Penny Hardaway has to lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. Has he put together a roster that’s capable of doing that? Let’s take a look.
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Hardaway ‘feels better’ about Tigers roster now than at this time last year
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers roster appears to have all the right ingredients to compete at a high level.
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Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis
The Tigers went 2-1 the last time they participated in the Battle 4 Atlantis in 2023.
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April 2026
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Penny Hardaway discusses new Tigers on Blue & Gray Cleanup Day
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.
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Memphis center Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal
Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-foot-1 center, averaged 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in his one season for the Tigers, while battling an injury for much of the second half.
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Calkins: Ted Butler is about to teach his 100,000th golf lesson. And he’s not about to stop.
Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.
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How Penny Hardaway convinced one of the nation’s top shooters to pick Memphis
New Memphis commit Rihards Vavers spoke to The Daily Memphian about his decision and what he plans to bring to the Tigers next season.
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Transfer portal activity abounds, but Tigers still seeking to land first player
But it’s been a week since the NCAA transfer portal opened, and the Tigers, who are remaking their roster, have not yet landed anyone. But there have been some interesting developments.
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Memphis basketball lands first commitment in Rihards Vavers
Penny Hardaway has landed his first official commitment of the transfer portal season: Washington State sharpshooter Rihards Vavers.
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The transfer portal is open. Who might Penny Hardaway bring in?
Among nearly 2,000 players who have entered the transfer portal, Penny Hardaway will likely need to find 11 to assemble his make-or-break team. So who might they be?
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