Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.
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October 2026
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What to watch for during Tigers’ exhibition game at Mississippi State
Although the outcome won’t count towards the Tigers’ record, the preseason game will give a glimpse into what can be expected from Memphis this season.
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Bad blood between Penny Hardaway and UT’s Rick Barnes? Memphis coach sets record straight.
Almost eight years later, Penny Hardaway addresses what he was hoping to accomplish during a 2018 war of words with Tennessee’s legendary coach.
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Hardaway speaks on trying times, NIL, expectations, last season, still coaching, negative recruiting and more
Highlights from Hardaway's remarks at the Memphis Rotary Club luncheon as he enters his ninth season leading the program.
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Ed Scott clarifies Penny Hardaway’s comments: ‘He has not written us a check’
One day after coach Penny Hardaway told The Field of 68 he’d written a $2.6 million check to help fund the 2026-27 roster, athletic director Ed Scott appeared on The Gary Parrish Show to clarify that he hadn’t.
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Penny Hardaway in favor of JMU joining the American Conference
“I’m always for great programs like James Madison coming into our league,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said.
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Penny Hardaway invested $2.6M to create roster he thinks can get Tigers back to Big Dance
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said this year’s roster has the same buy-in his other NCAA Tournament teams had.
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September 2026
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Why Tigers assistant Tony Madlock left his head coaching job to come home
Tony Madlock spent the last five years as a head coach at two different programs, but he stepped away from Alabama State for his second stint as a Memphis Tigers assistant.
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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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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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