Community Picks: UIC 51% vs Memphis 49%

901 Hoops is a weekly newsletter by The Commercial Appeal highlighting content from the high school, college and professional basketball scene in Memphis. It will include some of the best of the Commercial Appeal's basketball coverage, including recruiting updates and everything else you should know Continue to Article

November 07, 2019 5:37:pm EST

James Wiseman of Washington has not yet played an NCAA game, and he won't until Friday night when he is on ESPN against No. 16 Baylor. But hype is hype, and the incoming freshman is considered almost a lock to be the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft by one offshore sportsbook. Sportsbetting.ag has Continue to Article

November 07, 2019 12:00:am EST

Is it ever too early to start talking mock drafts? Probably. Is now too early? Maybe. But college basketball tipped off last night, so we're going to take our first look at players that could find themselves on the Charlotte Hornets next season. These mock drafts used various means of projecting Continue to Article

November 06, 2019 3:00:pm EST

There's no pretending: James Wiseman makes everything better.  He debuted for the Tigers Tuesday, scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead Memphis to a 97-64 victory over South Carolina State.  Not even Penny Hardaway would attempt to mask the impact Wiseman has on the team.  "James Wiseman Continue to Article

November 06, 2019 12:04:pm EST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — James Wiseman, the nation’s top-rated recruit, had 28 points and 11 rebounds as No. 14 Memphis beat South Carolina State 97-64 on Tuesday night. Fellow freshman Precious Achiuwa added 14 points and eight rebounds for Memphis (1-0). Wiseman connected on 11 of 14 shots and blocked three Continue to Article

November 05, 2019 10:46:pm EST