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Memphis basketball starts at No. 85 in KenPom preseason ratings

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Memphis basketball starts at No. 85 in KenPom preseason ratings

Summary

Memphis basketball debuted at No. 85 in the 2027 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings released October 12. The Tigers rank No. 72 in offensive rating and No. 87 in defensive rating, making them the top team in the American conference. Following a challenging season with a 13-19 record, coach Penny Hardaway overhauled the roster, retaining only William Whorton and Julius Thedford while bringing in 13 new players. The Tigers’ projected record is 18-13, with a conference mark of 12-6. They will face strong non-conference opponents like Iowa State, ranked No. 6 in KenPom ratings, in their season opener on November 6.

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•Memphis ranked No. 85 in KenPom preseason ratings.
•Josh Hardaway brought in 13 new players this season.
•Tigers face Iowa State, ranked No. 6, in opener.
•Project record: 18-13 overall, 12-6 conference.

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3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Memphis basketball debuts at No. 85 in preseason KenPom ratings

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The 2027 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings released on Sunday, and Memphis debuted at No. 85 in the preseason ratings. The Tigers rank No. 72 in offensive rating and No. 87 in defensive rating, and they are the top ranked team in the American conference.
— Yahoo Sports

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