TYRESE HUNTER NEWS

Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness

Kyan Evans made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead No. 12 seed Colorado State past fifth-seeded Memphis 78-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Fr...

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Memphis and Colorado State meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 16 Memphis Tigers square off against the Colorado State Rams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Memphis will be without Tyrese Hunter to open the NCAA Tournament

Memphis won’t be at full strength going into Friday’s first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against Colorado State with Tyrese Hunter still out with the left foot injury he suffered...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Tyrese Hunter injury update for Memphis vs Colorado State men's March Madness game Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter updated his status ahead of the Tigers' 2025 NCAA Tournament first-round game vs. Colorado State to start March...

MARCH 20 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play vs. Rams Hunter (foot) won't be available against Colorado State in the Round of 64, per Jason Munz of the The Commercial Appeal.

Impact Hunter told reporters Thursday afternoon he's not going to play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon against the Rams. The star guard missed the AAC Tournament Final against UAB, and he'll make it two straight absences. If Memphis moves on, he'll have another chance to play on Sunday. Hunter averages 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

A look at injuries that could shape the NCAA Tournament and the brackets of millions of Americans

The hopes of No. 1 seed Houston of cutting down the NCAA Tournament nets might rest on J’Wan Roberts’ ailing right ankle

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Penny Hardaway growing as a head coach in his Memphis Tigers' latest March Madness trip

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway thrilled as an NBA player and showed his chops as a masterful college recruiter even managing the changing world with the transfer portal and name, ima...

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Behind in recovery Hunter (foot) is behind Dante Harris (ankle) in terms of injury recovery, according to Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Currently, Memphis' team is trying to get two of its point guards back in Hunter and Harris. If the team's head coach Penny Hardaway is to be believed, Hunter is slacking in progress compared to Harris. Hardaway has not ruled out Hunter for Memphis' upcoming game, scheduled for Friday against Colorado State, by saying "there is a small percentage" in terms of him returning. However, Munz's update indicates Hunter is doubtful more than questionable as the Tigers prepare for what will be their first but possibly last matchup of their 2025 NCAA Tournament schedule.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis G Tyrese Hunter (foot) out vs. UAB in AAC final Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter has been ruled out of Sunday’s American Athletic Conference tournament title game versus UAB with a left foot in...

MARCH 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Officially out for AAC Title game Hunter (foot) is officially out for Memphis' clash with UAB in the AAC Title game, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Hunter was spotted wearing a boot on his left leg and using crutches pregame, which suggested that he's unavailable for the AAC Title game. That's proven accurate, as the star senior will now officially miss his just second game of the season. Hunter, who averages 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals on 42/40/77 shooting splits, has been the engine that makes Memphis go on this AAC title run, but if the Tigers want to secure an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament with a win, they'll need to do it without their point guard.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Using crutches, wearing boot Hunter (foot) was seen using crutches and wearing a walking boot before the 2025 AAC Championship Game scheduled for Sunday, according to Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian.

Impact Hunter using crutches and a walking boot suggests he will sit out the 2025 AAC Championship Game. This makes sense, even though Memphis is fighting for higher seeding in this year's NCAA tournament. Hunter can get added rest before March Madness, which the Tigers are a shoo-in to get in anyway. However, the implication does not completely confirm that he is out, which a later update might do.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

How Memphis plans to move forward after Tyrese Hunter injury: 'The next guy's going to step up' Tyrese Hunter left Saturday's game with a foot injury. Here's what Penny Hardaway said about Hunter's injury and how Memphis will move forwa...

MARCH 15 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

PJ Haggerty finishes strong for No. 16 Memphis in 78-77 win over Tulane in AAC tourney semis

PJ Haggerty made eight free throws and forced a huge turnover in the final minute as 16th-ranked Memphis beat Tulane 78-77 to advance to the American Athletic Conference Tournament...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Questionable for ACC Champ Game Hunter (foot) didn't return to Saturday's game against Tulane and should be considered questionable for the ACC Championship Game on Sunday, Jonah Dylan of The Commercial Appeal re...

Impact Hunter left Saturday's game with a foot injury and didn't return, but the Tigers aren't going to make a quick decision on his status for Sunday's Championship Game. Hunter is averaging 10.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game since the beginning of March.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Hunter (foot) is questionable to return to Saturday's matchup versus Tulane, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Hunter is currently being evaluated in the locker room after suffering a foot injury leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. If he ends up being unable to return, Baraka Okojie will likely see increased playing time for the remainder of the game.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

PJ Haggerty scores 42 for Memphis after coach Penny Hardaway told standout guard he had to produce

PJ Haggerty's career-high 42 points for Memphis came after a message from coach Penny Hardaway

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Memphis meets Wichita State in AAC Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

16 points, 7 dimes in finale Hunter amassed 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound, seven assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 84-68 victory over South Florida.

Impact Hunter closed out the regular season with a five-game scoring high and has averaged career-bests in scoring (14.1 ppg) and rebounding (3.9 rpg) in his fourth collegiate season and first year with Memphis. He and the NCAA Tournament-bound Tigers have won five in a row and 13 of 14 heading into the AAC tournament, where they'll have the top seed.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Haggerty, Dainja lead 2nd-half rally in No. 16 Memphis' 84-68 victory over South Florida

PJ Haggerty and Dain Dainja scored 20 points apiece and No. 16 Memphis won the outright American Athletic Conference regular-season title, taking over in the second half to beat So...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Haggerty scores 25, Rogers adds 21 to help No. 18 Memphis beat UAB 88-81

PJ Haggerty scored 17 of his 25 points in the final 12 minutes to help No. 18 Memphis rally from an 11-point deficit to beat UAB 88-81

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

No. 22 Memphis takes on Florida Atlantic after Hunter's 24-point game

No. 22 Memphis hosts the Florida Atlantic Owls after Tyrese Hunter scored 24 points in Memphis' 84-79 overtime loss to the Wichita State Shockers

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Hunter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against South Florida.

Impact To no surprise, Hunter will return to his spot in the starting five after a one-game absence. The Texas transfer has been excellent this season, averaging a career-high 14.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per contest.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Hunter (knee) will be available for Thursday's game against USF, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Hunter will make his return against the Bulls following a one-game absence with a knee injury. The senior guard has been a star for the Tigers this season, averaging 14.5 points per game since transferring in from Texas in the off-season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

GTD against USF Hunter (knee) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's showdown with South Florida, Jason Munz of The Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Hunter, who missed his first game since middle school with a right-knee injury during Sunday's win over Temple, will be a game-time call for the Tigers on Thursday. The 6-foot senior transfer from Texas is averaging 14.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals across 23 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Temple Hunter (undisclosed) won't start for Memphis against Temple on Sunday, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact It's unclear why Hunter is out of the lineup, but something must be amiss. The star point guard is the heartbeat of the team and averages 14.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals. Dante Harris will start in his place.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE