A Familiar Path Leads to Memphis
Brandin Cummings arrived in Memphis with a quiet confidence that belies his modest beginnings, a trait honed on the courts of his hometown where he grew up emulating his older brother Nelly.
The guard earned the nickname "Beebah" from his grandmother Phyllis and amassed more than 2,000 points at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, shooting 37.7 percent from three as a freshman at Pitt and 32.2 percent last season while averaging over 23 points per game in his final two high school seasons.
His decision to transfer was influenced by his brother’s legacy at Pitt, but the promise of a fresh start under Coach Penny Hardaway proved decisive, as the coach views Cummings as a key addition to the roster.
A Player‑Friendly System
High school coach Mike Bariski describes the Memphis offense as extremely player‑friendly, a environment that should let Cummings showcase the full breadth of his skill set and thrive under Hardaway’s guidance.
Since June 2 he has taken part in every Memphis workout and practice session, and his ranking as a top‑150 transfer by both 247 Sports and Bart Torvik has only heightened expectations among analysts and fans alike.
Cummings urges supporters to wait and see his impact before forming an opinion, confident that his contributions will help revive Memphis basketball and restore the program’s former vigor.