We, here at The Commercial Appeal, recognize it can be difficult to keep up with the vast amount of roster turnover Memphis basketball undergoes each season. 

But especially this season. All 15 players on Penny Hardaway's 2025-26 roster were members of someone else's roster last season. Top to bottom: they're all brand new to the Tigers. 

Well, almost. After all, Hardaway has welcomed Ashton Hardaway, his son (who played at Memphis in 2023-24), back. Other than that, though: all newcomers. 

Never fear. On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break down the entire thing. They will provide a rundown on each and every player (one through 15) to help you get better acquainted with the all-new crop of Tigers and project the roles all 15 will play (starters, rotation players, depth pieces) for Hardaway.

Also, following Munz's trip to Birmingham, Ala., for American Conference Tipoff (AKA media days), Munz and Dylan discuss news, developments and takeaways from there. 

Anticipation is building at the University of Memphis.

Football season kicks off on Aug. 30. The nationally-ranked women's soccer team is undefeated with a home game against top-5 Tennessee coming up. Penny Hardaway has finalized his roster and his non-conference schedule. 

And what will university leadership's next move be in its effort to get into a Power 4 conference? 

Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz dig into everything on the latest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast. 

• (0:00) - Intro
• (4:35) - FedEx sponsorship
• (12:40) – Definition of 'rigamarole'
• (14:28) – Ed Scott interview breakdown
• (26:50) – A closer look at the basketball roster
• (34:50) – Updated ESPN bracketology
• (47:16) – The juggernaut that is Memphis women's soccer
• (52:40) – Tiger football expectations
• (55:36) – Examining "Mocs" (Chattanooga's nickname)

 

The Big 12 apparently wants no part of Memphis.

The Tigers reportedly put together a pitch to join the power conference that was unprecedented. Yet the Big 12 was so unmoved by it that it did not even rise to the level where the league's presidents put it to a vote. 

What does that say about the Big 12? What does it say about Memphis? 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz dissect the entire story. In addition, Dylan and Munz recap one of the newsiest weeks in recent Memphis athletics history. 

One piece of the Pac-12 media rights-slash-conference realignment puzzle was put in place on June 23. 

That's when CBS Sports and the new version of the one-time power league announced they were extending their broadcast partnership through 2031. 

It is a big step for the Pac-12, whose rebuilding efforts have (to varying degrees) been linked to Memphis for more than a year. So, what does the announcement mean for Memphis and the future of its conference affiliation?

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, host Jonah Dylan and Memphis basketball beat writer Jason Munz break down the lay of the land as its currently constituted. In addition, Dylan and Munz analyze Memphis athletic director Ed Scott's recent comments on the department's revenue sharing plans and take a look at what "the big question" is for the Tigers in 2026-27. 

The Memphis basketball offseason is usually a fun ride.

This year is no exception. Of course, Penny Hardaway has rebuilt his entire roster from scratch - a task that takes into account the transfer of All-American guard PJ Haggerty. There is also the ongoing wait for star big man Dain Dainja's eligibility ruling and the news that Memphis missed out on hosting any of the next three AAC basketball tournaments. 

But it all pales in comparison to the approval of the House v. NCAA settlement and the new era of revenue sharing being ushered in as a result. 

On the latest episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break it all down. From evaluating Hardaway's new-look roster to Dainja's situation to why Memphis might be in a class all its own with regard to the House settlement, Munz and Dylan hit those topics and more. 

The Memphis basketball team's offseason began sooner than most expected. 

And it began sooner than any Tiger or Tiger fan hoped it would. 

But last week's March Madness loss to Colorado State means this chapter is closed and a new one has already begun. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan examine where things went wrong at the NCAA tournament in Seattle and how they view the abrupt ending. They also discuss the biggest "what ifs" of the Penny Hardaway era, where Hardaway and the Tigers go from here, and what the future holds for PJ Haggerty. 

The Memphis Tigers are facing the Colorado State Rams Friday in March Madness.

Both teams are very good. Both teams are very hot. Both teams have superstar-level talent. Both teams won their conference tournaments. Both teams are well coached.

Memphis is a 5-seed, while Colorado State is a 12-seed. But it's the Rams who are favored to win. And it's the Rams that so many are predicting will win. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan explain why that is -- and why it's ridiculous. Also, Munz and Dylan dissect the AAC tournament championship and hit on many other topics. 

PJ Haggerty went off Friday at the AAC tournament. 

Memphis' All-American guard dropped 42 points against Wichita State and the Tigers advanced to the semifinals of the AAC tournament. 

From Fort Worth (deep inside the bowels of Dickies Arena) Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan react to Haggerty's performance, update Dain Dainja's shoulder situation and look ahead to Saturday's semifinal game versus Tulane. 

March Madness is upon us.

Sure, the Tigers still have their regular-season finale on Friday against South Florida. But, with the AAC tournament up next and the NCAA tournament after that, Memphis is ready for the Madness.

On this week's Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break down the week that was for Memphis, as it defeated UAB and UTSA. Munz and Dylan also highlight the seniors on the team who will be playing their final games at FedExForum in Memphis uniforms, look ahead to the AAC tournament, wonder whether the Tigers will be one of the most dangerous teams in the field of 68, and examine the different eras within the Penny Hardaway era. 

The stage is set: Memphis vs. UAB.

The 18th-ranked and first-place Tigers will travel to Birmingham Sunday to face the Blazers, who are nipping at their heels with the regular season drawing to a close. 

On this week's episode, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan set up the most anticipated AAC matchup of the season - exploring the heat between Dain Dainja and Yaxel Lendeborg, delving into the gameday atmosphere at Bartow Arena, and predicting how the game will go. 

In addition, Munz and Dylan look back at Memphis' win over Rice and look ahead to the gauntlet the Tigers face in the final week of the season.