There are also what feels like a proverbial metric ton of layers to the news that are at least equally significant. Some might argue even more significant. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan recap the announcement Memphis athletic director made regarding revenue sharing, explain the difference between revenue sharing and NIL payments, and unpack the implications associated with the announcement. 

Also, Munz and Dylan field questions from listeners. Among the topics discussed are whether basketball coach Penny Hardaway will fill his final roster spot and the outlook for Tiger football. 

But coach Penny Hardaway already has everything he needs to start making lineup decisions and rotation choices. 

Hardaway likely won't officially settle on anything for a long while. After all, summer workouts don't even begin for another two weeks. But, on this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan dig into all the pieces the Tigers have added over the past six weeks.

Munz and Dylan discuss, in-depth, some of the more prominent newcomers (including Tylik Weeks and Jayden Reid), then forecast who is most likely to be Memphis' five starters for the season opener against Iowa State on Nov. 2, and which players figure to be first off the bench. 

That issue is unequivocally at the forefront of the Tigers' offseason, as coach Penny Hardaway works to retool his roster in hopes of rebounding from a dreadful 13-19 season. 

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan unpack that topic and highlight some of Memphis athletic director Ed Scott's comments to Munz during a recent exclusive interview. Also, Commercial Appeal high school beat writer Wendell Shepherd Jr. joins the podcast to break down what the Tigers are getting in Briarcrest stars Fred Smith Jr. and Parker Pounds. Then, Munz and Dylan get into the latest transfer portal news, highlight the job new women's basketball coach Hana Haden is doing to rebuild her roster, and answer a handful of listener-submitted questions. 

It hasn't even been a month since the Tigers' 2025-26 season mercifully ended, and the amount of notable developments we're still sorting through and processing is already substantial. 

And, undoubtedly, there is still much more to come. 

With that in mind, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan recently convened to digest it all. From the new hires on the coaching staff to the addition of a general manager to Hardaway's track record with the transfer portal to an examination of some potential Tiger targets, there is plenty to discuss. 

If Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball are to eradicate the feeling of misery that has enveloped the program, a lot has to happen between now and Nov. 2. 

Perhaps nothing is more important than getting the roster right. So, how does Hardaway do that? Where did he go wrong in 2025-26? Which players (if any) should he bring back? What are the Tigers' biggest needs positionally?

And, what should be Hardaway's top priority when evaluating incoming players? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan get into all of that. Plus: Munz and Dylan look back on the season and wonder whether the most memorable moments are likely the ones most hope to forget. 

Will they repeat? They'll have to win five games in five days and eliminate four teams more well rested than them to do it. But isn't that the very essence of March Madness? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz pore over the reasons why you should feel optimistic about Memphis' chances, as well as reasons why the odds against it are very tall. 

Dylan and Munz also get into the school's firing of women's basketball coach Alex Simmons (and discuss some candidates to replace her) and rank which conference tournaments are consistently the most entertaining. 

Hardaway has, in large part, avoided making excuses. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz surmise some potential reasoning behind that. 

Also, Dylan and Munz take stock of where things stand with two games left in the regular season, lean on some listener-submitted analytics to forecast American Conference tournament berth probabilities, and (at the 44-minute mark) shine a light on Rhodes College reaching the Division III NCAA Tournament. 

The Tigers have lost four in a row, and there are no objective signs that things will get better before the book on this particular group is finally closed. 

For those reasons, the number of uncomfortable conversations swirling around Memphis and its coach Penny Hardaway continues to rise. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz look back on the week that was for the team, which included losses to South Florida and UAB. In addition, they attempt to peel back the layers of the incredibly nuanced situation Memphis finds itself in with Hardaway.

Finally, Dylan and Munz look for reasons one could credibly say right now that next season will be better for Hardaway and the Tigers. 

While that is unclear, that's sort of what's happened since the Tigers and Aggies met on Feb. 14. 

Also in the past week: Memphis suspended two players indefinitely, then dismissed one and reinstated the other four days later; the Tigers lost another game at North Texas, but they remain in contention for a top-two seed at next month's American Conference tournament; and coach Penny Hardaway set the stage not only for next season's home Utah State game, but perhaps a continuation of the series beyond that. 

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan delve into all of the above, as well as what's next for Memphis, and some of the wackier recent goings-on around college basketball.

Only one game separates the current top six teams in the standings (as of Feb. 10). Memphis is one of those six teams. And, believe it or not, the Tigers (12-11, 7-4 in league play) are as hot as any of them.

Penny Hardaway's team has won back-to-back games (tied for the longest active win streak in The American) and three of its last four. Memphis is in a three-way tie for fourth with seven conference games remaining. 

Will the Tigers close strong and win back some of the goodwill it lost earlier this season? Or, will it be Tulsa who pushes away? Or, could South Florida make it two regular-season titles in three years? 

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan provide their takes on how the rest of the regular season will play out in The American. In addition, Munz and Dylan revisit some of the top storylines that have emerged for Memphis over the past three weeks and wonder which ones deserve more stock than others. They also look ahead to the Tigers' upcoming road games with North Texas and Utah State. 

Can we trust him? Is it safe to even entertain the thought that the Tigers may, in fact, be "back" after they responded to a disappointing loss at FAU by beating Temple and UTSA in wildly different fashions? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan unpack that whole scenario during a segment dedicated to fielding listener-submitted questions. In addition, they discuss the strange and unusual portion of ESPN2's broadcast of the Memphis-UTSA game that featured Maroon 5 and Michael Buble'. Munz and Dylan also tackle some Tiger football topics and look ahead to the basketball team's next few games, which are setting up to be pivotal. 

