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 […]
Jalen Duren has committed to The University of Memphis
First Female NBA Video Coordinator Trish McGhee
Black History The First NBA Female Video Coordinator Central High School has produced some amazing basketball talent over the years. One in particular who stands out in the history books is Trish McGhee. The Point Guard legend was a 5-foot-6 jet with range. She would electrify the crowd with her outstanding shooting. Trish signed with The University of Minnesota […]
Memphis Men’s Basketball Recruiting Recap for Month of July
https://youtu.be/u2dv4_KzuvE The University of Memphis Men’s basketball program struck gold during the July recruiting period by securing a commitment from Class of 2020 center Moussa Cisse, a 6-foot-11 freakishly athletic night man widely regarded as the top shot-blocker in the country. Convincing the five-star Cisse to spurn other big-time and remain in Memphis where he attended high school this past […]
Mike Miller is the new boys basketball coach at Houston High School
Mike Miller’s wish to spend more time with family will continue but maybe not the way he initially envisioned, as he has been named new boys basketball coach at Houston High School where his sons’ Mason and Mavrick Miller both play on the team. The news comes a little more than a month after he stepped down as assistant coach […]
TalkBackLive Network Exclusive interview w/ Top ranked guard & Marquette commit Kameron Jones
TalkBackLive Network’s Joshua Midgett & Leon Taylor talk exclusively w/ Top ranked guard & Marquette commit Kameron Jones.
Holly Springs High School Phenom staying close to home
Derek “Dee” Fountain, a 6-foot-8 guard/forward who attended Holly Springs High School in Mississippi, has committed to Mississippi State University! Derek began his high school career as a 6-foot-1 point guard, but a seven inch growth spurt has made it possible for him to play anywhere on the court at the high school level. Widely considered to be one of […]
Former Memphis Tiger lottery Pick Dajuan Wagner has a son named Dj Wagner. He is The New #1 Player In The Class of 2023
Former Memphis Tiger lottery Pick Dajuan Wagner has a son named Dj Wagner. Dj has become a marked man. He is The New #1 Player In The Class of 2023!! Instead of people asking about the #1 player in 2021. The questions are who is Dj Wagner? Is he as good as his Father? He will be a Sophomore and […]
The #1 High School Basketball Player in The State of Mississippi. Makes family proud with college decision
Congratulations to The #1 Player in The State of Mississippi Daeshun Ruffin. Daeshun will be staying home to attend The University of Ole Miss. The 5’9 guard is electrifying with the basketball 🏀. He is also ranked #37 in the country in the class of 2021. Daeshun the #4 ranked point guard was once committed to Auburn. He changed his […]
4 star Guard Boogie Ellis commits to Memphis
Written by: Evan Devould 4 star consensus top 50 player Boogie Ellis has committed to the University Of Memphis. When Ellis decomitted from Duke he was instantly thought to land at Memphis. Boogie Ellis is the third pickup for Penny and staff in the last four days. Four star Lester Quinones signed his letter of intent on last Friday. The […]
Memphis Tigers recruiting takes center stage at the Jordan Brand Classic.
When Penny Hardaway became the head basketball coach at the University of Memphis, one of his main goals was to put the program back in the national spotlight. Well he seems to have accomplished that task because Memphis Tigers basketball took center stage at the Jordan Brand Classic this weekend for a couple of reasons. 1. James Wiseman & D.J. […]