Yardbarker: Memphis Tigers

Kings notes: Evans' defense impresses Westphal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Tyreke Evans' impact on the Kings' offense has been noticeable lately, but he's making just as big an impact on defense. The rookie guard drew high praise from coach Paul Westphal for his defense seven games into his NBA career. Westphal already has no problem asking Evans to defend point guards, shooting guards or small forwards. "Honestly, Tyreke's one of the better defensive players in the league already," Westphal said. "He is very, very solid. He's go...

The Hunt: No. 46, Memphis

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:01:16 -0500

The Hunt for the Most Interesting Team in the World is the Dagger's 2009-10 countdown preview series. Check out the overriding principles here.Last year's record: 33-4 (16-0 Conference USA)2009-2010's toughest games: at Kansas (neutral site: Scottrade Center in St. Louis), vs Tennessee, vs GonzagaPrimary attraction: Memphis, like new coach Josh Pastner, is talented but unproven. How far can talent take a Calipari-less Tigers squad in 2009-10?Three items of undeniable interest: 1. ...

Memphis Files Appeal of Stiff Sanctions

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:05:39 -0500

by Terrance HarrisFiled under: Memphis, Conference USAThe punishment never seemed to fit the crime when the NCAA decided to erase Memphis' entire 2007-08 Final Four season because star point guard Derrick Rose allegedly committed academic fraud by not taking the SAT college admission test himself. Even with no solid proof Rose didn't take the exam and certainly no evidence Memphis played any part in the alleged fraud, the NCAA still took away all 38 of the Tigers' wins. On Thursda...

Josh Pastner, Memphis really can't catch a break

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:23:51 -0500

First John Calipari leaves. Then a whole bunch of top recruits follow. Then, after John Calipari leaves, the news that Derrick Rose's SAT was probably not a real SAT leaks to the public. Then, after that, Rose's SAT becomes grounds for probation and a vacation of the program's banner year in 2007-08. This has been Josh Pastner's offseason, folks; if you thought living for seven months without basketball was bad, try that sequence of events on for size. Now Pastner has yet anot...

Memphis down to eight players for '09 season

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:59:27 -0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis sophomore Angel Garcia tore his right anterior cruciate and will miss the upcoming season, leaving the Tigers with just eight scholarship players.

Memphis tells NCAA it's appealing '07-08 penalties

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:48:15 -0500

The University of Memphis has filed notice of its intent to appeal the NCAA's ruling forcing the school to vacate all 38 wins from the Tigers' historic 2007-08 season that ended in the national championship game. Memphis officials are upset the NCAA clearing house cleared a player believed to be NBA star Derrick Rose to play. The committee on infractions later ruled the player ineligible after a testing service invalidated his SAT score.

It's official: Memphis will vacate 2007-08 season

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:23:49 -0500

It's the punishment most observers probably expected, and now, if the Memphis Commercial-Appeal's source is correct, it's the punishment Memphis will face: The NCAA is forcing the Tigers to vacate their 2007-08 season, which included 38 wins and an a runner-up finish in the Final Four. The C-A's source knew of no other ongoing punishments or sanctions against what is now Josh Pastner's Memphis program. Memphis is expected to announce the punishment at a press conference th...

Paper Tigers: Memphis Didn't Win Those Things They Won

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Your new NCAA record-holder for most wins in a season: the four teams that used to hold it before Memphis won 38 in 2007-08. That's because Memphis has to vacate all of them, plus their Final Four appearance. It's sounding like a done deal that the NCAA will announce the ruling tomorrow, and they're not buying the results of Memphis' internal investigation, which — surprise, surprise — found no evidence of wrongdoing. But apparently those not on the school's pa...

Memphis, Pastner seaching for new point guard

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:17:11 -0500

With the departure of Tyreke Evans, Memphis is looking for a new point guard. Jeff Goodman says the job may fall on a former Dukie.

Six More Weeks of Anxiety For Memphis

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:51:09 -0500

by Tom ZillerFiled under: Kentucky, Memphis, Coaches, RecruitingMemphis officials, Kentucky coach John Calipari and the NCAA had their little four-hour pow-wow Saturday concerning that whole SAT scandal. The verdict? No verdict for six weeks or so, reports the Associated Press. As Clay Travis discussed Friday, Calipari is hiding chilling in China and had to phone in to the assuredly awkward hearing. (Note that he had to phone in. The NCAA demanded he participate, even if he's on the other...

Just How Crooked Was the Memphis Basketball Program Under Calipari?

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:51:06 -0500

We’ve already discussed some of the alleged violations committed by the Memphis program regarding Derrick Rose’s bogus SAT test. I indicted John Calipari saying that he likely knew what was going on with Rose. When the report about Rose having his high school grades changed came out, it only further confirmed my suspicion. [...]

Tyreke Evans to leave Memphis for NBA

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:57:27 -0500

John Calipari isn't the only one who is leaving Memphis. Tyreke Evans, the national freshman of the year, is leaving as well. Just an hour after Calipari informed the team that he was leaving for Kentucky, the 6-foot-5 Evans said his career is over and he will leave early for the NBA.

University of Memphis Lands Nolan Dennis

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:15:13 -0500

Rivals.com reported late yesterday that 4-star guard Nolan Dennis from Richland Hills, TX has committed to the University of Memphis. Dennis, 6-5 and 180 pounds, chose Memphis over Baylor, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M and UCLA.

Doneal Mack Will Transfer From Memphis

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:32:32 -0500

Doneal Mack, a backup shooting guard for John Calipari's Memphis Tigers, has decided to transfer from the University of Memphis, claiming a lack of playing time as his reason.

Memphis Tigers 2008 Basketball Recruits

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:14:01 -0500

MoonDogSports.com contributing writer Ken tells us the verdict is in and Rivals.com ranked the Memphis Tigers four-man recruiting class No. 5 in the country behind UCLA, Kansas, Wake Forest and Louisville. Here's a look at this year's class.

Big East Conference Talking to Memphis

Thu, 15 May 2008 02:22:55 -0500

The Fox News affiliate in Memphis as of Wednesday night is reporting representatives from the Big East Conference have been in discussions with officials from the University of Memphis about the possibility of joining the Big East.

Memphis Dribble Drive Offense Video and Breakdown

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:44:32 -0500

This blog has information on Basketball Coach John Calipari's dribble motion offense. This offense is called "The Princeton on Steroids." However, there are few similarities. On this blog, there are videos of the dribble attack offense broken down into practice segments. There are shooting drills, fast break drills and one other practice drill that resembles a transition buildup drill.

Which NBA Player Does Rose Most Resemble?

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:18:40 -0500

Of all the player comparisons brought up during the Final 4 regarding Derrick Rose, I never once heard someone mention what to me was the most obvious comparison. A point guard with similar inner city roots, high school championships, similar non-national power college choices, both 3rd team all american freshman years, and both bailing after their freshman year. The obvious comparison for Derrick Rose is Stephon Marbury.

Phobia leaves Memphis basketball star ranting and yelling, on the verge of tears

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:10:13 -0500

Memphis' Derrick Rose apparently has a debilitating phobia of needles. After Memphis' 92-74 win over Michigan State on Friday, Rose was told he would need four stitches to close a gash over his right eye. This news sent him ballistic, as he stormed out of the locker room, ranting and on the verge of tears. He only calmed down when team officials agreed to glue the cut. His phobia could stem from an incident that happened when he was 7, when a kid ran over his head with a bike. The below link tells the story.

Calipari's Dribble Drive Motion in Action

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:05:01 -0500

The Memphis Tigers will not only be good, but they will be one of the more exciting teams to watch this upcoming season due to the personnel and their style of offense, the dribble drive motion.