That's when the Tigers were beaten handily by FAU, sending some fans' emotions into a tailspin. Not necessarily because the team lost one game. But largely because the same issues that plagued the team in ugly losses to UNLV and Louisville reared their head again. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan discuss whether coach Penny Hardaway has any more buttons left to push to turn Memphis' season around (and wonder whether or not part of the problem is the amount of button-pushing that's already taken place). Also, Munz and Dylan dissect and analyze the loss to FAU, then look ahead to the Tigers' home game against Temple. 

It's an encouraging start for Penny Hardaway's team, especially considering how shaky some other teams' starts were. But how much does the next nine weeks matter in the grand scheme of things for the Tigers, all things considered? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan sift through the many layers of that topic. In addition, they reveal their primary takeaways from the team's win at Rice, answer some listener-submitted (some football transfer portal-related) questions, preview the upcoming game against FAU, and celebrate the return of the Tiger Basketball Insider text group. 

The Tigers' new football coach was introduced Dec. 10, when he made clear, "it's time to win a championship." Anything less is a goal unreached. 

On this special football edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz put a bow Ryan Silverfield's somewhat complicated tenure as Memphis head coach and set the stage for Huff and the immediate future of the program. 

Maybe they'll get it against No. 12 Vanderbilt on Dec. 17. If so, it could prove that the issues from the monster loss at No. 11 Louisville are correctable. 

Will Penny Hardaway's team bounce back and get that marquee victory it needs in a bad way? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan revisit the yuckiness at the "Yum!", attempt to hone in on the most troubling aspect of the performance, and wonder whether Memphis can pull it together sooner rather than later. 

And, for that, we are thankful.

In fact, we should never again be left to wonder when the next time the Tigers and Cardinals will play. They should square off regularly no matter what. 

In this case, the upcoming meeting at the KFC Yum! Center is the first of a six-game series that will end during the 2030-31 season. While we hope a new agreement to extend the series will be in place by then, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan dive into the rich history of the long-standing feud on this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast. 

In addition, Munz and Dylan look forward to the game between Penny Hardaway and Pat Kelsey's teams and discuss their top takeaways from Memphis' win over Baylor on Dec. 6, including Aaron Bradshaw and Zach Davis.   

It continues with Baylor, then Louisville, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State. And how the team fares might have major March Madness at-large candidacy implications. 

With that in mind, will the recent debut of forward Hasan Abdul Hakim turn out to be a key factor in how it all plays out for the Tigers? Can Aaron Bradshaw build upon his best outing in a Memphis uniform and, if so, is that something that can elevate the team's trajectory? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan weigh in on these matters and more, including: the initial release of the NET rankings, previewing upcoming games against New Orleans and Baylor, and an update on the return of the Memphis basketball insiders text group. 

Recovering from such a thing won't be easy. It may even be impossible. But the Memphis basketball team can dig itself out of the hole it's in. 

So says Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, he and Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan (who is not convinced) look back on the team's trip to the Bahamas, where it lost to No. 1 Purdue and Wake Forest in the Baha Mar Championship. They debate whether we've seen enough from the Tigers to believe they can redeem themselves.

Munz and Dylan also look ahead to Memphis' next game (Nov. 26 vs. Southern Illinois at FedExForum) and take a look around the American Conference at the week that was for some teams. 

From 2021 to 2024, Penny Hardaway's Tigers are 31-8 outside American Conference play in the regular season. That stretch includes wins over UConn, Clemson, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Arkansas, Michigan, Missouri, Texas A&M, Auburn, Vanderbilt and more. 

But, after starting the season 1-2 (with one of those losses coming by 14 points at home to UNLV), is it time to reset your expectations? Is it time to accept the likelihood that Memphis may not stack wins against non-league teams the way it has been? 

Is it time to consider the possibility this season will be more about building toward American Conference play? While ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi seems to think so, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan ponder these questions as they look back on and dissect the Tigers' ugly loss to UNLV. In addition, Munz and Dylan set up Memphis' game against No. 1 Purdue during its trip to the Bahamas. 

Other topics on this week's episode: the status of the Tiger basketball text group, how Memphis football's season shifted so dramatically and the dominance of the school's women's soccer program. 

There isn't much in-between. 

Penny Hardaway has his team off to a 1-1 start with a home win over San Francisco and a road loss to Ole Miss. 

Where do we stand? On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan weigh in with their thoughts and feelings on the subject. In addition, they break down some of the more under-the-radar moments so far and preview the upcoming home game against UNLV. They also touch on where Memphis football is after the Tulane loss and set up the Tigers' women's soccer NCAA tournament game against Illinois. 

Are those results harbingers of dark days ahead for the Tigers, who open the regular season against San Francisco (2 p.m., Nov. 8, ESPN+)? Or, are they merely a mirage? 

The answer is simple: We don't know. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan rehash what transpired in Memphis' ugly performance against Auburn, discuss reasonable expectations for the season opener (including several guesses for a starting lineup), and pick out a few of the team's preseason bright spots. In addition, Munz and Dylan provide updates on how former Tigers performed in their debuts for their new team and break down how things are setting up for the Memphis football team's stretch drive toward a potential College Football Playoff berth. 

The Memphis basketball team's 99-75 loss to Arkansas is no exception. 

