Tiger Basketball Podcast

Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Mark Giannotto discuss James Wiseman's official visit to Memphis, as well as DJ Jeffries' commitment and the Tigers' upcoming exhibition game.

Tiger basketball beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Mark Giannotto break down the latest with Memphis recruiting and give their thoughts on the team's first exhibition game.

Basketball beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Mark Giannotto recap AAC media day and discuss recruiting, as well as cheesesteaks.

Basketball beat writer Drew Hill, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz recap and break down the night that was Memphis Madness.

Basketball beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Mark Giannotto preview Memphis Madness and the recruiting implications it could have.

The Tiger Basketball Podcast returns as Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and new Memphis Tigers basketball beat writer Drew Hill discuss recruiting and Memphis Madness.

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's first foray on the recruiting trail and why things like the hat he wears and the van he's driving are helping to create his image as a coach.We also answer reader questions on recruiting, next year's schedule and how you can buy one of those flat-brimmed hats Hardaway wore during this past weekend's recruiting weekend. 

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins react to Cordova star Tyler Harris's decision to commit to Memphis. What does it mean for the Tigers? How did Penny Hardaway pull it off. What was the scene like at Cordova when Harris made the news public? Geoff and Mark were there and have all the details.They also debate how the university has handled the potential hiring of Larry Brown and the decision to offer Brown a consultant job instead of a spot as an assistant coach.

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins break down the first days of the Penny Hardaway era at Memphis. Among the topics discussed are the continuing excitement around the city, who might join Hardaway's staff, how Hardaway is handling his responsibilities thus far, the hiring of former coach Tubby Smith at High Point and what next year's roster could look like. 

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins break down new Memphis men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway's introductory press conference.We discuss how Hardaway hit all the right notes with the fan base, news that emerged from the event and what the future could hold for the Tigers now that a new era has begun.

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss the decision to fire coach Tubby Smith and the likelihood that former Tigers star Penny Hardaway will be his replacement.Among the topics discussed are the reasons for Smith's dismissal after just two seasons, the risks and benefits of hiring Hardaway and what this all means for the current Memphis players.

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins debate whether coach Tubby Smith's job is secure after a 19-12 season, discuss the commitment of new 2018 recruit Myreon Jones and preview the Tigers' postseason hopes heading into this week's American Athletic Conference tournament in Orlando.

What does the Memphis win streak mean, now and beyond?

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and special guest host Matt Dillon of the Tigers Sports Radio Network break down how Memphis ended its losing streak at SMU on Wednesday night and what it could mean for the team with five regular-season games to go.How can a strong finish, or the lack of one, affect the program moving forward with so many debating the future of coach Tubby Smith?

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto welcomes musician and Memphis sports fan Kameron Whalum of Bruno Mars's Hooligans band as a special guest host. Among the topics discussed are the positives and negatives of the Tigers' recent losing skid, the state of the program overall and whether Bruno Mars is a University of Memphis fan because of Whalum.Stick around for the end of the podcast when Mark talks to Kameron about what it's like to be on the road with Bruno Mars and how that often relates to basketball.