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Digesting Memphis basketball's already newsy offseason and what's next

The Commercial Appeal — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:26:31 GMT

Intrigue always accompanies the Memphis basketball offseason under coach Penny Hardaway.

It hasn't even been a month since the Tigers' 2025-26 season mercifully ended, and the amount of notable developments we're still sorting through and processing is already substantial.

And, undoubtedly, there is still much more to come.

With that in mind, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan recently convened to digest it all. From the new hires on the coaching staff to the addition of a general manager to Hardaway's track record with the transfer portal to an examination of some potential Tiger targets, there is plenty to discuss.

Track and Field: Robert Randall

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell talks with Robert Randall about breaking the program's 5K Indoor Record, competing in high school with his mother as his coach, and post collegiate plans.

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Football: Get to Know Kevin Decker: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell talks with new Offensive Coordinator Kevin Decker.

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Hour 2- Gabe Kuhn Show- 3.24.26

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:32:33 GMT

Football: Get to know Lance Guidry: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell talks with the new Defensive Coordinator for Memphis Football, Lance Guidry.

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Football: Get to know Telly Lockette: Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell visits with new Assistant Head Coach Telly Lockette.

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What Penny Hardaway needs more than anything else on his next roster

The Commercial Appeal — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:40:36 GMT

Despair and desolation.

If Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball are to eradicate the feeling of misery that has enveloped the program, a lot has to happen between now and Nov. 2.

Perhaps nothing is more important than getting the roster right. So, how does Hardaway do that? Where did he go wrong in 2025-26? Which players (if any) should he bring back? What are the Tigers' biggest needs positionally?

And, what should be Hardaway's top priority when evaluating incoming players?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan get into all of that. Plus: Munz and Dylan look back on the season and wonder whether the most memorable moments are likely the ones most hope to forget.

Football: Get to Know Tim Duffie: Cornerbacks Coach

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell sits down with Tim Duffie, new Cornerbacks Coach at Memphis.

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Football: Get to Know David Weeks: Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight-Ends

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell sits down with new Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight-Ends Coach David Weeks.

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Football: Get To Know Dominique Bowman: Defensive Back/Safteties Coach

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell continues his series with the new staff of Tiger Football with Defensive Backs/Safeties Coach, Dominique Bowman.

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Hour 1- Gabe Kuhn Show- 3.12.26

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:37:27 GMT

How far will Memphis basketball go in American tournament?

The Commercial Appeal — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:55:00 GMT

The Memphis Tigers won the American Conference Tournament last season.

Will they repeat? They'll have to win five games in five days and eliminate four teams more well rested than them to do it. But isn't that the very essence of March Madness?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz pore over the reasons why you should feel optimistic about Memphis' chances, as well as reasons why the odds against it are very tall.

Dylan and Munz also get into the school's firing of women's basketball coach Alex Simmons (and discuss some candidates to replace her) and rank which conference tournaments are consistently the most entertaining.

Football: Get to know Aaron Dobson, Wide Receivers Coach

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell introduces the new staff of Memphis Football as he sits down with Wide Receivers Coach Aaron Dobson

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Football: Get to know Special Teams Coordinator Tim Conner

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell continues his series of talks with the new football staff as he's joined by Special Teams Coordinator Tim Conner.

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Small Corrections for Big Results, plus Kennedi Alexander | The Alex Simmons Pod

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

After an overtime loss to UAB, Alex Simmons joins Tyler Springs to share what it feels like to play so many close games in one season, and how to flip the results for the future. She also gives some perspective on what the long-term build looks like for the program, including growth from key players this year. Later, sophomore Kennedi Alexander adds her insights after getting the opportunity to start in late February. At the end, you'll hear highlights gathered from throughout the past month. Enjoy the show!

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Football: Get to Know Eric Mathies, Defensive Line Coach.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell sits down with Defensive Line Coach, Eric Mathies, as spring camp gets closer.

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Penny Hardaway isn't making excuses for nosedive. What it might mean

The Commercial Appeal — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:11:43 GMT

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway, as his team has lost six straight games, has not blamed injuries. He has not cited a lack of resources. He has not hinted at behind-the-scenes drama.

Hardaway has, in large part, avoided making excuses.

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz surmise some potential reasoning behind that.

Also, Dylan and Munz take stock of where things stand with two games left in the regular season, lean on some listener-submitted analytics to forecast American Conference tournament berth probabilities, and (at the 44-minute mark) shine a light on Rhodes College reaching the Division III NCAA Tournament.

Football: Get to Know Andy Kwon, Offensive Line Coach.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell sits down with new Offensive Line Coach, Andy Kwon, as we get to know our new staff with spring practice approaching.

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Amauri Williams on Mid South Roads, and A Big Win Over ECU | The Alex Simmons Pod

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Heading into a national TV game against UTSA, Alex Simmons joins Tyler Springs to talk about the team's big win over ECU, halftime adjustments, and player legacies. Senior post Amauri Williams also hops in to talk about her career night, which highway in the Mid South is the worst, and what's next after basketball.

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Penny Hardaway isn't looking ahead to next season yet. But we can

The Commercial Appeal — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:55:37 GMT

Memphis basketball still has four games left in what's been a dreadful regular season.

The Tigers have lost four in a row, and there are no objective signs that things will get better before the book on this particular group is finally closed.

For those reasons, the number of uncomfortable conversations swirling around Memphis and its coach Penny Hardaway continues to rise. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz look back on the week that was for the team, which included losses to South Florida and UAB. In addition, they attempt to peel back the layers of the incredibly nuanced situation Memphis finds itself in with Hardaway.

Finally, Dylan and Munz look for reasons one could credibly say right now that next season will be better for Hardaway and the Tigers.

Penny Hardaway Show 2/23

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell joins Head Coach Penny Hardaway and guest Mason Matthews and Tariq Ingraham.

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Ex-QB Cori Allen Talks Hoops and Football, plus All-Conference Cases | The Alex Simmons Pod

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This week, Tyler Springs builds the case for Memphis guard Daejah Richmond and forward Tamya Smith as all-conference honorees with award season approaching. We'll also sprinkle in a few highlights from each of their respective campaigns. Later on, hear from Coach Alex following a swoon against Tulane, and lastly, it's Cori Allen with some perspective on hoops, football, the name Cori, and more!

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Why Memphis-Utah State dust-up is healthy and necessary

The Commercial Appeal — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:20:43 GMT

Who knew the first Memphis basketball-Utah State meeting in history would yield some legitimate theatrics, while also highlighting a broader conversation about the role metrics play in March Madness?

While that is unclear, that's sort of what's happened since the Tigers and Aggies met on Feb. 14.

Also in the past week: Memphis suspended two players indefinitely, then dismissed one and reinstated the other four days later; the Tigers lost another game at North Texas, but they remain in contention for a top-two seed at next month's American Conference tournament; and coach Penny Hardaway set the stage not only for next season's home Utah State game, but perhaps a continuation of the series beyond that.

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan delve into all of the above, as well as what's next for Memphis, and some of the wackier recent goings-on around college basketball.

Baseball-Shane Cox

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brightwell talks with Shane Cox about his 5-hit weekend, his time at Memphis and what he thinks of this year's Tiger baseball team.

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Jordan Hunter & Tamya Smith On Their Hoops Idols | The Alex Simmons Pod

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Tigers WBB head coach Alex Simmons joins Tyler Springs to talk about her team's affinity for playing close games and how to finish them better. Later, Alabama natives Jordan Hunter and Tamya Smith talk about the long arc of the season & names like Christian Watford, Candace Parker, and Dewanna Bonner that inspired them as younger players.

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