The result is the result, but it's far from the most important thing. If nothing else, it did nothing to put a damper on the Tigers' confidence level about this season. The opposite, in fact. 

"I like what we got. Moving forward, we fix the things we need to fix, we’re going to have a lot of fun," said point guard Dug McDaniel. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz discuss how Memphis showed "proof of concept" in the losing effort. In addition, they look ahead to Memphis' other exhibition game (Auburn, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30 in Atlanta) and touch on the Tiger football team's win over South Florida, as well as the school's women's soccer team three-peating as American Conference champions. 

Sure, it's an exhibition game (part of the second annual Hoops For St. Jude Tip Off Classic). It won't count toward either program's record. It won't help either team in the standings. It won't do anything for their March Madness outlook. 

But John Calipari returning to face the Tigers (the team he coached for nine seasons in the early aughts) has been almost 16 years in the making. Adding to the allure, dozens of former Memphis Tigers who played for Calipari are also returning to be recognized.

Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan dive into all of it (including the actual game, which will be the first look at the all-new Tigers for many) on this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast. 

But especially this season. All 15 players on Penny Hardaway's 2025-26 roster were members of someone else's roster last season. Top to bottom: they're all brand new to the Tigers. 

Well, almost. After all, Hardaway has welcomed Ashton Hardaway, his son (who played at Memphis in 2023-24), back. Other than that, though: all newcomers. 

Never fear. On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break down the entire thing. They will provide a rundown on each and every player (one through 15) to help you get better acquainted with the all-new crop of Tigers and project the roles all 15 will play (starters, rotation players, depth pieces) for Hardaway.

Also, following Munz's trip to Birmingham, Ala., for American Conference Tipoff (AKA media days), Munz and Dylan discuss news, developments and takeaways from there. 

Football season kicks off on Aug. 30. The nationally-ranked women's soccer team is undefeated with a home game against top-5 Tennessee coming up. Penny Hardaway has finalized his roster and his non-conference schedule. 

And what will university leadership's next move be in its effort to get into a Power 4 conference? 

Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz dig into everything on the latest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast. 

• (0:00) - Intro
• (4:35) - FedEx sponsorship
• (12:40) – Definition of 'rigamarole'
• (14:28) – Ed Scott interview breakdown
• (26:50) – A closer look at the basketball roster
• (34:50) – Updated ESPN bracketology
• (47:16) – The juggernaut that is Memphis women's soccer
• (52:40) – Tiger football expectations
• (55:36) – Examining "Mocs" (Chattanooga's nickname)

The Tigers reportedly put together a pitch to join the power conference that was unprecedented. Yet the Big 12 was so unmoved by it that it did not even rise to the level where the league's presidents put it to a vote. 

What does that say about the Big 12? What does it say about Memphis? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz dissect the entire story. In addition, Dylan and Munz recap one of the newsiest weeks in recent Memphis athletics history. 

That's when CBS Sports and the new version of the one-time power league announced they were extending their broadcast partnership through 2031. 

It is a big step for the Pac-12, whose rebuilding efforts have (to varying degrees) been linked to Memphis for more than a year. So, what does the announcement mean for Memphis and the future of its conference affiliation?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, host Jonah Dylan and Memphis basketball beat writer Jason Munz break down the lay of the land as its currently constituted. In addition, Dylan and Munz analyze Memphis athletic director Ed Scott's recent comments on the department's revenue sharing plans and take a look at what "the big question" is for the Tigers in 2026-27. 

This year is no exception. Of course, Penny Hardaway has rebuilt his entire roster from scratch - a task that takes into account the transfer of All-American guard PJ Haggerty. There is also the ongoing wait for star big man Dain Dainja's eligibility ruling and the news that Memphis missed out on hosting any of the next three AAC basketball tournaments. 

But it all pales in comparison to the approval of the House v. NCAA settlement and the new era of revenue sharing being ushered in as a result. 

On the latest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break it all down. From evaluating Hardaway's new-look roster to Dainja's situation to why Memphis might be in a class all its own with regard to the House settlement, Munz and Dylan hit those topics and more. 

And it began sooner than any Tiger or Tiger fan hoped it would. 

But last week's March Madness loss to Colorado State means this chapter is closed and a new one has already begun. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan examine where things went wrong at the NCAA tournament in Seattle and how they view the abrupt ending. They also discuss the biggest "what ifs" of the Penny Hardaway era, where Hardaway and the Tigers go from here, and what the future holds for PJ Haggerty. 

Both teams are very good. Both teams are very hot. Both teams have superstar-level talent. Both teams won their conference tournaments. Both teams are well coached.

Memphis is a 5-seed, while Colorado State is a 12-seed. But it's the Rams who are favored to win. And it's the Rams that so many are predicting will win. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan explain why that is -- and why it's ridiculous. Also, Munz and Dylan dissect the AAC tournament championship and hit on many other topics. 

Memphis' All-American guard dropped 42 points against Wichita State and the Tigers advanced to the semifinals of the AAC tournament. 

From Fort Worth (deep inside the bowels of Dickies Arena) Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan react to Haggerty's performance, update Dain Dainja's shoulder situation and look ahead to Saturday's semifinal game versus Tulane. 

Sure, the Tigers still have their regular-season finale on Friday against South Florida. But, with the AAC tournament up next and the NCAA tournament after that, Memphis is ready for the Madness.

On this week's Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break down the week that was for Memphis, as it defeated UAB and UTSA. Munz and Dylan also highlight the seniors on the team who will be playing their final games at FedExForum in Memphis uniforms, look ahead to the AAC tournament, wonder whether the Tigers will be one of the most dangerous teams in the field of 68, and examine the different eras within the Penny Hardaway era. 

