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Robert Kirby hired as Memphis assistant coach

Written on May 15th, 2013 by Peyton Merriam in Basketball, Feature Free, Recruiting

Josh Pastner and the University of Memphis have reached an agreement in principle to hire Robert Kirby as assistant coach. Kirby, a Memphis native, is known as one of the best recruiters in college basketball.

Jackson to return for senior season, Barton to transfer

jacksonfeature Written on April 15th, 2013 by University of Memphis Sports Information Department in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis’ Joe Jackson will return for the 2013-14 basketball campaign, head coach Josh Pastner announced Monday. The Tigers head coach also announced Monday that Antonio Barton will transfer and explore other opportunities.

Powell says focus for summer is defense

pookiefeature Written on March 25th, 2013 by Grant Milner in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

Class of 2013 point guard Pookie Powell is one of five signees coming in next year for Memphis and he got his first taste of what it’s going to be like at the 2013 Jack Jones Shootout. Memphis Roar talked to him after the game about the experience.

Nichols talks summer plans and chemistry

nicholsfeaturesmall Written on March 24th, 2013 by Grant Milner in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

Austin Nichols – one of the members of Memphis’ high-touted 2013 recruiting class – took part in the 2013 Jack Jones Shootout. Memphis Roar caught up with Nichols on the latest as he looks forward to his freshman year as a Tiger.

Markel Crawford says knee is “about 80 percent”

markelcrawfordfeature Written on March 24th, 2013 by Grant Milner in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

Memphis basketball signee Markel Crawford has been rehabbing his knee after surgery last August but was named to the East team for the Jack Jones Shootout All-Star game. Memphis Roar took the opportunity to catch up with him after the game.

Jack Jones Shootout: Watch Nichols, Crawford, King and Powell live

jjshootout Written on March 22nd, 2013 by The Memphis Roar Staff in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

Four of Memphis’ five 2013 signees will play in the Jack Jones Shootout – benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – tonight at MUS. The game starts at 7:30pm and you can watch Nick King, Austin Nichols, Pookie Powell and Markel Crawford team up for the “Memphis team” on the live stream below.