Avery Braxton

1 week ago | localmemphis.com | Avery Braxton

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Curtis Givens III walked into the back of PizzaMe on Kirby Road with a to-go plate and drink, something to munch on before his second workout of the day later in the afternoon. Figuring out where to eat will be pretty easy for the new Memphis Tiger guard, not like it wouldn't be for other players. After all, PizzaMe is just one restaurant in Memphis owned by Givens III's father, Curtis Givens II.

2 weeks ago | localmemphis.com | Avery Braxton

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Monday, Memorial Day, the country will honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice — military members who sacrificed their lives in service to their country. Jason Carter is an Air Force veteran who has known his share of loss. After a doctor's prescription got him addicted to OxyContin, Carter lost everything and found himself living in his car. He also faced health problems. "Alpha Omega came to my rescue; they gave me a safe place to live.

2 weeks ago | localmemphis.com | Avery Braxton

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Tigers guard Dante Harris entered the transfer portal, Wednesday, sources confirmed to ABC24. Harris spent half a season in Memphis, transferring to the Tigers in December 2024 after one season at Virginia and two at Georgetown. In a Tigers uniform, he averaged 2.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 11 minutes per game. Harris was prized for his defense in a backup guard role. While at Georgetown, Harris averaged 11.9 points per game and 4.1 assists.

3 weeks ago | localmemphis.com | Avery Braxton

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the biggest youth basketball events in the country is coming to Memphis this weekend. The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) circuit will be at the Memphis Sports and Events Center (MSEC) May 16-18 and with it comes big business. For the third year in a row, the amateur basketball circuit will bring some of the best basketball players in the country to Memphis, before they become household names on the college and NBA stage.

1 month ago | localmemphis.com | Avery Braxton

MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Grizzlies season ended with a disappointing result and now the team and their fans have a lot of questions. Some of those questions include who will be the next head coach and how much of a shakeup does the roster need? Grizzlies president and general manager, Zach Kleiman plopped down at exit interviews and was straight about the situation. "Disappointing season, lot to sort through here. 48 wins, good for an 8 seed, but who cares?