The 18th-ranked and first-place Tigers will travel to Birmingham Sunday to face the Blazers, who are nipping at their heels with the regular season drawing to a close. 

On this week's episode, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan set up the most anticipated AAC matchup of the season - exploring the heat between Dain Dainja and Yaxel Lendeborg, delving into the gameday atmosphere at Bartow Arena, and predicting how the game will go. 

In addition, Munz and Dylan look back at Memphis' win over Rice and look ahead to the gauntlet the Tigers face in the final week of the season. 

But it's not the knockout punch some might think. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan look back at where things went wrong for Penny Hardaway and his team in the overtime road loss. Munz and Dylan also get into how damaging it is to Memphis' March Madness résumé and ask themselves whether or not the Tigers can recover from it. 

The 14th-ranked and first-place Tigers (20-4, 10-1 AAC) will make an official decision before tip-off at the Yuengling Center in Tampa.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan weigh in on the chances Hunter will return to the court after missing last week's game against Temple with a knee injury.

In addition, Munz and Dylan survey the March Madness bracketology landscape with respect to the Tigers, preview Saturday's NCAA Tournament selection committee reveal of the current top 16 seeds, and discuss the best-case seeding scenario for Penny Hardaway's team. They also predict which five players will earn All-AAC First Team honors next month and more.

Most NCAA Tournament projections have Penny Hardaway's team as a 4-, 5- or 6-seed. But Memphis' computer-based (metrics) rankings do not match up with that.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan discuss why there seems to be such a vast discrepancy between the two. Other topics covered this week are the emergence of PJ Carter, Dain Dainja's difference-making and expectations the "get-back" Temple game and how the rest of the season might play out. 

But what was the most eye-popping part of Penny Hardaway's team's 100-77 win at FedExForum? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan relive the highlights of Memphis' performance against the Blazers, which include Dain Dainja's monster game. Speaking of Dainja, Munz and Dylan look back on his run-in with UAB star Yaxel Lendeborg and the ensuing off-court exchange the big men had on social media after the game, and contend that those sort of things are vital parts of a healthy rivalry. 

In addition, with the Tigers' upcoming game at Tulane looming, Munz caught up with Green Wave coach Ron Hunter and asked him how his team has had so much success versus Memphis in New Orleans in recent years. 

The Tigers are 14-4 and tied for first place in the AAC at 4-1. The Tigers have five Quad 1 wins. The Tigers are currently projected by some as a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament. 

But wins and losses will only take the Tigers so far. Penny Hardaway and his team do not have the luxury of simply concerning themselves with winning to improve their seeding prospects. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan analyze last week's action, discuss why the NET matters, take a glance at how other teams are strengthening Memphis' resume, and get into why this week's games against Wichita State and UAB are very important to Hardaway and the Tigers. 

The Tigers have, so far, put together a near-sterling NCAA Tournament resumé. But the metrics-driven NET rankings don't exactly reflect that, at present. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan delve into why there isn't as much alignment as one might like to see on those fronts. Munz and Dylan also contextualize PJ Haggerty's performance this season and discuss the Tigers' upcoming games (at Temple and at Charlotte). 

The Memphis Tigers coach is developing yet another bona fide superstar, in PJ Haggerty, right before our eyes.

The Tulsa transfer has led the way for No. 20 Memphis this season, most recently lifted the team with a highlight-reel, circus, 30-foot 3-pointer to help it beat North Texas. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan examine Haggerty's impact on the Tigers, weigh in on Hardaway's desire to cut down on his (and Tyrese Hunter's) minutes, discuss Dain Dainja's value, and look ahead to the ECU game (and the potential weather-related subplot). 

The Tigers are 10-3, and have more Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins (eight) than any other team in the nation. They've beaten UConn, Michigan State, Clemson, Ole Miss, Missouri, San Francisco and others. 

Does Hardaway have a gripe? 

Beat writers Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan weigh in on that on this week's Tiger Basketball Podcast. In addition, Munz and Dylan offer their takeaways from the last week, discuss the addition of Dante Harris, preview AAC play and wonder what the Tigers will have to do to keep drawing large crowds. 

Because of that, the team is occupying more space in the within the national landscape than perhaps it ever has under Hardaway. Memphis is 9-2 overall with seven of its wins qualifying as valuable Quad 1 and Quad 2 victories. 

With still more resume'-building opportunities ahead (Mississippi State and Ole Miss bookended around Christmas), all of the Tiger's big-picture goals are as much or more within reach than they were before the season began just more than six weeks ago. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and host Jonah Dylan dissect Memphis' win over Clemson and Virginia, and what the best part of the team's start is. 

This is after the Tigers beat UConn, Michigan State, Missouri and San Francisco (among others). Does that mean the Tigers are "doomed" to repeat the same movie that played out last season? 

Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan answer that question, preview upcoming games against Clemson and Virginia, and discuss what Clemson coach Brad Brownell said about Saturday's game against Memphis. 

The Tigers are 6-1 and ranked No. 15 in this week's USA TODAY Coaches Poll - their only loss to No. 2 Auburn. 

Who can forget how things played out last season, when Memphis fell apart down the stretch after becoming a top-10 team in January? On this week's episode, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan explain why this season will not at all suffer the same fate as the Tigers did last season. 

The Tigers get San Francisco first at the Chase Center, then open the Maui Invitational versus No. 2 UConn next week. 

