Taggart To Test WatersJunior big man enters draft but doesn't hire agentThu, Apr. 09th, 2009 01:13 pm - As has been anticipated, junior center Shawn Taggart will enter the 2009 NBA draft but will not retain an agent, allowing for the opportunity to return for his final year at Memphis. Taggart, the Iowa State transfer, averaged 10.4 points and 7.6 rebounds last season. continued...
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Pastner IntroducedNew Head Man Meets the mediaWed, Apr. 08th, 2009 04:27 am - The University of Memphis introduced Josh Pastner as its new men’s basketball head coach in a Tuesday press conference held on campus. Director of Athletics R.C. Johnson named Pastner Memphis’ head coach late Monday afternoon, and on Tuesday, he made the announcement to Tiger Nation. continued...
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Memphis Gets Its ManJosh Pastner will take over for the departed John CalipariMon, Apr. 06th, 2009 06:11 pm - After a week of going through a list of candidates all very different in both background and approach to the game, the Memphis Tigers are going to name Josh Pastner as their next head coach. Pastner served as assistant to John Calipari during the 2008-2009 season after previously being on the staff at Arizona for the eight years after graduating from the school. continued...
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Thursday DevelopmentsWheels are turning in Memphis coaching searchThu, Apr. 02nd, 2009 09:08 pm - Another day has gone by and the Tigers still do not have a head coach in place, although we know a bit more about the list of folks who will not be roaming the sidelines for Memphis next season. One last ditch effort and one botched courtship mark the goings on for Thursday. continued...
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Pearl, The Top CandidateTennessee Coach has emerged as leading contender to take over at memphisThu, Apr. 02nd, 2009 12:33 pm - Memphis Courtside has learned that Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl has emerged as the top target the Memphis athletic department is looking at to replace the departed John Calipari. Pearl is 98-37 in his four seasons at Tennessee since coming over from UW-Milwaukee.
Athletic director R.C. Johnson is expected to ask permission Thursday to speak with Pearl regarding the position. It is being continued...
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