Tiger Basketball Podcast

Mark Giannotto and Geoff Calkins convene to talk about the recent stretch of games the Tigers have played, and how Tubby Smith is managing his players. It's a juggling act, and what's the exact right way to do it is always a million dollar question.

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Saturday's game vs. No. 8 Cincinnati and what it says about the state of the program when the athletic department gives away 2,000 free tickets. We also examine what's on the horizon for Memphis basketball, both this season and on the recruiting trail.

Mark Gianotto and Geoff Calkins discuss how the Tigers are looking much better now than at the beginning of the season. Are they for real or just going through a hot streak right now?

On the this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins break down how even when Memphis wins, its fan base remains split in terms of how it feels about coach Tubby Smith's future.

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat reporter Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss their impressions of this year's team and whether all these narrow victories are cause for concern with the schedule ramping up soon.

On this edition of The Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto dissect what went wrong for Memphis during the 2018 recruiting cycle and what steps coach Tubby Smith could take to correct the issues that led to just one signee during college basketball's early signing period.

On this edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins preview the opening game and give their predictions for the season. 

On the latest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins go in depth on the success of Memphis Madness, the Tigers' recruitment of 2018 Cordova point guard Tyler Harris and predictions coming out of the American Athletic Conference's media day.

On the newest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins dive into the state of Memphis basketball recruiting for the 2018 class, the team's 2017-18 schedule and the return of Memphis Madness.

On the latest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss the potential impact of new Memphis director of player personnel Butch Pierre as well update the Tigers' 2018 recruiting prospects at the moment. 

On a special episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, reporter Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins take an in-depth look at The Commercial Appeal's week-long series about Team Penny, the grassroots basketball organization founded by Memphis basketball legend Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway.

On the latest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins delve into the recruiting efforts of the Memphis basketball staff during college basketball's live evaluation period. 

Mark Giannotto and Geoff Calkins discuss the Tigers' non-conference basketball schedule, which features two compelling games at neutral sites, one Southeastern Conference team at FedExForum and a Smith family reunion.

On the latest edition of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins go in depth on the exclusive interview Memphis Coach Tubby Smith granted The Commercial Appeal last week. This includes breaking down the audio of several statements made by Smith, including his thoughts on redshirt junior Markel Crawford's decision to pursue a graduate transfer.

Mark and Geoff digest the latest developments in what has been a wild offseason at Memphis, including Athletic Director Tom Bowen's statement of support for Coach Tubby Smith in the wake of six transfers from the program.