KEONTE KENNEDY NEWS

Out again Monday Kennedy (upper body) will not play Monday versus Cal State Bakersfield, Rob Hwang of Write for California reports.

Impact Kennedy will miss his third straight contest Monday as he continues to deal with an upper body issue. His injury does not appear to be long-term, but it's clearly serious enough to keep him off the court for multiple games. His next chance to suit up is Thursday versus Montana State.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive vs Pacific Kennedy (upper body) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Pacific, Daily Cal Sports reports.

Impact Kennedy will miss back-to-back games as he continues to work his way back from injury. The senior guard will have a chance to suit up in next Monday's matchup against Cal State Bakersfield.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis starting G Keonte Kennedy transfers to Cal Keonte Kennedy will join his fourth team in six years and transfer from Memphis to Cal in 2023-24, he announced Tuesday.

MAY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Remains sidelined Friday Kennedy (hand) didn't play in Friday's 66-65 loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact Kennedy missed the last eight games of the season due to a hand injury. With Memphis losing its First Round game, the senior guard's season is over. Kennedy averaged 9.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.0 minutes across 25 contests.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for NCAA tourney Kennedy (hand) is doubtful to participate in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, per Parth Upadhyaya of the Daily Memphian.

Impact On Tuesday, Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway provided an update on Kennedy's status. The senior's return timetable was four-to-six weeks, and he is on Week 3 now. That suggests Kennedy will not play when Memphis and Florida Atlantic play in two days for their first-round game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. More importantly, Kennedy's timetable indicates he is unlikely to participate in the tourney at all, even if the Tigers make a deep run. While they have enough depth to make a decent push, Kennedy did average 11.8 points and 1.6 steals across his last nine games started, which Memphis definitely could use.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss AAC Tournament Kennedy (hand) is not expected to be available for the AAC Tournament, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Kennedy, who his missed the last four games with a fractured hand, is expected to remain out for the AAC Tournament. The 6-foot-5 senior has appeared in 25 games this season (12 starts), logging 9.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals on 23 minutes per game. Team officials are hopeful that he will be active for the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Checkup scheduled Tuesday Kennedy (hand) has a checkup scheduled Tuesday, according to Matt Infield of Action News 5.

Impact Kennedy is getting checked to see if he can get his hand pins, which he received after it was fractured late-February, removed to quicken his healing process. Now, the Tigers are preparing to participate in the 2023 AAC Tournament. Though it is unlikely Kennedy will return during the conference tournament, the senior still has time before March Madness 2023, which could be his last tourney eligible as a collegiate athlete.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis G Keonte Kennedy breaks hand on wall, out for regular season Memphis guard Keonte Kennedy punched a wall following the team’s recent loss to Houston and broke his hand, the program revealed Thursday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sustains fractured hand Kennedy won't return for the remainder of the regular season after suffering a broken hand, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Following Sunday's 72-64 loss to No. 1 ranked Houston, Kennedy struck a wall out of frustration that resulted in him breaking his hand, per Memphis' official Twitter account. The 6-foot-5 guard is now in line to miss at least the next four games, and it would be surprising if he were able to participate in the AAC Tournament beginning March 9. Across 25 contests suited up for this season, Kennedy ranks as the Tigers' third-leading scorer with 9.2 points per matchup on a 46.1 percent shooting clip.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 26 in Memphis' 99-81 victory over USF

Led by DeAndre Williams' 26 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the South Florida Bulls 99-81

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rains in four threes Kennedy supplied 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 29 minutes during Saturday's 90-89 OT loss to Tulane.

Impact Kennedy tallied another efficient shooting performance in the overtime loss. Since he joined the starting lineup, Kennedy has performed well, finishing in double figure scoring in five of his six starts. Over the same six-game span, Kennedy has shot the ball very well from deep, shooting 45.5 percent.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 26, Memphis downs Tulsa 80-68

Kendric Davis scored 26 points and DeAndre Williams had a double-double to lead Memphis to an 80-68 victory over Tulsa

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong shooting performance in win Kennedy racked up 16 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 21 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 victory over SMU.

Impact Kennedy shot the ball well from behind the arc in Thursday's win. His three made three-pointers marked his third straight game making multiple shots from three and his second game this season making three or more threes. Kennedy has played well while starting for the Tigers, shooting a very strong 45.5 percent in the four game span.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davis' 25 lead Memphis over SMU for Hardaway's 100th win

Led by Kendric Davis' 25 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the SMU Mustangs 99-84 on Thursday night for Penny Hardaway's 100th coaching victory

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams scores 26, Memphis defeats Cincinnati 75-68

DeAndre Williams scored 26 points as Memphis beat Cincinnati 75-68

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounces back in win Kennedy produced 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 19 minutes during Thursday's 88-78 victory over Wichita State.

Impact After struggling in the teams previous 61-59 win over Temple, Kennedy bounced back with a very strong performance on Thursday. Kennedy was very successful from the floor, including four made threes. Though he did not provide many other stats, Kennedy's offensive production opened the floor for DeAndre Williams and Kendric Davis to score.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 29, Memphis downs Wichita State 88-78

Led by DeAndre Williams' 29 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Wichita State Shockers 88-78 on Thursday night

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Only one field goal made Kennedy logged six points (1-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three steals and two rebounds across 27 minutes during the Tigers' 61-59 win Sunday at Temple.

Impact Kennedy is expected to redeem himself as the Tigers continue their 2023. He will have opportunities, especially if Alex Lomax (groin) and Jayden Hardaway (hip) are out across more games like they were Sunday.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Sunday Kennedy is part of Memphis' starting lineup Sunday at Temple.

Impact Memphis will use a three-guard lineup including Kennedy, Kendric Davis and Elijah McCadden.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UCF defeats Memphis 107-104 in double overtime

Ithiel Horton scored 30 points and UCF overcame a 42-point effort by Memphis’ Kendric Davis, defeating the Tigers 107-104 in double overtime

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid performance in win Kennedy produced seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Thursday's 93-86 victory over South Florida.

Impact Kennedy provided a solid scoring punch off the bench for the Tigers in his return after missing time with a concussion. However, he was somewhat inefficient from the field but he'll find his rhythm once again through repetition.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Kennedy won't play Saturday against Texas A&M due to concussion protocol, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact It's unclear when Kennedy suffered the concussion, but he'll be sidelined for at least one contest. In his absence, Damaria Franklin and Elijah McCadden are candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season high in win Kennedy produced 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 87-71 victory over Little Rock.

Impact Kennedy's 14 points marked a new season high and his fourth game in double figure scoring this season. The senior guard currently averages 20.7 minutes per game off the bench so this season, though he originally started in the first two games.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE