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
Read moreYesterday The University of Memphis head coach Melissa McFerrin retired. It was a happy day on Valentine’s Day for my good friend Phinehas Johnson who would have had plenty of jokes, like a roast for Melissa. It was honestly time for a change. A change that was needed for fans who want to see a winning program on all levels.
Read moreElliot Perry is arguably one of the best guards to come from Memphis. He was a former Treadwell High School Legend. The guard with the knee high socks with big goggles was giving opponents the blues. The memories of him wearing blue for Memphis are classic moments for basketball fans. Elliot is one of the few who played on the
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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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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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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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Written by: Joshua Midgett Standout Memphis Tigers RB Darrell Henderson has been selected 70th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by the NFC Champion Los Angeles Rams. The Batesville, Mississippi native spent two electrifying seasons at the University of Memphis, but his sophomore season really put him on the map in a major way. This past season Henderson made his
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Former University of Memphis star and NBA veteran Cedric Henderson, is head men’s basketball coach at Southwest Tennessee Community College & he joined us on TalkBackLive’s TigersTalkTuesday segment. Also joining us were Justice Bolden & Evan Devould! LISTEN HERE>>
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Deliberation Sports Episode 11 1. We reviewed the James Wiseman/Malcolm Dandridge vs. Evan & Isaiah Mobley matchup at West Memphis in depth, 2. We discussed the potential recruting class that Penny Hardaway could be bringing in 2019. (Anthony Edwards? Trendon Watford? ETC) 3. We took a look at the latest College Basketball headlines (Is Michigan the best team in the
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James Wiseman – the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2019 according to ESPN – has committed to play college basketball next season at the University of Memphis. Live video of No. 1 James Wiseman committing to the Memphis Tigers, courtesy of ESPN The thought that Wiseman, a 7-foot center originally from Nashville, would eventually sign with the Memphis
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