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Author: Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal

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How a hotel salesman’s tweet spurred Ja Morant, Grizzlies past Lakers

March 1, 2020 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on How a hotel salesman’s tweet spurred Ja Morant, Grizzlies past Lakers

Ja Morant thanked “this guy” on Twitter who led to his memorable performance against the Lakers. Now hear from Daniel Greer, the man behind the tweet.

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Opinion: Memphis ready to end fight against NCAA over James Wiseman, but Penny Hardaway is not

November 15, 2019 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on Opinion: Memphis ready to end fight against NCAA over James Wiseman, but Penny Hardaway is not

Penny Hardaway reiterated his support of James Wiseman as Memphis awaits NCAA ruling on star’s eligibility. “I have my guys’ back,” the coach said.

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Now that James Wiseman has withdrawn his NCAA lawsuit, what’s the punishment for star and Memphis?

November 14, 2019 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on Now that James Wiseman has withdrawn his NCAA lawsuit, what’s the punishment for star and Memphis?

James Wiseman’s eligibility case is no longer about the star player and Memphis taking on the NCAA. It’s about how this changes the Tigers’ season.

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Opinion: Memphis Tigers basketball, Penny Hardaway are taking big risk with James Wiseman

November 8, 2019 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on Opinion: Memphis Tigers basketball, Penny Hardaway are taking big risk with James Wiseman

There was risk and reward to be had when it came to hiring Penny Hardaway as Memphis men’s basketball coach. The risk arrived Friday night.

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Opinion: AAC coaches just gave Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball exactly the motivation they needed

October 14, 2019 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on Opinion: AAC coaches just gave Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball exactly the motivation they needed

Seven of the AAC’s coaches didn’t pick Memphis to win the league in its preseason poll. That slight is exactly what the Tigers needed.

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Opinion: The AAF should be ashamed, but we should have all seen a quick demise coming

April 2, 2019April 3, 2019 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on Opinion: The AAF should be ashamed, but we should have all seen a quick demise coming

The Alliance of American Football is likely done, and it leaves behind a lot of well-intentioned victims.

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How surfer Laird Hamilton, volleyball star Gabrielle Reece saved Joakim Noah’s NBA career

March 27, 2019 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on How surfer Laird Hamilton, volleyball star Gabrielle Reece saved Joakim Noah’s NBA career

When Joakim Noah reached the lowest moment of his NBA career, he turned for help from sports power couple Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece.

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Opinion: Johnny Manziel’s AAF debut was strangely compelling because he didn’t lead winning drive

March 25, 2019 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on Opinion: Johnny Manziel’s AAF debut was strangely compelling because he didn’t lead winning drive

Johnny Football was the protagonist we all expected he would be, and then he didn’t actually win the game for the Express. But fans didn’t care.

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For Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers, James Wiseman is more than just a commitment

November 20, 2018November 21, 2018 Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal Comments Off on For Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers, James Wiseman is more than just a commitment

James Wiseman, the No. 1 recruit in the country, committed to Memphis on Tuesday, choosing the Tigers over John Calipari and Kentucky, among others.

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