This week’s column is brought to you by Jonathan Craft, a junior finance major at the University of Memphis. Jonathan had a chance to watch two Memphis high schools, Sheffield and Ridgeway, battle it out on the hardwood. Sheffield, who is led by Tiger signee Chris Crawford, gave Ridgeway High School and Tarik Black, another Memphis signee, all they could handle.
Column: Local Prep Action Heats Up as Sheffield Takes Down Ridgeway
On November - 19 - 2009
Memphis Painted Black
On November - 16 - 2009
For the seventh time in Josh Pastner’s first early signing period as a head coach, the University of Memphis has garnered a commitment from yet another 2010 student-athlete. Memphis Roar was able to confirm that 6′8″ 230-pound power forward Tarik Black from Memphis’ Ridgeway High School has indeed committed to the University of Memphis.
Jelan Kendrick Press Conference
On November - 15 - 2009
Check out Memphis Roar’s footage of Jelan Kendrick’s press conference Saturday night at the Peabody Hotel downtown. In the footage, you will see the announcement and interview with Jelan Kendrick, Kendrick high-fiving the large crowd of Memphis fans as they cheer “T-I-G-E-R-S-TIGERS!”, an interview with Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick and clips of Kendrick putting on his Memphis hat and hanging out with Memphis commit Chris Crawford.
Super 80 Summer League Tips off Semis
On October - 9 - 2009
With high school season not far away for Memphis area prep ballers, the semi-finals of the Super 80 summer league games take place tomorrow at Lausanne Collegiate School. For those that love basketball in general, tomorrow is a perfect opportunity to get out and catch some of the Memphis area’s finest young basketball players.
The Main Course: Chris Crawford Edition
On September - 28 - 2009
Jordan’s weekly column, normally titled “The Leftovers”, will be dubbed with a new name this week. Since there is nothing “leftover” about him, this week’s edition will be called “The Main Course: Chris Crawford Edition”.With the recent commitment of Austin Hollins to Minnesota, most of the Tiger Basketball Nation’s attention has turned to the recruitment of guard Chris Crawford.
Chris Crawford- Exclusive Memphis Roar Highlights
On August - 8 - 2009
Check out just a few of Chris Crawford’s highlights from the River City Showdown last month!
