Memphis Tigers
FILE - Memphis coach Penny Hardaway signals to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Tulsa, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 in Memphis, Tenn. The NCAA’s Independent Accountability Resolution Process put Memphis on three years of probation with a public reprimand on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, but declined to punish Tigers coach Penny Hardaway or hand down an NCAA Tournament ban. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP, File)
NCAA puts Memphis on 3 years' probation, no tourney ban

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 27, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Memphis forward Emoni Bates (1) takes a shot past Mississippi forward Robert Allen (21) and guard Matthew Murrell (11) during the first half of an an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced Tuesday, Aug., 23, 2022, that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
College hoops player Emoni Bates charged with 2 felonies

Sep. 19, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Memphis forward Emoni Bates looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Boise State, on March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Emoni Bates officially transfers to Eastern Michigan

Aug. 23, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

Emoni Bates says he's transferring to hometown E. Michigan

Jun. 29, 2022 07:21 PM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates, one of the top recruits in the 2021 men's basketball recruiting class, says he is transferring from Memphis to Eastern Michigan....

Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

Emoni Bates leaving Memphis for transfer portal after 1 year

Apr. 17, 2022 01:18 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Emoni Bates, the five-star recruit who reclassified to 2021, has announced he's entering the transfer portal after one season at Memphis. ...

Reports: Memphis, Hardaway facing serious NCAA violations

Mar. 27, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis and men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway have been accused of serious violations of NCAA rules, including failing to...

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, top, puts up a shot above Memphis center Malcolm Dandridge (23) and guard Landers Nolley II (3) during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Top-seeded Gonzaga rallies in 2nd half to beat Memphis 82-78

By Tim Booth Mar. 20, 2022 12:22 AM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) puts up a shot against Boise State during the second half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Memphis won 64-53. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Duren, Holmgren highlight Memphis-Gonzaga showdown

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2022 07:50 PM EDT

Memphis center Jalen Duren, center, grabs a rebound above Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart, left, as Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) leaps to assist during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Memphis holds off Boise State rally for 64-53 1st-round win

By Anne M. Peterson Mar. 17, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

Gonzaga's Julian Strawther (0) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Saint Mary's at the West Coast Conference tournament Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Gonzaga relishes presence of other mid-majors in NCAAs

By Anne M. Peterson Mar. 16, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway instructs his team during a timeout the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Hardaway brings Memphis back to NCAAs after long absence

By Tim Booth Mar. 16, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski walks onto the court before the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Virginia Tech of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Gonzaga gets second straight NCAA No. 1 overall seed

By John Marshall Mar. 13, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) drives against Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the American Athletic Conference tournament championship in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 18 Houston wins AAC tourney 71-53 over Memphis

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 13, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel (5) drives to the basket against Memphis center Malcom Dandridge (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Memphis moves into AAC tourney final with 70-63 win over SMU

Mar. 12, 2022 08:21 PM EST

Memphis guard Alex Lomax, right, drives past SMU guard Kendric Davis, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
American Athletic - Semifinal 2 (win) at Houston Cougars 3/13/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 07:38 PM EST

Tulane guard Devon Baker (20) releases a shot over Houston forward Josh Carlton (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Pac-12 - Semifinal 2 (win) at Pac-12 - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 04:04 PM EST

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

SMU guard Kendric Davis (3) controls the ball against Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) and guard Jamal Shead during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
SMU's Davis is AAC player of year; Sampson top coach

Mar. 09, 2022 12:51 PM EST