Guard Sincere Parker is part of the University of Memphis' new-look basketball roster, a group that also includes Kansas State transfer Dug McDaniel and Ohio State transfer Aaron Bradshaw. Parker is coming to Memphis by way of McNeese State University in Louisiana, and his story includes his father's dreams, a spate of injuries and a great season last year. Parth Upadhyaya recently wrote what one might call an epic story on Sincere Parker. But to understand where he's going, you have to start with his dad, Ray.

Also, The NCAA penalizes the University of Memphis for academic violations, Methodist Healthcare cuts more than 150 jobs, Ghanaian students at the U of M will be forced to leave, xAI acknowledges plans for Southaven, and Memphis-native Kathy Bates is nominated for an Emmy.