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Memphis hires Luke Walton to coach during lockout Mon Aug 22 17:34:09 2011 EST
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Some NBA players have chosen to take their talents overseas during the lockout. Lakers forward Luke Walton is taking another path. University of Memphis head coach Josh Pastner has hired Walton to join the men's basketball coaching staff, it was announced Monday. The move is pending approval by the university and Tennessee state boards of regents. "Luke is going to bring great excitement and great energy to the Tigers program, and we're thrilled to have him," Past
Memphis extends Schoenrock's contract Tue Jun 28 19:46:35 2011 EST
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The University of Memphis has rewarded head baseball coach Daron Schoenrock with a two-year contract extension through the 2012-13 season. He just led the Tigers to their fourth 30-win season since 1995. "We have recommended that coach Schoenrock contract as head baseball coach at the University of Memphis be extended for two years," athletics director R.C. Johnson said. "The squad was very competitive this season with several notable victories, and with the compl
Calipari gets new deal at Kentucky Mon Jun 27 09:34:57 2011 EST
ocess and clearly demonstrated that he wants to be at Kentucky for a long time. We evened out his yearly compensation without adding to his base salary." Calipari took over the program in April 2009 after a successful nine-year run at the University of Memphis. He also coached at Massachusetts on the college level and has taken each of his three schools to the Final Four. "I'd like to thank [school president] Dr. Todd and Mitch for this great opportunity and the Big Blue Nation for their unbeli
Memphis' McFerrin receives contract extension Tue Jun 21 18:31:28 2011 EST
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - After leading the University of Memphis women's basketball team to back-to-back 20-win seasons, head coach Melissa McFerrin has been rewarded with a one-year contract extension, through the 2015-16 campaign. "Over the past three years, coach McFerrin has elevated the women's basketball program to a contender for league championships and we know that the future is very bright for our women's program," Memphis athletics director R.C. Johnson said. McFerrin is enteri
Blazers sign C Barron for rest of season Tue Apr 12 14:09:31 2011 EST
reed to terms with center Earl Barron on a contract for the rest of the season, the club announced on Tuesday. The 29-year-old combined to play in 19 games, making six starts, for Phoenix and Milwaukee this season, posting per-game averages of 3.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in just over 14 minutes of action. For his career, the University of Memphis product is averaging 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 108 games -- 27 starts -- spanning parts of five seasons with Miami, New York, the Suns and Bucks.
Memphis basketball legend Larry Finch dies Sat Apr  2 18:34:50 2011 EST
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - University of Memphis basketball legend Larry Finch died Saturday at the age of 60. The cause of death is not known, but Finch suffered multiple strokes over the past 10 years. As a player, Finch led the Tigers to the 1973 NCAA championship game before losing to UCLA. Finch went on to coach Memphis from 1986-97, posting a 220-130 record with six NCAA tournament berths. His 220 coaching victories are the most in school history.
Memphis rewards Pastner with contract extension Tue Mar 29 17:43:39 2011 EST
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The University of Memphis signed men's head basketball coach Josh Pastner to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday. The 33-year-old's new pact is worth $1.7 million annually and runs through the 2015-16 season. "We are delighted that coach Pastner has accepted our contract offer and will remain as our basketball coach for years to come," said Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson. "He is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting young coaches in the country,
Willis Wilson takes over as coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Fri Mar 25 19:36:45 2011 EST
. Wilson spent 16 years at the helm of the Rice Owls and is the winningest coach in the program's history. He posted a career record of 219-246 at the school. Most recently, Wilson served two seasons as an assistant to Josh Pastner at the University of Memphis. Wilson's appointment is pending approval of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The Islanders were looking for a replacement for Perry Clark, whose contract was not renewed following this past season. He spent the previ
Memphis kicks freshman guard off team Sat Nov 13 18:07:16 2010 EST
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - University of Memphis basketball coach Josh Pastner announced Saturday that freshman guard Jelan Kendrick has been kicked off the team. "After meeting with Jelan today, we decided it was best that we part ways," said Pastner. "We are grateful and thankful for his time with the Memphis program, and we wish him all the best." The 6-foot-6 Kendrick was a McDonald's All-American and consensus top-15 recruit.
Lorenzen Wright's death ruled a homicide Thu Jul 29 19:23:07 2010 EST
ember of the Grizzlies family. Lorenzen delighted fans on the court with his passion and off the court with his generosity in a Memphis community that watched him grow throughout his playing career at Booker T. Washington High School, the University of Memphis and the NBA. "In his five seasons with the Grizzlies, Lorenzen played an integral role in guiding this franchise to three consecutive playoff appearances and was a member of the inaugural Memphis Grizzlies team in 2001. "On behalf of the
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