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1 week ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Roman Cleary

Memphis basketball welcomes a 901 native to next season’s roster. Former Western Kentucky guard Julius Thedford is committed to the Tigers, multiple sources tell Bluff City Media. He becomes Penny Hardaway’s third transfer portal addition this offseason. The 6-foot-4 freshman averaged 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 42.8% overall and 36.6% from 3-point range this season. Thedford helped Western Kentucky to a 11-7 record through its first 18 games, logging six starts in that span.

1 week ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Roman Cleary

Penny Hardaway’s youngest son is returning to Memphis basketball. Saint Mary’s transfer Ashton Hardaway will rejoin the Tigers after spending his sophomore year with the Gaels, a source tells Bluff City Media. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds in 33 appearances this season. He also logged 9.6 minutes per contest while shooting 35.4% overall and 31% from 3-point range, and scored a season-high 9 points against Santa Clara on Jan. 29.

1 week ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Roman Cleary

One of the best big men on the open market is reportedly considering Memphis basketball. Former Arizona State center Shawn Phillips Jr. named the Tigers as a top-5 finalist for his services, according to 247Sports’ Dushawn London. Other contenders include Cincinnati, Missouri, Villanova and Kansas. Memphis conducted a Zoom meeting with Phillips on Thursday, a source told Bluff City Media. The 7-foot center averaged 5.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 57.3% shooting this season.

2 weeks ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Lawrence Dockery

The landscape of American club soccer is at an interesting point in time. The “SoccerWarz” are in full effect. The US Open Cup just got a huge cash infusion, despite not all MLS teams participating. Rumors are flying around about MLS changing their schedule to reflect the European calendar. The Club World Cup is set to be played in the US this summer and will feature two American teams (Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders).

2 weeks ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Roman Cleary

Penny Hardaway wants this Memphis native to join next season’s Tigers basketball team. Western Kentucky transfer Julius Thedford is visiting Memphis this weekend, a source told Bluff City Media Monday. Exact dates have yet to be determined. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 42.8% overall and 36.6% from 3-point range this season. Thedford helped Western Kentucky to a 11-7 record through its first 18 games, logging six starts in that span.