On Monday, the Associated Press released its preseason college basketball top 25 poll, and four of Memphis’ non-conference opponents appeared on the poll.
Memphis is just a week away from its first exhibition game of the season ahead of the 2026-27 season. With the season right around the corner, it’s time to look at where the Tigers’ non-conference opponents rank in various preseason rankings.
Hardaway’s salary is $2.9 million this season, his eighth at Memphis.
In today’s day and age of college basketball, money reigns supreme, and with NIL becoming a driving factor in player commitments, programs with larger budgets have an advantage.
The 2027 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings released on Sunday, and Memphis debuted at No. 85 in the preseason ratings. The Tigers rank No. 72 in offensive rating and No. 87 in defensive rating, and they are the top ranked team in the American conference.
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Myron Medcalf predicted the floor and ceiling for 13 mid-major programs, including the Tigers. Medcalf predicts a floor of 15 wins and a ceiling of 19 wins for Penny Hardaway’s team.
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On Tuesday, State 1978 reported that Mississippi State has canceled its 2028 game against the Tigers and rescheduled the game set for the 2029 season. FBSchedules confirmed the Bulldogs' schedule change.
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