On this week's episode, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan discuss what would constitute a successful trip. 

On this week's episode, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break down the win over UNLV and Haggerty's latest standout performance. They also analyze Penny Hardaway's plans for Dain Dainja and Moussa Cisse, before delving into the Tigers' upcoming game against Ohio University. 

Before that, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz put a bow on the Tigers' preseason exhibition games, examining the top takeaways and concerns, and breaking down the potential strengths and weaknesses. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, basketball beat writer Jason Munz and football beat writer Jonah Dylan answer the when's, why's and what happened's surrounding the Smith saga that began unfolding privately last week and reached its resolution Tuesday morning. 

Munz and Dylan also look ahead to the Tigers' exhibition game against Alabama and discuss what we should expect from Memphis in its final preseason outing. 

With the release of the preseason AAC coaches' poll, AAC Media Day and the Hoops For St. Jude Tip Off Classic for both the men's and women's teams, there is a lot to unpack. 

The Tigers lost to North Carolina 84-76 on Oct. 15, while the women's team lost to defending national champion South Carolina 106-63 in the nightcap. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, host Jonah Dylan and beat writer Jason Munz react to Penny Hardaway's squad being picked second in the preseason poll and UAB star Yaxel Lendeborg's comments about Memphis, discuss the biggest takeaways from media day and dissect the exhibition games. 

Also, you'll hear excerpts from Munz's exclusive interview with Hardaway from media day. 

The Tigers will face North Carolina in an exhibition game (as part of the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic) at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15 at FedExForum. Memphis women's basketball will host defending national champion South Carolina immediately afterward.

Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz recap the past six months, dissect the team's new-look roster and preview the hoops doubleheader. 

Reconciling that disappointment with all the positive strides the program made over the course of the 2022-23 season might take some time.

Beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto, on this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, try to put everything into context and weigh in on how this season will ultimately be remembered. In addition, Munz and Giannotto dissect the loss to FAU (controversy and all), give their takes on what it will mean for the program moving forward and preview the road ahead for the Tigers.

Has it taken longer than some people − possibly even he − expected? Yes, it has. But last week's win over No. 2 Houston, then the No. 1 team in the country, clinched the first league championship for the program in a decade. It represents the high-water mark of the Hardaway-as-coach era.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto look back on the highlights of the AAC tournament, Memphis' formula for success in the NCAA tournament and why this season's Tigers are positioned to go on a run.

The Tigers (23-8) ended the regular season in second place, their best finish since joining the AAC in 2013. But that doesn't much matter in the postseason, when every team has a clean slate. Penny Hardaway's team will be the No. 2 seed at this week's conference tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. It will face the UCF-SMU winner Friday (6 p.m., ESPNU).

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto look back on Memphis' regular-season finale vs. No. 1 Houston, examine the team's NCAA Tournament prospects and predict whether Kendric Davis will win AAC Player of the Year.

But the Tigers also know there's still work to be done. That work continues Thursday, when Memphis travels to Dallas to face SMU and, then, returns home to host No. 1 Houston on Sunday.

On this week's edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto look ahead to those two games and discuss the implications attached to each one. They also give their respective interpretations of Memphis' wins over Wichita State and Cincinnati last week and weigh in on whether some of the players' lack of NCAA Tournament experience will hurt or could benefit the team.

“That’s exactly what I told the team,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said outside the team’s locker room. “We played with a 90% (Alex Lomax), kind of a 60% Malcolm (Dandridge) and no (Kendric Davis) and still had an opportunity to win the game. Definitely gonna be using this as motivation."

It isn't often that a team is left with as much confidence (or more) after a loss as the Tigers have, but here we are.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto work through processing Memphis' psyche in the wake of the loss at Houston. They also discuss the latest on Davis, Lomax and Dandridge, shine a light on Elijah McCadden and offer their takes on what the Tigers need to do to feel secure on Selection Sunday.

But the damage was done. Most bracketologists have the Tigers squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble with seven regular-season games left. Two of their remaining games are against Houston. Did Memphis' loss to Tulane do so much damage that beating the Cougars at least once is the only way to make up for it? Or, can the Tigers still get into the NCAA Tournament without taking down the No. 2 team in the country?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto weigh in on that. They also discuss Memphis' quietly prolific offense and where it ranks in program history.

That is what is left of the road ahead of Memphis basketball before it arrives at Houston. The Tigers, 17-5 overall and 7-2 in AAC play, are in a good spot. Is it a good enough spot that they can afford a bad loss?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto weigh in on that. They also debate this hypothetical: If Memphis has to face either Alabama or Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament, which team would the Tigers rather go up against?

Penny Hardaway's teams have a history of settling into a deep groove around this time of year. Since 2020-21, the Tigers are 28-6 after Jan. 20. Can this Memphis team keep that trend going? If so, what does a realistic finish look like? And, based on that finish, what can fans expect the Tigers' NCAA Tournament seeding to be?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto forecast those things, break down last week's wins over Wichita State and Cincinnati, examine DeAndre Williams' level-up, and discuss Memphis' upcoming games versus SMU and Tulsa.

Davis actually hit the shot as time expired to lift Memphis basketball to a 61-59 win at Temple last week. The victory kept the Tigers (13-5, 3-2 AAC) on the projected NCAA Tournament bubble. But, on the heels of an excruciating double-overtime road loss to UCF just four days earlier, it might have also given the team a much needed shot in the arm.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect some of the key moments from the win over the Owls and discuss the potential residual effects it might have. They also update Memphis' injury situation, examine Malcolm Dandridge's value and look ahead to Thursday's home game against Wichita State.

