73 Results for memphis tigers

Memphis may have company atop C-USA

Andy Katz

...roster," Houston coach Tom Penders said. "[Former Memphis coach John Calipari] is a good friend of mine and he had never talked about him." Meanwhile, the Tigers received two high-profile commitments for 2010...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Bzdelik's work cut out for him at Colorado

Andy Katz

Jeff Bzdelik likely would have gone to Minnesota had the offer come earlier in the summer. He met with Timberwolves executive David Kahn in Las Vegas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009

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

Cincinnati joins UK, Arizona as recruiting winners

Andy Katz

...expected to be a major player on the scene as soon as John Calipari moved north from Memphis. The Stephenson pickup was unexpected for the Bearcats after the soap opera in his recruitment from all...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 01, 2009

O'Neill to keep USC staff intact

Andy Katz

The only difference you'll see at USC as far as the coaching staff is concerned is Kevin O'Neill standing where Tim Floyd used to in front of the benc...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 29, 2009

With newfound time, Gillispie planning next move

Andy Katz

...do with the down time." Kentucky fired Gillispie on March 27. Kentucky hired John Calipari away from Memphis on April. 1. Since then, the Wildcats' program has gone from being beat down for making the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 05, 2009

NCAA's Eligibility Center won't play blame game

Andy Katz

Memphis' defense to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions is that it didn't find evidence of any fraudulent standardized test for its student-athlete (sources say the player in question was former Tiger...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Coaches need to speak up on one-and-done rule

Andy Katz

...and innuendo about potential rules violations or an invalid amateur status hover over places like USC, Connecticut, Memphis and -- because of the attention shifted to John Calipari -- Kentucky. The reach now possibly includes Mississippi State...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2009

NCAA shortens time frame for early entries

Andy Katz

The NCAA created its own arbitrary withdrawal deadline for underclassmen for the 2010 NBA draft, setting it at May 8, one week after the NBA's early-e...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Nice gesture by Princeton AD

Andy Katz

Quick hitters for Friday: • The classiest move at the Final Four in Detroit went without publicity. Princeton athletic director Gary Walters...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 10, 2009

Christopher returns to loaded Cal

Andy Katz

Patrick Christopher may have the best assessment of his game of any potential draft pick projected outside the lottery. He said he's not ready for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 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

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

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

Evans ready after first-practice jitters pass

Andy Katz

...little sign of being on edge during practice at Memphis, where he will be counted on to provide energy and points on a new-look Tigers team this season. The heralded freshman from Chester, Pa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2008