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With workouts set to begin June 2, the Memphis coaching staff is shaping a roster that blends new transfers, a battle for the center spot and a commitment to fundamentals.
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.
Penny Hardaway is close to finalizing the Memphis Tigers roster for the 2026‑27 season, with nine of the 14 scholarship spots already earmarked for Division I transfers. The incoming transfer class is ranked 49th nationally and tops the American Conference according to 247Sports, a measure that underscores both the depth and the promise of the group.
The University of Memphis announced the commitments of three promising transfers — guard Josh Holloway, guard Jayden Reid and forward Cornelius Williams — joining a transfer class that already features several notable names.
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.
Tylik Weeks, a top‑40 scorer and former street‑ball standout, joins the Memphis Tigers, promising a gritty, versatile presence under coach Penny Hardaway.