189 Results for memphis tigers

Godfrey: Potential money lured Williams

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The lure of potential money overseas was the reason that Memphis committed forward Latavious Williams opted to pursue a professional basketball career overseas, according to his consultant Trey Godfrey.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Henrys may trade Kansas for Kentucky

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Xavier Henry, who first committed to Memphis and then changed to Kansas, may be changing his commitment again. And he may be taking his brother, C.J., with him.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Memphis readies response to NCAA

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Memphis was first notified in May 2008 that star freshman point guard Derrick Rose had an invalidated standardized test score the previous year at Chicago's Simeon High School, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the e-mail.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Catching up on the coaching carousel

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The college basketball coaching carousel is in full swing. Andy Katz looks at some of the significant hires to date.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Pastner promoted to head coach

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Memphis will give its head coaching job to assistant Josh Pastner.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Calipari ready for Kentucky stage

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

John Calipari spent part of his Saturday afternoon going over what he left behind in Memphis and what he sees on the horizon at Kentucky.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009

Cal will embrace all aspects of UK job

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Now that John Calipari is coaching at Rupp Arena, expect Kentucky to be a constant in any discussion about elite programs in the sport.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Source: Kentucky job on Calipari's mind

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Coach John Calipari is spending Monday meeting with Memphis officials and contemplating what is expected to be a multiyear, multimillion offer to coach Kentucky, a source close to the situation said.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Sweet 16 preview: Chalk isn't so bad

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Last season made history, with four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. This year has already made history, with all the 1-, 2- and 3-seeds making the Sweet 16. Andy Katz previews the upcoming games.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Tigers on short list of title contenders

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Memphis' complete dismantling of Maryland on Saturday cemented the fact that the Tigers are contenders for the national title.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2009

Unlikely hero saves the day for Memphis

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Roburt Sallie picked a good time to turn in the game of his life. The Memphis role player exploded for 35 points as the Tigers rebounded to beat Cal State Northridge, avoiding a shocking first-round upset.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Katz's Regional Breakdowns: West

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The field of 65 is set. Allow Andy Katz to break down each region, starting out West.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Wildcats out of the wilderness and back in the Pac-10 title race

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arizona could have packed it in and given up on interim coach Russ Pennell and the season. But the Wildcats have now won three straight, and after a convincing win over UCLA, are back in the Pac-10 title race.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Thabeet casts shadow on Michigan's upset bid as Huskies win 11th straight

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Hasheem Thabeet's presence down low is giving opposing teams nightmares, as UConn continued to defend its No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Duke snapped out of its funk against Miami -- though it took the Blue Devils one half to do it.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009