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Emoni Bates committed to Memphis on Wednesday over Michigan State, Oregon, and the G-League. Bates, the #3 recruit in the 2021 class, reclassified into this class earlier this month. Before that, he was the #1 prospect in the 2022 class from the start. The 6’9″ small forward from Ypsilanti, Michigan was originally committed to Michigan […] READ MORE
LWOS coverage of the college basketball season continues with the American Athletic Conference (AAC) preview. The AAC is one of the best mid-major conferences in the country and should be a three bid league this year, at least. There is plenty of talent in this league, but as usual, these teams will be known for […] READ MORE
Precious Achiuwa has been slightly under the radar this season, but his draft stock has continued to climb with his stellar play. He should find a great spot in the NBA. Precious Achiuwa 2020 NBA Draft Profile College Career Achiuwa was part of the loaded Memphis Tigers recruiting class put together by Penny Hardaway. He […] READ MORE
James Wiseman, the number one recruit in the nation, decided to leave the University of Memphis to begin preparing for the 2020 NBA Draft. Wiseman has been suspended for the last 12 games and was expected to return to the court next week. James Wiseman Leaves Memphis to Prepare for 2020 NBA Draft Wiseman suited […] READ MORE
James Wiseman, the projected number one pick in the 2020 NBA draft, has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA. According to Wiseman’s lawyers, Penny Hardaway financially assisted the Wiseman family in their move to the Memphis area in 2018. This move enabled Wiseman to play for Hardaway’s high school team, Memphis East. In doing so, […] READ MORE
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the Memphis Tigers and they are National Championship threats. There hasn’t been this much hype since John Calipari and current Detroit Piston Derrick Rose led them to the 2008 National Title game. There were many questions surrounding the hiring of Penny Hardaway as head coach a year ago. Now, […] READ MORE
Although the Orlando Magic franchise is young compared to others, this team has had enough legends to go around. The Orlando Magic All-Time team doesn’t compare to rosters such as the Los Angeles Lakers or the Boston Celtics, but it’s no joke. Many players have come and gone, and many haven’t stayed long, but the […] READ MORE
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