Dug McDaniel - College Basketball News & Rumors

Plans to enter transfer portal McDaniel plans to enter the transfer portal after being granted an additional year of eligibility, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact McDaniel's decision opens the door for him to leave Memphis rather than return for another season with the program, and he should generate decent interest from several programs. The Memphis guard averaged 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this past season.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Granted extra year to play McDaniel was part of a group of players granted a temporary injunction that gives them an additional year of eligibility, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact The ruling keeps the Memphis guard in the player pool for another season. The 5-foot-11 guard led the Tigers in the 2025-26 season, averaging 13.9 points and 4.6 assists per game. He now has the option to enter the transfer portal if he wants to explore options.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Brumbaugh's 35 lead Tulane over Memphis in American Athletic Conference Tournament 81-69

The No. 9 seed Tulane Green Wave defeated the eighth-seeded Memphis Tigers 81-69 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament led by Rowan Brumbaugh's 35 points

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Berry leads Memphis to 96-95 OT victory over Tulane

Quante Berry scored 22 points to lead the Memphis Tigers, including the game-winning free throw with two seconds remaining in the overtime, and the Tigers knocked off the Tulane Gr...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Tulane hosts McDaniel and Memphis

Memphis visits the Tulane Green Wave after Dug McDaniel scored 25 points in the Tigers' 96-89 loss to the South Florida Bulls

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Tulane hosts Memphis following McDaniel's 25-point showing

Memphis takes on the Tulane Green Wave after Dug McDaniel scored 25 points in the Tigers' 96-89 loss to the South Florida Bulls

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Enis pours in 29 points as South Florida defeats Memphis 96-89

Led by Wes Enis' 29 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Memphis Tigers 96-89

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Leads with 25 points, seven dimes McDaniel ended Thursday's 96-89 loss to South Florida with 25 points (11-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 38 minutes.

Impact The Tigers lost for the seventh straight time, which is the worst stretch of coach Anfernee Hardaway's career. McDaniel has been playing better in the last couple of weeks and has provided 22.0 points on 53.7 percent from the field and 4.5 assists in his last four games. The Tigers will need to win on Sunday against Tulane to ensure they qualify for the American Conference tournament. McDaniel had 13 points and four assists in the Feb. 1 loss to the Green Wave.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts South Florida following Enis' 25-point showing

South Florida faces the Memphis Tigers after Wes Enis scored 25 points in the Bulls' 90-62 win against the Tulane Green Wave

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Riley has 31 points, 12 rebounds as East Carolina defeats Memphis 84-68

The East Carolina Pirates defeated the Memphis Tigers 84-68 led by Jordan Riley's 31 points and 12 rebounds

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

East Carolina hosts Memphis following McDaniel's 29-point game

Memphis plays the East Carolina Pirates after Dug McDaniel scored 29 points in the Tigers' 88-82 loss to the Wichita State Shockers

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Giles' 22 lead Wichita State past Memphis 88-82

Led by Kenyon Giles' 22 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Memphis Tigers 88-82 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Memphis hosts Wichita State following Giles' 27-point game

Wichita State faces the Memphis Tigers after Kenyon Giles scored 27 points in the Shockers' 69-57 victory against the Temple Owls

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Chance Westry scores 23 and UAB earns 78-67 win against Memphis

Led by Chance Westry's 23 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Memphis Tigers 78-67

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 19 points McDaniel chipped in 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 78-67 loss to UAB.

Impact McDaniel had been in a deep shooting funk. In his previous five games, the 5-11 guard had made just 28.3 percent of his field goals and 12.5 percent of his 3-pointers as he scored 7.2 points. Memphis is enduring its second four-game losing streak of the season. The Tigers host Wichita State on Thursday. McDaniel was held to a season-low four points in the Jan. 24 to the Shockers.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts UAB after Westry's 24-point game

UAB plays the Memphis Tigers after Chance Westry scored 24 points in the Blazers' 76-71 win against the Temple Owls

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Enis leads South Florida against Memphis after 27-point game

South Florida takes on the Memphis Tigers after Wes Enis scored 27 points in South Florida's 83-81 overtime win against the Florida Atlantic Owls

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Utah State takes down Memphis 99-75

Michael Collins Jr. had 24 points and Mason Falslev scored 20 to help the Utah State Aggies beat the Memphis Tigers 99-75

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Memphis visits North Texas after Franklin's 21-point performance

North Texas hosts the Memphis Tigers after Cole Franklin scored 21 points in North Texas' 81-58 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Memphis hosts Charlotte after Parker's 40-point showing

Memphis plays the Charlotte 49ers after Sincere Parker scored 40 points in Memphis' 90-80 victory over the UAB Blazers

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Memphis plays UAB on 3-game road skid

Memphis looks to stop its three-game road slide with a win against UAB

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Brumbaugh's layup in the closing seconds helps Tulane beat Memphis 78-76, snap 5-game skid

Rowan Brumbaugh made the go-ahead layup with with seven seconds left and finished with 27 points to help Tulane beat Memphis 78-76 and snap a five-game skid

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Memphis hosts Tulane following McDaniel's 23-point showing

Memphis faces the Tulane Green Wave after Dug McDaniel scored 23 points in Memphis' 92-65 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

McDaniel scores 23, Memphis knocks off Florida Atlantic 92-65

Led by Dug McDaniel's 23 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 92-65 on Thursday

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 23 McDaniel racked up 23 points (11-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 92-65 victory over Florida Atlantic.

Impact McDaniel suffered a concussion in the Saturday loss to Wichita State and was questionable coming into Wednesday's game. He had his best scoring performance in conference play and equaled his American high in assists as the Tigers snapped a two-game losing streak. Despite not playing particularly well, the Tigers are just one game out of first place in the American and face Tulane on Sunday.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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