The Tigers needed every single one of them − and then some, ultimately − in order to reach the NCAA Tournament. Almost a year later, Memphis might need to pull off something similar, because Penny Hardaway's team is right back on the bubble. The Tigers are 4-3 in their last seven games and missed prime opportunities to distance themselves from the bubble, losing by 3 points at Alabama and falling in double overtime at UCF earlier this week.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto break down the fallout of Memphis' most recent loss, offer some insight into what the future might hold for the injured Alex Lomax, give their thoughts on the Johnathan Lawson and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu debate and preview Sunday's Temple game.

Last week's Quad 2 loss at Tulane has given pause to more than a few people's optimistic outlook on the Tigers' prospects the rest of the way.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto examine the implications of that setback against the Green Wave, discuss the primary factors behind some of the shakiness of the past few weeks and how much Memphis has missed senior big man Malcolm Dandridge since he went down against Alabama on Dec. 13.

The Tigers (8-3) have Texas A&M (6 p.m. Saturday) and Alabama State (8 p.m. Dec. 21) left before entering AAC play. They will likely be favored in every game the rest of the season − with the likely exceptions being the two games against top-5 Houston.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto examine the possibility that this Memphis team might be the program's best from an overall record standpoint in 10 years. Munz and Giannotto also pore over the Tigers' win over Auburn and their loss to No. 4 Alabama with a fine-tooth comb and discuss the most encouraging development of the past week as well as the least encouraging development of the past week.

Hot takes, knee-jerk reactions and Monday-morning quarterbacking are universally a part of sports. Seven games into this Memphis basketball season, there has been plenty of all three. One that has popped up frequently so far is the notion that this season's brand of Tiger basketball isn't as exciting as those many have become accustomed to under coach Penny Hardaway.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto unpack and patently reject that concept. They also recap the win over North Alabama and discuss the potential implications of what might be the toughest stretch of the entire schedule, which begins Saturday against Ole Miss.

The Tigers most recently dismantled VCU, rebounding from a tough loss at Saint Louis. Kendric Davis scored 26 points and dished out 7 assists. Meanwhile, the defense shut the Rams down.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto discuss which one of the two is the most important development for Memphis moving forward. They also provide the latest update on transfer guard Damaria Franklin's eligibility status, chime in on the debate making the rounds recently about former Tigers (such as Landers Nolley II, Tyler Harris and Emoni Bates) and break down what this week's tournament could eventually mean for Memphis' resumè.

Some viewed it as a winnable game in which the Tigers doomed themselves by neither shooting nor defending well enough. Others came away from it encouraged by the fight and resolve Penny Hardaway's team exhibited in the closing minutes. And others still acknowledged both good and bad.

All of which is OK. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto explain why that is and examine some of the layers of the 90-84 setback, including DeAndre Williams' leadership, Kendric Davis' health, the team's shot selection and Johnathan Lawson's collegiate debut. In addition, Munz and Giannotto run through the Tigers' recruiting wins over the past week, discuss the latest with Damaria Franklin and look ahead to the home opener (VCU, 4 p.m., Sunday).

It was the exclamation point on a three-day stretch of success for Penny Hardaway on and off the court. On Saturday, he landed 5-star guard Mikey Williams and 4-star wing JJ Taylor. On Sunday, Hardaway earned a pledge from 3-star wing David Tubek.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto analyze Memphis' recruiting wins and discuss their potential implications (Bronny James?). Also, Munz and Giannotto try to single out the most impressive aspect of the Tigers' win at Vandy, then give an early scouting report on Saint Louis, the team's next opponent.

In less than a week, the Memphis basketball team will make the short trek to Nashville, where it will meet Vanderbilt (7 p.m., Monday, Memorial Gymnasium). Before we get there, though, there are still a few things to unpack from the Tigers' preseason showings. There are also some new details with regard to UIC transfer Damaria Franklin's pursuit of immediate eligibility.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dive into those two subjects, before attempting to sort out the relative lack of buzz surrounding the program, then getting into what Memphis is going up against on Monday against the Commodores.

But that doesn't mean there's not plenty to break down and analyze from Memphis basketball's 69-60 preseason win over Christian Brothers University last week. Who looked good and who didn't. What is worth worrying about and what's not.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto offer their respective perspectives on where the program stands after one exhibition game, what they'll be looking for in Sunday's 1 p.m. exhibition game against Lane College, a recap of the Damaria Franklin situation and some recruiting updates.

The newest iteration of the Memphis basketball team will make its on-court preseason debut when it locks up with Christian Brothers at 4 p.m. Sunday at FedExForum.

In this week’s episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto delve into the top storylines around Penny Hardaway’s program – specifically, what the Tigers’ starting lineup and rotation might look like this season and the common thread throughout this preseason. Munz and Giannotto also reflect on the Memphis Basketball Block Party and discuss some recruiting news.

Two seasons ago, the Tigers were No. 1 in adjusted defensive efficiency. Last season, they dropped back to No. 33 in those same rankings. In last week's open practice, Penny Hardaway's team was split up for an intrasquad scrimmage in front of hundreds of fans and a couple dozen media members. Points (a combined 13) were at a premium. Elite-level defense or a sign of offensive issues?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect what they saw and examine ways the team can overcome what might be its biggest weakness. They also recap what Hardaway and his players said about the IARP decision and look ahead to the program's Pro Day.

Penny Hardaway and his Tigers, as determined by the Independent Accountability Resolution Process, were completely absolved of the most severe allegations, receiving a few minor penalties for lesser infractions. That constituted a massive win for a lot of people.

Who are the biggest winners? Is it possible the delivery of that news will wind up representing a huge springboard into the 2022-23 season for new-look Memphis? How much better off might Hardaway and the Tigers be now that they can turn their full attention toward actual basketball and only actual basketball?

Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto discuss these things, along with the top storylines as Memphis begins official practices and the excitement surrounding the program now that the IARP is completely in the rear-view mirror on the return of the Tiger Basketball Podcast. 

The Tigers, whose NCAA Tournament appearance was another positive step for coach Penny Hardaway and his team, have had a bit of a rough offseason thus far. Josh Minott declared for the NBA Draft. Third-year assistant coach Cody Toppert left for LSU. Three players, so far, have entered the transfer portal. And it all comes amid the emergence of new details in Memphis' ongoing NCAA infractions case. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto delve into all of the above and more. 

The Tigers' appearance in the Big Dance – their first under coach Penny Hardaway and first since 2014 – will have a major impact on the program. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect the numerous benefits it could have. They also discuss Hardaway's growth as coach and detail Memphis' top priorities this offseason. 

The Tigers defeated Boise State Thursday at the Moda Center to score the program's first Big Dance victory in eight years. 

On this special edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto break down how Memphis beat the Broncos, highlight Hardaway and Alex Lomax and look ahead to Saturday's marquee matchup (8:40 p.m., TBS) versus Gonzaga, the No. 1 overall seed. 

The Tigers and Broncos are, on paper, at least, as evenly matched as they come. But, should the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee have put two of the hottest teams in the country against one another in the first round? 

In this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto delve into that topic. In addition, they look back at Memphis' AAC Tournament run and discuss how it might affect the team moving forward. Munz and Giannotto also break down the Tigers-Broncos matchup and examine the big picture as it pertains to the program as a whole. 

Now, the Tigers head to the AAC Tournament, hoping to carry that momentum with them. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto recap the scene inside FedExForum during last week's beatdown of Houston, put into perspective how far Memphis has come and examine the team's NCAA Tournament prospects. 

Coaching or free throw shooting? 

Rallying from behind or winning big? 

The Memphis basketball team's turnaround – winning eight of its last nine games – has been chock full of impressive moments and big-time performances. On this week's Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect some of the more under-appreciated aspects of the hot streak. 

In addition, Munz and Giannotto discuss Memphis' place on the bubble and looks ahead to the Tigers' big games at USF and at home against No. 14 Houston. 

It begins Thursday (6 p.m., ESPN2) when the Tigers welcome Temple to FedExForum. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto examine what went wrong in Memphis' loss at SMU, preview the upcoming game against the Owls and take a look at where the Tigers are positioned with regard to the big (NCAA Tournament) picture. 

Having won six straight – and with five games left in the regular season – the Memphis basketball team has put itself in a position where each game seems to be more important than the one before it. That may not be any truer than Sunday's matchup with SMU (2 p.m., ESPN). 

A win over the Mustangs would do a lot for the Tigers. Let us count the ways. Beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto get into that on this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, while also discussing how Memphis got here and the unique situation it finds itself in with regard to injured freshman Emoni Bates. 

The Tigers aren't an NCAA Tournament team just yet. But the game against the Cougars marks an opportunity for them to prove they are. Which is impressive considering the damage Memphis did to its resumè earlier this season. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto discuss what has made the team's four-game winning streak so encouraging. They'll also break down the most recent wins over UCF and Tulane before getting into the keys to the contest against Houston and whether Memphis needs to beat the Cougars to get into the NCAA Tournament. 

Several Tigers (Landers Nolley II, Jalen Duren, Jayden Hardaway and DeAndre Williams) have each missed an extended amount of time in recent weeks due to various injuries. They might all be back for Thursday's game (7 p.m., ESPN2). 

If that's the case, it will certainly make Penny Hardaway happy. But it will also leave him and the rest of his staff with some potentially difficult decisions when it comes to the rotation and the roles each player will take on. 

Beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect those subjects on this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast. They also preview the Cincinnati game and highlight the job first-year women's basketball coach Katrina Merriweather has done so far this season. 

But it feels like more than that. It feels like the Tigers might have saved their season from total catastrophe. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto break down Memphis' win at Tulsa, look back at Penny Hardaway's viral moment and dig in to how the schedule sets up for the Tigers over the next month. 

Coach Penny Hardaway, on the heels of back-to-back road losses to UCF and ECU, announced assistant coach Rasheed Wallace (a former NBA All-Star) has transitioned to a "consultant's role" and will work remotely the remainder of the season. 

The news was delivered just a day before the Tigers are due to host SMU (6 p.m. Thursday). 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto unpack the Wallace news, discuss the team's injury situation and analyze the importance of momentum. 

Penny Hardaway and his Tigers, despite winning for the third time in four games Tuesday, left FedExForum in a foul mood after another chapter in what has been a rollercoaster couple of months. 

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto look back on the victory over Tulsa, discuss the team's injury situation and examine some things that could help Memphis seize control of the race for the AAC title. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto relive some of the highlights, as well as some of the under-the-radar moments, from the win over the Crimson Tide. They also answer questions like, "How much damage from Memphis' four-game losing streak is mitigated by the upset victory?" and "Is there an even better version of the Tigers than the one we saw Tuesday?"

Finally, Munz and Giannotto close things out by focusing on the upcoming neutral-site grudge match between Memphis and Tennessee (11 a.m. Saturday, ESPN2). 

Can they recover? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto examine the problems Memphis has faced during its three-game losing streak and discuss whether the team can get things turned around in time. 

To this point, the Memphis basketball team has played exclusively at home and exclusively on ESPN+. That changes this week as the Tigers travel to Brooklyn, N.Y., where they will face Virginia Tech on Wednesday in a game that will be broadcast to a national audience (ESPN2).

And there’s a chance Memphis will be back on ESPN2 on Friday, facing No. 25 Xavier.

Which Penny Hardaway squad will show up? On this week’s episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto analyze Memphis’ most recent win and examine what changes (if any) it will make before Wednesday’s 8:30 p.m. tip-off.

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Most notably, despite all of the team's flaws, Penny Hardaway and Co. are still very good. We've also learned, however, that with a little work, a few adjustments in certain areas and maybe some more time together, the Tigers' ceiling could be among the five highest in the country. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto examine what's gone right (Emoni Bates and the team's shooting ability), what needs to be addressed (turnovers, point guard and Hardaway's rotations), and what's possible if and when everything aligns for Memphis. 

How it all came together and where they still have work to do are the primary topics of this week's edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast. Co-hosts Mark Giannotto and Jason Munz break down the lineup combinations that were most effective and least effective in Tuesday's win over Tennessee Tech, discuss Memphis' upcoming matchup with North Carolina Central, and identify the biggest difference between these Tigers and Penny Hardaway's first three teams. 

How it utilizes veteran guard Alex Lomax might be at the top of the list. 

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto debate the topic, while also evaluating the role of star freshman Emoni Bates. Munz and Giannotto also survey the big picture and make a few predictions regarding the 2021-22 Tigers and the season to come. 

Better yet, for the most part, it looked like most people hoped it would look. The Tigers played confidently and were in sync more often than not, despite missing several key pieces, including Emoni Bates and last year's leading scorer, Landers Nolley II. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz is joined by Tiger football beat writer Evan Barnes to break down the biggest takeaways from the win over LeMoyne-Owen and look ahead to the upcoming exhibition matchup with Lane College. 

Thirty-four of the AP's 63 voters had the 12th-ranked Tigers inside their top 10. The team even showed up on one ballot at No. 2 in the country, according to collegepolltracker.com. But seven voters did not include Memphis anywhere in their top 25. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz is joined by Tiger football beat writer Evan Barnes and preps beat writer Khari Thompson to analyze what Memphis' preseason rankings mean and discuss whether the Tigers should have been ranked higher than 12th. In addition, the trio gets into the signature Memphis Madness moments, previews Sunday's exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen and predicts Penny Hardaway's starting lineup. 

But, for every question it answered, it raised many more. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto take a closer look at where things stand and use some procedural context clues to guesstimate how much longer the process could be dragged out. Also, Munz and Giannotto rehash the Tigers' pro day event and give their takes on the players who stood out most. Finally, they preview Memphis Madness, which won't be televised or livestreamed at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 

If anything was made clear by watching the Memphis basketball team practice last week, it's how deep the Tigers' roster will be this season. Even without veteran guard Alex Lomax and high-profile transfer Earl Timberlake on the floor during the Memphis Rebounders Club's Happy Hour Hoops event, Penny Hardaway showed off a collection of players that is built to endure almost anything thrown their way. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto delve into a variety of topics, including the Tigers' depth – especially within the context of what the starting lineup could look like and who Hardaway will decide to go with as his primary sixth man – the team's schedule and which players stand to benefit most from the program's upcoming Pro Day. 

Will the Tigers make it three in a row with a national championship next spring? 

Penny Hardaway's team will officially begin its pursuit of the program's first NCAA Tournament title Tuesday. That's when the Tigers will hold their first full-fledged practice ahead of the 2021-22 season. 

So, what are the most intriguing storylines for Memphis ahead of practice No. 1? On this week's episode of the Memphis Basketball Podcast, Commercial Appeal beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto preview the possibilities.

Always has been and always will be. 

But, obviously, its effects aren't limited to football. So, as the American Athletic Conference appears set to lose Houston, Cincinnati and UCF to the Big 12, where does that leave the league from a basketball perspective? 

On this week's episode of the Memphis Basketball Podcast, Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto dissect the topic, discuss which programs the AAC might want to recruit for its own expansion and get into which programs would help the league's basketball membership most. 

Munz and Giannotto also break down the Tigers' 2021-22 non-conference schedule. 

And, one way or the other, the season to come is sure to follow suit. 

On the long-awaited return of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, The Commercial Appeal's Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and sports columnist Mark Giannotto revisit the highlights of the past five months – the No. 1 recruiting class, the start of the NIL era, Larry Brown, Rasheed Wallace and more – before looking ahead to the Tigers possibly becoming the sport's biggest story in 2021-22. 

The Tigers ran the table at the postseason tournament, beating Dayton, Boise State, Colorado State and Mississippi State to win the crown for the second time (2002). 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto discuss the significance of the team's strong finish, what was most impressive about its season and how the current roster might change in the coming weeks. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and sports columnist Mark Giannotto discuss Memphis' opponent (Boise State), break down what the NIT means in the grand scheme of things, and how next year's schedule should be more advantageous for Penny Hardaway's program, despite the direction the AAC is trending.