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Reid leads Memphis against No. 22 Vanderbilt after 32-point game

The No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores host the Memphis Tigers

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

No. 24 Vanderbilt hosts Memphis after Reid's 32-point performance

The No. 24 Vanderbilt Commodores host the Memphis Tigers

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Reid and Memphis take down VCU 89-88

Jayden Reid led the Memphis Tigers with 32 points and secured the victory with a free throw with five seconds remaining as the Tigers knocked off the VCU Rams 89-88 on Saturday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jayden Reid - Drops 32 points in close win Reid produced 32 points (11-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-9 FT), one rebound, seven assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 89-88 victory over VCU.

Impact Reid was the shining light for the Tigers in a close win over the Rams, scoring a career-high 32 points and producing seven assists. The senior guard's defense was also a bright spot, as he notched three steals. He'll focus on keeping Memphis in the win column this Tuesday at Vanderbilt.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julius Thedford - Scores three points in debuts Thedford (undisclosed) tallied three points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes during Sunday's win over VCU.

Impact Thedford is healthy again after missing the team's season opener win versus Iowa State on Monday. However, the 6-foot-5 junior shot the ball inefficiently, converting on just 20.0 percent of his field-goal attempts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fred Smith Jr. - Doesn't play versus VCU Smith (knee) did not play in Saturday's 89-88 victory over VCU.

Impact Smith sat out Saturday's game as he continues to work back from a knee injury. The 6-foot-7 freshman will have a few days of recovery time before the Tigers face Vanderbilt on Tuesday, which marks his next chance to suit up for his collegiate debut.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Tigers vs No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones Highlights | FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Reid's second-half scoring helps Memphis beat No. 18 Iowa State 80-76

Jayden Reid scored 17 of his game-high 26 points in the second half to lead Memphis to an 80-76 win over No. 18 Iowa State

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Jayden Reid Hits Three Off The Screen To Seal UPSET WIN For Memphis vs No. 18 Iowa State

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Almodovar Finishes POSTER DUNK With Authority To End 1st Half, Giving Memphis Lead vs Iowa State

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Julius Thedford - Zero run in opener Thedford (undisclosed) did not see the court in Monday's 80-76 victory over Iowa State.

Impact Thedford worked his way into a prominent role in his sophomore year at Memphis in 2025-26, starting 17 of 27 appearances and averaging 8.4 points and 5.0 rebounds when it was all said and done. He would presumably have had a chance to regain those minutes in his junior year, but the 6-5 guard was limited in exhibition play by an unspecified injury which appears to have lingered into the opener. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against VCU.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fred Smith Jr. - No action in upset win Smith (foot) did not see the court in Monday's 80-76 win over Iowa State.

Impact Smith was held out of a closed scrimmage in mid-October and proceeded to miss both exhibition games for Memphis. The Tigers were able to pull the road upset with a 10-man rotation that was missing the four-star freshman, implying Smith still wasn't physically ready to go. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against VCU.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Julius Thedford - Limited minutes in exhibition Thedford (undisclosed) did not score (0-1 FG) in three minutes during Wednesday's 93-81 exhibition loss to Arkansas.

Impact Thedford was previously reported to be dealing with a minor injury, and while he was able to suit up against the Razorbacks, he played just three minutes. The 6-foot-5 junior attempted a single shot during his time on the floor on Wednesday but did not record another stat against Arkansas. It's unclear whether his limited participation is due to lingering effects from his injury, but he can still likely be looked at as questionable for Monday's season opener against Iowa State.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Reid - Scores 26 in exhibition Reid scored a team-high 26 points (11-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT) with four assists in 34 minutes during the exhibition win over Mississippi State on Friday.

Impact The 5-10 Reid had a solid season with Northwestern in 2025-26. He averaged 10.1 points and a team-high 5.0 assists, but only converted 39.0 percent of his field goals and 31.7 percent from long range. The senior's shooting percentages were better in his first two season with South Florida, so he could bounce back with the Tigers.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Julius Thedford - Dealing with minor injury Thedford is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury but is expected to be available for the exhibition game against Arkansas on Wednesday, according to Jason Munz of The Commercial...

Impact Thedford didn't play Friday, but the guard isn't expected to be sidelined for long. He's expected to take the court against Arkansas on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in what will be the team's final exhibition game before the regular-season opener against Iowa State on Monday, Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dale Brown, who has the most wins of any LSU basketball coach, dies at age 90

Dale Brown, who coached some of the most successful basketball teams in LSU history, as well as one of the Tigers' most famous players in Shaquille O’Neal, has died

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Brandin Cummings - Expected to play Friday Cummings is expected to play Friday for Memphis, according to Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Cummings sat out the team's secret scrimmage against Jacksonville State earlier this month, and now he's ready to step on the hardwood with the regular season right around the corner. Cummings was fully cleared for basketball activities in July after recovering from an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway willing to spend up to $2.6 million of his own money to pay for roster

Memphis men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway says he's willing to contribute up to $2.6 million this year to enhance the team's competitiveness

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

A judge in Colorado and a Nashville chancellor issued rulings Friday that will give 30 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility and prevent the NCAA from keeping them out o...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Dug McDaniel - 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

Zach Davis - Granted extra year by injunction Davis has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA to play an additional season, per The Field of 68.

Impact This is a notable eligibility development for Davis after his Memphis stint. The former Memphis wing appears to have secured extra eligibility, and he'll now be able to enter the portal if he wants to explore options. His availability for another season now appears tied to the temporary injunction referenced in the report.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dug McDaniel - 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

Brandin Cummings - Cleared for full activity Cummings (ankle) has been fully cleared for all basketball-related activities after his ankle injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This confirms Cummings is no longer facing injury restrictions as he prepares for his first season at Memphis. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 12.5 points on 26.2 minutes across just 19 games last campaign with Pittsburgh.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

The college basketball transfer portal officially opened on April 7, and we're keeping up with all the moves here.

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

Maxim Logue - Committing to Memphis Logue has committed to Memphis, according to Roman Cleary of Bluff City Media.

Impact Logue initially committed to UNC on April 21, but decommitted on May 2, and has now found a new home with the Tigers. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds for FAU in the 2025-26 campaign.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Reid leads Memphis against No. 22 Vanderbilt after 32-point game

No. 24 Vanderbilt hosts Memphis after Reid's 32-point performance

Reid and Memphis take down VCU 89-88

Memphis Tigers vs No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Reid's second-half scoring helps Memphis beat No. 18 Iowa State 80-76

Jayden Reid Hits Three Off The Screen To Seal UPSET WIN For Memphis vs No. 18 Iowa State

Luke Almodovar Finishes POSTER DUNK With Authority To End 1st Half, Giving Memphis Lead vs Iowa State

Dale Brown, who has the most wins of any LSU basketball coach, dies at age 90

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway willing to spend up to $2.6 million of his own money to pay for roster

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In