Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category

Live Game Chat: Memphis vs Marshall

Written on January 28th, 2012 by Mark in Basketball, Feature Free

Join us below for a live chat during the Memphis versus Marshall game on Saturday night at 8:00pm CT.

Oak Hill and Memphis signee Damien Wilson headline ARS Penny Hardaway Hoopfest

Written on January 19th, 2012 by Brooks Hansen in Basketball, Feature Free

Starting tomorrow at 3:00pm, the Spartan Palace (White Station High School | Memphis, Tenn.) will host some of the city’s and nation’s top talent as part of the inaugural ARS Penny Hardaway Hoopfest.
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VIDEO: Pastner on the drums (humor)

pastner Written on January 7th, 2012 by MemphisRoar Staff in Basketball, Feature Free

If you don’t feel like a laugh, don’t bother watching this video. After seeing this small section from Wednesday night’s Fox Sports South broadcast of the Memphis versus Tennessee game, we knew we had to put it to a drum solo. So, here it is.

Previewing the Memphis versus Tennessee Rematch

Written on January 4th, 2012 by Mark in Basketball, Feature Free

In their third game of the season, Memphis (8-5) needed two overtimes to sneak past the Tennessee Volunteers (7-6) with a 99-97 win in the Maui Invitational. Will Barton led the Tigers in both points (25) and rebounds (11), something that’s become a common occurrence though 13 games. Antonio Barton had 21 points and Adonis Read more...

Bartow Inducted to National Collegiate Hall of Fame

Written on January 4th, 2012 by Mark in Basketball, Features

Former Memphis State University head coach Gene Bartow was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame last night. The 79-year-old Bartow was a part of the 2009 induction class. The ceremony took place in Kansas City. Memphis Roar captured some of the moments of Bartow’s induction.

Déjà vu: Scouting the Hoyas

Written on December 22nd, 2011 by Daniel Mangrum in Basketball, Feature Free, Features

Since their last meeting with Georgetown, there have been tweaks and developments on the Tigers’ roster. In the Tigers’ game against Lipscomb, Coach Josh Pastner elected to shorten the rotation to only seven players logging more than 5 minutes. Wesley Witherspoon only saw three minutes, Stan Simpson didn’t check in the game, and Charles Carmouche Read more...