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The Tiger Basketball Podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan.
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Anticipation is building at the University of Memphis. 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 Big 12 apparently wants no part of Memphis. 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.
One piece of the Pac-12 media rights-slash-conference realignment puzzle was put in place on June 23. 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.
The Memphis basketball offseason is usually a fun ride. 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.
The Memphis basketball team's offseason began sooner than most expected. 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.
The Memphis Tigers are facing the Colorado State Rams Friday in March Madness. 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.
PJ Haggerty went off Friday at the AAC tournament. 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.
March Madness is upon us. 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 stage is set: Memphis vs. UAB. 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.
The Memphis basketball team took a significant body blow by losing at Wichita State last week. 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 Memphis basketball team may or may not have starting point guard Tyrese Hunter on the floor Thursday at South Florida. 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.
The Tigers have won six games in a row and 10 of their last 11, after beating Tulsa Wednesday. 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.
The Memphis Tigers packed a lot to like into one basketball game against UAB last week. 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 Memphis basketball team has positioned itself well within the March Madness bracketology landscape. 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.
Penny Hardaway's Memphis basketball team largely controls its own March Madness destiny. 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).
Penny Hardaway has done it again. 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).
Penny Hardaway's Memphis basketball team is No. 21 in this week's Associated Press Top 25 and 25th in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll. 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.
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway guided the Tigers to a 2-0 ACC road trip over the past week. 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.
Memphis basketball took a "bad loss" on Sunday, falling to Arkansas State at FedExForum. 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.
Memphis is riding high after another fast start. 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.
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so hyped about this upcoming season!