Written by Leon Taylor Jalen Duren, one of the nation’s top high school basketball prospects in the class of 2021, has committed to Coach Penny Hardaway’s University of Memphis Tigers Men’s Basketball team. The 6-foot-10 230-pound man-child has drawn comparisons to former Michigan and NBA star Chris Webber, and his massive hands, NBA-ready frame, and explosive athleticism are just a
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TalkBackLive Network’s Joshua Midgett & Leon Taylor talk exclusively w/ Top ranked guard & Marquette commit Kameron Jones.
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TalkBackLive Network EXCLUSIVE interview with Former Memphis Tiger fan favorite Antonio Anderson. We discuss everything from his time as a Tiger, to his interview for the assistant coaching job & MORE! WATCH HERE:
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Duke head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, one of the most legendary & respected figures in basketball history, recorded a passionate speech to end systemic racism & acknowledge that Black Lives Matter. Coach K becomes the latest of many college coaches who have released statements regarding the Black Lives Matter movement. Watch the full video here:
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In recent times, an increasing number of black athletes have chosen to use their social media platforms to fight against historical symbols of oppression against black people and systematic racism. The latest to do so is Mississippi State University star running back Kylin Hill, who is arguably the top at his position in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He has taken
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NASCAR is said to be investigating the incident after a noose was found in the garage of African American driver Bubba Wallace Sunday at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Bubba Wallace is the organization’s only full-time Black driver in its Elite Series. Here is a statement released by NASCAR on the incident.. Late this afternoon, NASCAR was made aware
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A project nearly 10 years in the making had finally been accomplished!The University of Memphis held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the 78,000 square foot facility that cost $11.2 million.
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Deliberation Sports Podcast hosts Joshua Midgett, Justice Bolden, Evan Devould, & Leon Taylor were joined by Elite High School football recruits Walter Nolan, Kody Jones, & Cameron Miller & their parents via Zoom.
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Written by EVAN DEVOULD: After missing out on high SCHOOL STANDOUTS LIKE JALEN GREEN, ISAIAH TODD, AND LIKELY GREG BROWN, PENNY HARDAWAY LOOKED FOR THE TRANSFER MARKET AND STRUCK GOLD. ON MONDAY AFTERNOON MEMPHIS LANDED A COMMITMENT FROM REDSHIRT FRESHMAN LANDERS NOLLEY. NOLLEY PLAYED AT VIRGINIA TECH THIS SEASON AND WAS A HUGE PLAYMAKER FOR THE HOKIES. NOLLEY AVERAGED 15.5
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#RichPaulRule ? The NCAA has issued a memo to agents detailing some new requirements to represent players testing the NBA draft waters. Included in the memo is the need for a bachelor’s degree (Which happens to be something that Super agent Rich Paul famously never got while building his Klutch Sports empire) . Many believe this stems from what Rich
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