MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Penny Hardaway Makes a Ton of Excuses, Doesn't Want Any More 'Stupid F---ing Questions' Penny Hardaway lost his cool during a postgame press conference last night following Memphis' third consecutive loss.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Why Memphis' Penny Hardaway laid into media with 'stop asking me stupid f***ing questions' rant Hardaway had a stern reaction to questions from reporters after the Tigers lost to the Mustangs 70-62 on Thursday night.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Penny Hardaway goes on expletive-filled rant after Memphis loss: 'Stop disrespecting me, bro' Memphis coach didn't hold back Thursday night.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • AL.COM

Penny Hardaway delivers expletive-laden rant after SMU loss Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway responds to questions from the media after Thursday's loss to SMU.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Davis scores 20 to lift SMU past Memphis 70-62

Kendric Davis had 20 points as SMU topped Memphis 70-62

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero sit atop Katz's Freshman Tiers

College basketball is in good hands with this year's talented freshman class. Andy Katz offers his tiers of the best freshmen.

JANUARY 21, 2022

Memphis basketball live updates: Follow along as the Tigers face SMU Mustangs The Memphis basketball team hopes a return to FedExForum will it help\u00a0snap out of this current funk.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

DeAndre Williams - Officially ruled out Williams (back) will miss Thursday's game against SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Williams will skip out on his fourth straight contest while working his way back from a back issue. The fact that he was a game-time decision leading up to the contest bodes well for a chance to return in the relatively near future. His next opportunity to do so surfaces Sunday when the Tigers travel to face Tulsa.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lomax - Officially a go Thursday Lomax (ankle) will return to action Thursday versus SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact While the Tigers will still be down a number of regulars in the rotation, Lomax's return should provide a boost in the backcourt Thursday. He typically works as a facilitator on offense, notching 5.9 points, 3.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds while also being a pest on defense, averaging 1.7 steals. His return figures to eat into Tyler Harris' playing time a bit. Lomax will return in a bench role in his first game since Dec. 29.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Williams - Unlikely to go Thursday Williams (back) is unlikely to play in Thursday's game against SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Williams entered the court in sweats and not warming up with his teammates. This looks like it will be his fourth straight game missed due to a back injury. Memphis plays again on Sunday against Tulsa.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landers Nolley - Slated to sit again Nolley (knee) isn't dressed for warmups ahead of Thursday's game against SMU, suggesting he will sit, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Barring a random reemergence for final warmups in uniform, Nolley looks set for his second consecutive absence. The junior guard had posted a solid all-around showing against UCF prior to his knee issue, compiling 11 points, six assists and four rebounds over 30 minutes. The likely return of Alex Lomax could bolster the rotation a bit.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lomax - Spotted warming up Lomax (ankle) was seen warming up ahead of Thursday's game against SMU, Steven Johnson of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Lomax is a game-time decision and is likely just testing out his ankle to see how it feels. Lomax hasn't played at all in January, but would help Memphis' depth if he could go.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takeaways from Jalen Duren and Penny Hardaway's Press Availability After being officially announced as the new defensive coordinator for Ryan Silverfield's Memphis football staff two weeks ago, Matt Barnes s...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

What to make of Rasheed Wallace news and Tigers' need for momentum Dull moments are few and far between for the Memphis basketball program these days.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Penny Hardaway: Memphis basketball's Rasheed Wallace to finish season working remotely Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway discusses assistant coach Rasheed Wallace's status with the Tigers.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Chandler Lawson - Ruled out Thursday Lawson (ankle) will be inactive Thursday when Memphis takes on SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Lawson will miss his twelfth straight game with an ankle injury that was suffered Nov. 24, in a game against Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-7 junior has appeared in four games for Tigers, putting up one point, two rebounds and 0.8 blocks on five minutes per game this season. Memphis' next game will be against Tulsa on Sunday.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Hardaway - Ruled out for Thursday Hardaway (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's game against SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Hardaway will skip his second straight contest for the Tigers due to injury, making his next chance to return Sunday at Tulsa. With Memphis close to getting more of its rotation back, it remains to be seen how large Hardaway's role will be once he's back in the mix.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Williams - Game-time call for SMU contest Williams (back) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Williams has been limited in practice due to a back injury that has cost him the last three games. The senior has been productive when healthy, averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest this season.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lomax - Listed as game-time decision Lomax (ankle) has been deemed a game-time decision for Thursday's contest versus SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Lomax hasn't appeared in a game since the calendar flipped to 2022, but his label as a game-time decision at least provides some hope the senior's return isn't too far off. Look for word on his status to surface during or before pregame warmups Thursday.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landers Nolley - Game-time call for Thursday Nolley (knee) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Nolley is set for his second consecutive absence while working his way back from a knee issue. The junior's absence is more troublesome for the Tigers given the plethora of other players either also listed as game-time calls or already ruled out. Official word on his status may not arise until the Tigers take the floor for pregame warmups.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts SMU after Davis' 24-point game

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayden Hardaway - Unlikely to play Thursday Hardaway (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Thursday against SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Hardaway did not play in last weekend's game against Eastern Carolina due to an undisclosed issue. It's looking like he may have to wait until at least Sunday against Tulsa to return.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lomax - Day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game Lomax (ankle) is listed as day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game against SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Lomax is trending towards being a game-time decision for Thursday's game. He has been out for the last five games due to an ankle injury.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Williams - Labeled as day-to-day Coach Penny Hardaway said that Williams (back) is day-to-day, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Coach Hardaway added that Williams would be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against SMU. Williams has missed the last three games due to a back injury. The forward has put up 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per contest this season.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landers Nolley - Listed as day-to-day Coach Penny Hardaway said that Nolley (knee) is day-to-day, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Nolley missed some time earlier this month with a neck injury, but has since picked up a knee injury. He will likely be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against SMU after missing last week's game against East Carolina.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE