MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

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

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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...
>> collegebasketball.rivals.com/content...
 

Just How Crooked Was the Memphis Basketball Program Under Calipari?

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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...
>> larrybrownsports.com/college...
 

Lee Jenkins: Evans, Rose linked by more than college past

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From their upbringing to their star turns in college at Memphis, Derrick Rose and Tyreke Evans have followed similar roads to the NBA. Lee Jenkins explores their unique relationship.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/wr...
 

Big East Conference Talking to Memphis

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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.
>> moondogsports.com/2008/05...
 

Memphis Tigers 2008 Basketball Recruits

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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.
>> moondogsports.com/2008/05...
 

Tyreke Evans to leave Memphis for NBA

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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.
>> msn.foxsports.com/cbk/sto...
 

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

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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...
>> rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/ba...
 

The Hunt: No. 46, Memphis

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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...
>> rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/ba...
 

Calipari's Dribble Drive Motion in Action

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.
>> coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com/2007/10...
 

Memphis Files Appeal of Stiff Sanctions

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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...
>> ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com/2009/10...
 

Which NBA Player Does Rose Most Resemble?

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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...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2008/04...
 

Six More Weeks of Anxiety For Memphis

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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...
>> ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com/2009/06...
 

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

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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...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

University of Memphis Lands Nolan Dennis

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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.
>> moondogsports.com/2008/07...
 

Josh Pastner, Memphis really can't catch a break

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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...
>> rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/ba...
 

Doneal Mack Will Transfer From Memphis

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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.
>> moondogsports.com/2008/06...
 

Memphis Dribble Drive Offense Video and Breakdown

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...
>> www.basketballcoachesclub.blogspot.com/...
 

Bruce Pearl Scares Erin Andrews

At halftime of last night's Tennessee-Memphis thriller, Vols coach Bruce Pearl did his closest Joe Willie impersonation on reporter Erin Andrews. You got to give Pearl credit for seeing his opportunity and jumping all over it....literally.
>> thesportspoint.blogspot.com/2008/02...
 

Memphis Offense, Princeton on Steriods

John Calipari talks to ESPN about the new offense he has implemented at Memphis, dubbed "Princeton on Steroids".
>> coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com/2007/11...
 

Greivis Vasquez's Memphis Trash Talking Fails Miserably

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If you’re going to question a team’s credentials, don’t do it if they’re eight seeds better than your team, and really don’t do it to the point where you suggest their team’s no better than yours.
>> www.sportsbybrooks.com/vasquez...
 

Memphis, please go away

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Lack of tough road games may doom the Tigers in the long run...
>> www.collegesportspro.com/blog/?p...
 

Small Ball Revolution, Memphis Attack

John Calipari heads into this season as one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament. Should he do so, his offense could be the start of something revolutionary across the country.
>> coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com/2007/10...
 

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

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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...
>> deadspin.com/5341383...
 

Memphis, Pastner seaching for new point guard

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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.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

TV Stations: John Calipari Agrees To Take Kentucky Job

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WMC-TV in Memphis is reporting that John Calipari has agreed to become Kentucky’s next men’s basketball coach. (”HI-KEEBA!”) Earlier reports said Calipari met with UK officials on Sunday in an “undisclosed location” to talk turkey about their head...
>> www.sportsbybrooks.com/station...
 
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