Angel Garcia has undergone two knee surgeries and been snubbed by the NCAA Clearinghouse during his time with the University of Memphis. However, he has always maintained an upbeat attitude, and is rarely (if ever) seen without a smile on his face. Now, after all this time, perhaps he has more reason than ever to be optimistic about his college basketball career]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT Though he only plays in blow-outs, Preston Laird (pictured) is easily one of the most beloved of the Memphis Tigers. As a hometown hoop star, Laird hears his name chanted around the six-minute mark of games if the Tigers have a large lead. But how well do you know Preston Laird? One of his dreams might surprise you]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:44:00 GMT Will Coleman (pictured) got his first start of the season Friday night in a 92-59 win over the visiting Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. He responded with 9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 assist and 1 steal to help lead the Tigers to the emphatic victory, only two nights after a tough loss to No. 1 Kansas]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:34:00 GMT The Tigers are looking for the man that replaces Tommy West. The search has started and we will look at a name we're hearing a lot, Oklahoma assistant Gunter Brewer]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:00 GMT First year coach Josh Pastner swayed another top Memphis prospect into staying home when Tarik Black committed to the Tigers on Monday. Memphis now has three five-star prospects and the top class in the countr]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07:00 GMT Elliot Williams dreamed of playing at Duke - and he did. For one season. Now he is at Memphis and happy he made the decision to return home and spend time with his ailing mother while not in class or on the court. And Memphis is happy to have him]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:00 GMT The atmosphere inside the Scottrade center went from that of a big high school game to a March Madness like event as soon as Louisville and Arkansas left the floor. The entire buildings wait was finally over as the real event of the night was about to get underway. The arena exploded with cheers and chats from both blue nations]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:59:00 GMT While other top prospects who were thought to likely be late signees are making their decisions during the early signing period, five-star guard Josh Selby is expected to stretch his recruitment out until the spring. Rivals.com's Jerry Meyer has the latest on Selby and much more in the Weekly Whisper]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:41:00 GMT To say that a game in November is going to be the best or most important game of the year is a bit much but when it is against the hands down number one best team in the nation it is easy to see how that thought could cross the mind of any fan.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:09:00 GMT The rematch doesn't have the luster of Calipari vs. Self, No. 1 vs. No. 2, and doesn't even feel much like a rematch with all of the new players on the floor. But Josh Pastner takes his determined band of Tigers up I-55 to St. Louis to clash with No. 1 Kansas in the Hall of Fame Showcase]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:11:00 GMT Four-star prospect Tarik Black removed any questions about the Memphis 2010 recruiting class being the best in the nation when he inked with the Tigers today.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:17:00 GMT Four-star prospect Tarik Black removed any questions about the Memphis 2010 recruiting class being the best in the nation when he inked with the Tigers Monday. Black, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound post man from Memphis Ridgeway High School, rounds out a stellar recruiting class for first-year head coach Josh Pastner.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:23:00 GMT It is decision time for four-star prospect Tarik Black of Memphis Ridgeway High School. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound center will announce his college choice today at a press conference today at 5 p.m. He will choose among Memphis, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and Marquett]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:14:00 GMT Tarik Black of Memphis Ridgeway High School. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound center will announce his college choice today at a press conference today at 5:00 PM Central]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT As the Tommy West era is coming to an end, Memphis adminstrators are already beginning the search for its next head coach. On Sunday, the Tigers interviewed Tennessee running back coach Eddie Gran.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:23:00 GMT Five names have emerged as the leading candidates to replace head coach Tommy West, who was dismissed on Nov. 9 after nine seasons on the Memphis sidelines]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:28:00 GMT Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:16:00 GMT The Memphis Tigers were victorious, 82-53, Friday night at home versus the visiting Jackson State Tigers. Will Coleman (pictured) was dominant off the bench, with 16 points and 10 boards. We take a closer look at some factors that led to the victory, as well as some other interesting facts]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:13:00 GMT Jelan Kendrick, a five-star player who can contribute at three positions on the floor and rated No. 8 overall by Rivals, has decided to become a Memphis Tiger. He announced the decision just moments ago at a function at the legendary Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis, T]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:28:00 GMT The Memphis Tigers finally started off a game strong. Riding the contributions of Wesley Witherspoon and Elliot Williams (pictured), the home town Tigers ran out to a 17-6 lead over the visiting Tigers from Jackson State. Though there were lapses, Memphis was generally dominant on their way to an 82-53 victory]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:05:00 GMT