MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS
Phobia leaves Memphis basketball star ranting and yelling, on the verge of tears
March 30, 2008 by
Rivals - College Basketball
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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...
Just How Crooked Was the Memphis Basketball Program Under Calipari?
June 03, 2009 by
Larry Brown
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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...
Lee Jenkins: Evans, Rose linked by more than college past
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.
Big East Conference Talking to Memphis
May 15, 2008 by
World According to MoonDog
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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.
Memphis Tigers 2008 Basketball Recruits
May 30, 2008 by
World According to MoonDog
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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.
Tyreke Evans to leave Memphis for NBA
March 31, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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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.
It's official: Memphis will vacate 2007-08 season
August 20, 2009 by
The Dagger
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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...
The Hunt: No. 46, Memphis
October 27, 2009 by
The Dagger
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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...
Calipari's Dribble Drive Motion in Action
October 23, 2007 by
The X's & O's of Basketball
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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.
Memphis Files Appeal of Stiff Sanctions
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...
Which NBA Player Does Rose Most Resemble?
April 09, 2008 by
Simon On Sports
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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...
Six More Weeks of Anxiety For Memphis
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...
Memphis tells NCAA it's appealing '07-08 penalties
September 04, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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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...
University of Memphis Lands Nolan Dennis
July 04, 2008 by
World According to MoonDog
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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.
Josh Pastner, Memphis really can't catch a break
September 14, 2009 by
The Dagger
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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...
Doneal Mack Will Transfer From Memphis
June 17, 2008 by
World According to MoonDog
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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.
Memphis Dribble Drive Offense Video and Breakdown
April 23, 2008 by
Basketball Coaches' Club
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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...
Bruce Pearl Scares Erin Andrews
February 24, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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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.
Memphis Offense, Princeton on Steriods
November 15, 2007 by
The X's & O's of Basketball
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John Calipari talks to ESPN about the new offense he has implemented at Memphis, dubbed "Princeton on Steroids".
Greivis Vasquez's Memphis Trash Talking Fails Miserably
March 21, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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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.
Memphis, please go away
January 30, 2008 by
College Sports Pro
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Lack of tough road games may doom the Tigers in the long run...
Small Ball Revolution, Memphis Attack
October 09, 2007 by
The X's & O's of Basketball
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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.
Paper Tigers: Memphis Didn't Win Those Things They Won
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...
Memphis, Pastner seaching for new point guard
August 08, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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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.
TV Stations: John Calipari Agrees To Take Kentucky Job
March 30, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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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...
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