What Memphis basketball proved in preseason and setting the stage for 2026-27

Memphis basketball's 2026-27 season will be far from exhibition games, with everything on the line moving forward. On the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan break down the Nemanja Popović eligibility ruling and its significant implications for the program. The specifics of the decision, the NCAA's reasoning behind it, how Penny Hardaway will manage his absence, and the overall importance of this matter are all discussed.

Munz and Dylan also look back at the Tigers' preseason exhibition loss to Arkansas and identify which players stood out during that time. As the focus turns to the season opener against Iowa State, the pressure on the program becomes increasingly evident as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. For more information, readers can contact sports writer Jason Munz at jason.munz@commercialappeal.com or follow him on X (@munzly).