Strong's struggle for respect ends

Four FBS coaching vacancies have been filled by African-Americans, and on this rare occasion, black coaches are being hired at places with a chance to succeed.

Memphis 76, Montana St. 51

Memphis 76, Montana St. 51

Memphis files 28-page rebuttal

The University of Memphis isn't backing down in its appeal of the NCAA order to vacate the 2007-08 men's basketball season, even though the Committee on Infraction's response has fans worried about even worse punishment.

PTI With John Calipari

PTI five good minutes with Kentucky head coach John Calipari

PTI : Consoling Fans in Kentucky?

How does Calipari convince supporters of his newest team that he will not repeat the same personnel mistakes?

Video | December 09, 2009

ESPNU College Basketball

Doug Gottlieb checks in Memphis coach Josh Pastner, Tulsa coach Doug Wojcik and Notre Dame center Luke Harangody. Gottlieb also discusses some...

Penny Hardaway Classic recap

Memphis signees Joe Jackson and Tarik Black shine at the Penny Hardaway Classic, writes Joel Van Meter.

Memphis 74, Arkansas St. 55

Memphis 74, Arkansas St. 55

Unheralded players making their mark early

...a first round pick -- and could be this year's version of Stephen Curry. Elliot Williams, G, Memphis Williams is yet another player who is finding major success after transferring to another school. A family...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Here's what we learned in November

November is still early in the men's basketball season, but that doesn't mean we haven't learned anything about 2009-10 from the past month's play.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

...2009; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Sherron Collins (4) celebrates after his team defeated the Memphis Tigers 57-55 during the 2009 NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit...

...MO - NOVEMBER 17: Sherron Collins #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks dribbles the basketball up court against the Memphis Tigers during the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase at Scottrade Center on November 17, 2009 in St...

Memphis 77, Oakland, Mich. 46

Memphis 77, Oakland, Mich. 46

NCAA: Schools must be punished

The NCAA Committee on Infractions wants its punishment of the University of Memphis upheld because schools need to be punished when they use ineligible players.

LSU's recruiting takes a hit

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