Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category

New look Tigers warrant familiar expectations

Written on June 7th, 2013 by Grant Milner in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

The 2012-13 team mantra was “One City, One Team, One Goal.” The goal hasn’t changed since the Tigers were defeated by Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but a myriad of variables have.

Tigers Basketball Announces Signing of Michael Dixon Jr.

Written on June 6th, 2013 by University of Memphis Sports Information Department in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Michael Dixon Jr., a 6-foot-1, 190-pound guard from Kansas City, Mo., has signed to attend the University of Memphis, head coach Josh Pastner announced Thursday. Dixon is enrolled in the University’s first summer school session that began this week.

Tigers to face Florida in 2013 Jimmy V Classic

Written on June 5th, 2013 by University of Memphis Sports Information Department in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

BRISTOL, Conn. – The Tigers are heading back to New York City in 2013. On Wednesday, ESPN announced the University of Memphis as one of four participants in the Dec. 17 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. ESPN also announced the Classic’s pairings and game times.

Dixon added, Tigers load backcourt

Written on June 4th, 2013 by Peyton Merriam in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

The University of Memphis has added Missouri transfer guard Michael Dixon Jr., according to multiple sources. Dixon, a 6’2″ combo-guard will seek a hardship waiver, allowing him to play for the 2013-2014 season after being dismissed from Missouri last fall.

Pellom joins Tigers Basketball Program

Written on May 31st, 2013 by University of Memphis Sports Information Department in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — University of Memphis basketball head coach Josh Pastner announced Friday that 6-foot-8 forward David Pellom has signed to play at the U of M. Pellom, who will enroll at Memphis for the first summer session that starts June 3, has one year of eligibility after graduating from George Washington University this spring.

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...