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MemphisRoar has learned that Eric Sebastian will be the new Director of Basketball Operations for Memphis. Eric Sebastian is currently the Director of Media Relations with the Denver Nuggets. The DBO job is the one that is most frequently bundled with package deals involving recruits. Pastner chose to make a move to break away from that mold and hire Sebastian for his administrative ability. Sebastian has many years of experience in the sports industry. For a full bio on Sebastion, visit his profile at WorkinSports.com.

With so many topics “in the air” and the abundance of emails in the MemphisRoar inbox, we are starting a new feature here on MemphisRoar. Depending on how often the mail comes in, we will occasionally do a MemphisRoar Mailbox article. Submit your questions to memphisroar@gmail.com.

In this inaugural edition of the MemphisRoar Mailbox, topics will focus mainly on recruiting. So, on to the questions.

How did Matt Pilgrim play against our guys in the pickup games the other night? Any feeling on his visit?  -  John

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Tiger football is approaching with Fall camp set to start in a little over a month. Memphis Roar has brought a nice addition to increase coverage for the gridiron Tigers. Memphis Roar is upping the ante with a nice addition to our football content. We are excited about introducing…

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Elliot Williams is returning home. After receiving his release from Duke, Williams will announce that he plans to attend the University of Memphis beginning in the fall of 2009.  Requesting a hardship transfer from the NCAA, Williams is expected to be eligible to play immediately due to undisclosed family health issues. According to those we have spoken with, the health concerns relate to Williams’ mother . Read the rest of this entry »