Basketball

Stephens knows his role

stephensfeature Written on October 5th, 2012 by Ben Rainwater in Basketball, Feature Free, Features, MR SportsTube

As one of three seniors on this year’s squad, 6-foot-6 forward D.J. Stephens knows what it’s going to take to this team to the next level. In a sit-down interview with Memphis Roar on Wednesday, Stephens talks about his role, the newcomers to the team, and more.

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Jackson buying into “One Team, One Goal” mindset

Written on October 5th, 2012 by The Memphis Roar Staff in Basketball, Feature Free, Features, MR SportsTube

When Memphis Roar sat down with junior point guard Joe Jackson at media day this week, he spoke a lot about what he is doing to set himself and the team up for a successful season.

Thomas is ready for a bigger role

adonisfeature Written on October 5th, 2012 by Ben Rainwater in Basketball, Feature Free, Features, MR SportsTube

Memphis Roar sat down with sophomore forward Adonis Thomas this week at media day to talk about his development this summer and the impact he hopes that has on his role for the 2012-2013 season.

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Pastner discusses Madness and expectations for newcomers

pastnerfeature Written on October 4th, 2012 by Ben Rainwater in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

Memphis Madness is right around the corner and Tigers’ head coach Josh Pastner discusses the event, expectations for the newcomers, and the team’s theme for the year in this interview from this weeks media session.

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Memphis Madness set for Oct. 12th at FedExForum

madnessfeature Written on October 4th, 2012 by University of Memphis Sports Information Department in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It’s just over a week away, and the excitement is building around the city and Mid-South region for Memphis Madness, the season’s tip-off celebration for the Tigers men’s and women’s basketball programs. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 at FedExForum.

Doors for Memphis Madness open at 5:30 p.m. (CT), and admission Read more...