Archive for the ‘Features’ Category

Goodwin Accepts Invitation to U19 World Championship Team Training Camp

goodwinfeature Written on May 22nd, 2013 by The Memphis Roar Staff in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 22, 2013) — Twenty-four players, including 16 with previous USA Basketball experience, have accepted invitations to attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Championship Team training camp that will be held June 14-19 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. The USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Read more...

Kirby recommended for position under Pastner

Written on May 21st, 2013 by University of Memphis Sports Information Department in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Robert Kirby, who spent 17 of his 28 previous years as an NCAA Division I assistant in the Southeastern Conference, has been recommended to join the University of Memphis men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Josh Pastner announced Tuesday. Kirby’s hiring is pending approval of the University and Tennessee Read more...

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.