The American Conference is the latest conference to officially prohibit former college athletes from returning back to college after turning professional. 

Memphis will have already played a tough slate of games by the time it reaches Battle 4 Atlantis.

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.

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.

Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers have likely bitten off more than they can chew with this nonconference slate.

Memphis will open the season with a neutral site game against Iowa State on Nov. 2 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.

The Tigers’ Nov. 29 game against Dayton was originally scheduled to be elsewhere.

“What should be clear to any University of Memphis fan is this: Based on the final language of the bill, the U of M would be anything but protected if this bill is signed into law.”

The game is reportedly part of a home-and-home series with Memphis traveling to Grand Canyon next season.

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.

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.”

“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.”

Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”

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.

The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.

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.

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott gave a tour of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as it completes a $226.5 million makeover, including details on how fans can visit its latest addition.

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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.

Memphis athletics and Learfield have renewed their 25-year media relationship, the university announced on Tuesday.

Only eight NCAA Division I teams in the country shot worse than the Tigers’ 24.6% 3-point shooting last season.

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.

The Tigers received nine pledges of at least $1 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is two more than the previous year.

A national championship-winning basketball coach, two Super Bowl winners and a two-time NBA All-Star highlight the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one spot left to fill on his 2026-27 roster.