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After stints in Poland and the Adriatic league, Nemanja Popović joins Memphis, bringing a proven scoring touch and rebounding prowess to a squad that opens its season against Iowa State in Sioux Falls.
Ten programs aim to rebound in 2026‑27 by leveraging the transfer portal, key transfers and coaching changes are highlighted.
Coach Penny Hardaway expects all 14 Tigers to report for summer workouts, yet the status of several key signees, including Fred Smith Jr., remains uncertain as the team eyes a challenging slate and a revamped Battle 4 Atlantis.
Coach Penny Hardaway is optimistic that all 14 Memphis basketball players will report for summer workouts starting in June. Ten have signed agreements, while the status of Fred Smith Jr. remains uncertain, and transfer Maxim Logue is being compared to former player Dain Dainja.
Coach Penny Hardaway believes the Memphis Tigers are poised for a more potent offense this season, citing a fully assembled roster and a focus on chemistry during summer workouts.
Coach Penny Hardaway's roster gains a 6‑foot‑9 junior from Lyon, France, who brings interior experience and a proven track record against the Tigers.