MALCOLM DANDRIDGE NEWS

Declares for NBA Draft Dandridge is declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft and will not return to Memphis, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Though Dandridge was suspended in late February and missed out on Memphis' final fives games of the season, it appears he'll test out the draft process. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds on 18.9 minutes per game in the 2023-24 season.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis to sit F Malcolm Dandridge over eligibility concerns Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge won’t play amid a university investigation into his eligibility, the school said Saturday.”The University...

FEBRUARY 24 • SACBEE.COM

Memphis to sit F Malcolm Dandridge over eligibility concerns Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge won’t play amid a university investigation into his eligibility, the school said Saturday.”The University...

FEBRUARY 24 • SUNHERALD.COM

Starting Sunday Dandridge will start for the Tigers in Sunday's matchup against SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Dandridge will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game after a three-game stint coming off the bench. The senior center has averaged eight points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Tigers this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss Dandridge registered 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and four steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 97-88 loss to UAB.

Impact Dandridge's efficient shooting helped him record a season-high 19 points during Sunday's loss. The senior big man also recorded a season-high four steals.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hosts block party Dandridge recorded 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, eight blocks and one steal over 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 81-79 loss to Tulane.

Impact Dandridge's season-high blocks weren't enough to help Memphis avoid a narrow loss to Tulane. The senior big man was two rebounds and two blocks shy of a triple-double Sunday. Dandridge is shooting an impressive 61.4 percent from the field in 2023-24.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Three swats in win Dandridge ended with nine points (3-4 FG, 3-8 FT), five rebounds and three blocks in 27 minutes during Sunday's 62-59 win over SMU.

Impact Dandridge tied his season high with three blocks during Sunday's narrow win over SMU. However, the senior big man recorded zero assists compared to three turnovers.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on double-double Dandridge ended Tuesday's 77-54 victory over Virginia with nine points (3-4 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three steals over 21 minutes.

Impact Dandridge's eight rebounds during Tuesday's win were his second-most of the season. The senior center is averaging 6.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists in 17.8 minutes during his last four appearances since being inserted into the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be added to starting lineup Dandridge will be added to Memphis' starting lineup Wednesday at VCU, per Jason Munz of The Commercial Appeal.

Impact Jordan Brown (illness) is out Wednesday, so Dandridge will be Memphis' starting center at VCU. He averaged 8.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across his two games started during November.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Dandridge posted 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three blocks over 20 minutes during Saturday's 80-77 loss to Ole Miss.

Impact While Dandridge continues to come off the bench, he played more minutes than Memphis' starting center, Jordan Brown. Dandridge is averaging 5.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 14.1 minutes across his first seven appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes Dandridge logged five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks over 12 minutes during the Tigers' 92-75 win Friday against Alabama State.

Impact Despite not being part of the Tigers' starting lineup Friday, Dandridge logged a minute more against Alabama State than at Missouri on Nov. 10. Jordan Brown was their primary center though and is expected to remain such until further notice. After all, he recorded more minutes than Dandridge during their first three games together as Tigers teammates.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Commercial Appeal It wasn't just what Penny Hardaway said about Malcolm Dandridge on Friday. How he said it might have been the most telling.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Won't start Saturday Dandridge is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Tulane, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Dandridge started against Central Florida on Friday, but he will move back to the bench Saturday. He's only averaging 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Dandridge is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Central Florida, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports. reports.

Impact Dandridge will replace Jayden Hardaway in the starting five Friday. Dandridge will make his first start since Nov. 15.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine off bench Dandridge registered nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 67-65 loss to Houston.

Impact Dandridge played a season high 28 minutes in Sunday's loss, playing effecting minutes off the bench. His nine points marked his highest since Nov. 24. Dandridge played well on both sides of the court, grabbing his most rebounds since prior to missing 15 games with an ankle injury.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns following two-month absence Dandridge ended Sunday's 72-64 loss to Houston with two points (1-1 FG) and three rebounds in six minutes.

Impact Dandridge returned to action following his 15-game hiatus due to an ankle injury. The 6-foot-9 senior was still limited to his second-fewest minutes played of any game this season, and he's now averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds while playing 14.2 minutes across 12 appearances.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable at Houston Dandridge (ankle) is probable before the Tigers' game Sunday at Houston, according to Doc Holliday of Action News 5.

Impact Dandridge is expected to participate when the Tigers play their most challenging matchup scheduled within February. As a junior, he logged nine points and six rebounds across his three games against Houston.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable again Thursday Head coach Penny Hardaway said there's "zero chance" that Dandridge (ankle) plays in Thursday's game against UCF, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Dandridge is set to miss his fifteenth consecutive contest due to the ankle injury he sustained back in early December. The 6-foot-9 senior currently remains without a specific timeline for a return to game action.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline uncertain Dandridge (ankle) remains in question as his status is still unclear, Parth Upadhyaya at Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Coach Penny Hardaway commented on Dandridge's injury stating that he is unclear on his possible return date after having an ankle injury in early December. The senior's next opportunity to return will be Thursday against Temple.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Wednesday Dandridge (ankle) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with USF, Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Dandridge will miss his thirteenth-consecutive game as the Tigers face off with USF on Wednesday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has appeared in 11 games this season, logging 6.2 points, four rebounds, 0.7 steals and one block on 14.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Saturday Dandridge (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against Tulane, Parth Upadhyaya reports.

Impact Dandridge will miss his twelfth consecutive game while working his way back from an ankle injury. The 6-foot-9 center is on track to make a return soon, though he will have to wait a little longer after officially being ruled out. His next chance to return is Wednesday against South Florida.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return versus Tulane Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said there's "a good possibility" Dandridge (ankle) plays in next Saturday's game versus Tulane, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Dandridge hasn't played since Dec. 13 due to an ankle sprain. However, it appears that the senior center will be making his return soon.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple games Dandridge (ankle) is out at least two games, according to Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway said Dandridge will need "another week or so" before being available again. Thus, he is expected to sit out when the Tigers host SMU on Thursday and are at Tulsa next Sunday. Dandridge will be officially unavailable until Feb. 4. That day, the Tigers are scheduled to begin their February as hosts of Tulane.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Cincinnati Dandridge (ankle) did not play during the Tigers' 75-68 win Sunday at Cincinnati.

Impact Dandridge sat out nine games the Tigers played in between Dec. 16 to Jan. 23. Currently, his next opportunity to return is when they host SMU on Thursday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful at Cincinnati Dandridge (ankle) has doubtful availability before Memphis' game Sunday at Cincinnati.

Impact Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway said "it might still be too soon" concerning Dandridge returning. The update does not change his status before Thursday, when Memphis will host Wichita State without him.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE