AAC preseason power rankings: Can UCF stay healthy?
Will Tacko Fall and the Knights take the American, or will Houston, Cincinnati, UConn, Memphis or another challenger emerge?
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
5th in American
- 11/6
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2019 Hot Board: Memphis has big plans for Midnight Madness
New coach Penny Hardaway will try to impress several high-profile recruits with the Tigers' Midnight Madness event.
Hardaway 'anxious' as Memphis rebuild begins
Former Memphis All-American and NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway tipped off his first camp as new coach of the Tigers, and he's "really anxious" to get to work.
2019 Hot Board: Where are the top recruits headed?
Arizona recently landed five-star guard Nico Mannion. How is the rest of the 2019 class shaping up?
Which programs are the top recruits leaning toward?
Top recruits are starting to take their official visits, meaning it's time to make some predictions about where they're leaning.
Memphis' Martin (hernia surgery) out 4-6 weeks
Guard Jeremiah Martin, Memphis' leading scorer last season, will miss four to six weeks while recovering from hernia surgery.
Which programs are the top 2019 recruits leaning toward?
The end of the July evaluation period means it's time to update the 2019 player rankings and where those prospects are headed.
Five burning questions, players to watch for the AAC in 2018-19
The biggest additions to the AAC come in the coaching ranks, as Memphis and UConn are hoping new hires will change their fortunes in 2018-19.
10 takeaways from recruiting trail during July evaluation period
New NCAA rules, Penny Hardaway's emergence and LeBron James were among the dominant storylines on the recruiting trail in July.
Jeffries explains decommitment from Kentucky, ties to Memphis (2:01)
Jeffries' decommitment unchartered territory for Calipari (1:20)
Can Penny Hardaway beat Kentucky for No. 1 player in 2019?
The new Memphis coach is going head-to-head with John Calipari over the No. 1 player, James Wiseman.
Former NBA coach Mitchell joins Memphis staff
Anfernee Hardaway is adding former NBA head coach Sam Mitchell to his first staff with the University of Memphis.
Memphis picks up Louisville transfer Thomas
Forward Lance Thomas announced that he is transferring from Louisville to Memphis after being granted his unconditional release.
Auburn picks up Memphis transfer Johnson
Auburn has picked up Memphis transfer Jamal Johnson, who will redshirt next season and have three years of eligibility remaining.
Memphis adds guard Wingett to recruiting class
Memphis has added shooting guard David Wingett to new coach Penny Hardaway's first recruiting class.
Memphis' Azab shares leukemia diagnosis
Memphis forward Karim Sameh Azab said on social media that he has been diagnosed with cancer and has started treatment.
Marty Smith's America The Podcast: Penny Hardaway, Boston Marathon & Wawa Update
Marty chats with former NBA great and Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway (1:33). Plus, Marty talks about running in the Boston Marathon a year after the bombings (37:40)
Penny's first commit at Memphis: Son Jayden
Jayden Hardaway, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard who averaged 4.8 points in the Nike EYBL last spring and summer, has committed to play for his father, Penny Hardaway, at Memphis.
Tennessee, Memphis to renew hoops rivalry
Tennessee and Memphis have agreed to renew their basketball rivalry starting next season.
Campus Conversation Basketball: Rece Davis on Wild Weekend
Jeff Goodman & Rece Davis look back on a crazy first weekend of the Tournament (1:08), look ahead to the regional semis (23:16), examine some coaching moves (31:52) and more. Plus, "Talk Nerdy To Me" shares analytical perspectives on what to expect moving forward (26:35).
Penny on Memphis job: 'I'm here to make a difference' (0:24)
Penny on Memphis: 'Losing is not an option'
Penny Hardaway was introduced as the next men's basketball coach at Memphis on Tuesday.
Will Penny successfully recruit for Memphis? (2:10)
The mostly bad history of NBA All-Stars as college coaches
Penny Hardaway won't be the first former NBA All-Star to try his hand at being a college head coach. A look back at those who tried before should worry Memphis fans.
2017-18 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 16-2 | - | 31-5 |
| Houston | 14-4 | 2 | 27-8 |
| Wichita St | 14-4 | 2 | 25-8 |
| Tulsa | 12-6 | 4 | 19-12 |
| Memphis | 10-8 | 6 | 21-13 |
| UCF | 9-9 | 7 | 19-13 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 8 | 17-16 |
| UConn | 7-11 | 9 | 14-18 |
| SMU | 6-12 | 10 | 17-16 |
| Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| East Carolina | 4-14 | 12 | 10-20 |
| South Florida | 3-15 | 13 | 10-22 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.8252nd
Rebounds Per Game34.4224th
Assists Per Game13.0219th
Points Allowed71.2145th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 34-26 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 26 |