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5 days ago
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PJ Haggerty, nation's third-leading scorer, transfers to Kansas State and withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft
Former Memphis guard PJ Haggerty has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will transfer to Kansas State, according to reports. The nation's third-leading scorer last season for Memphis, Haggerty entered the transfer portal on April 17. Last season, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 21.7 points for the Tigers, shooting 36% on 107 3-point attempts while averaging 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals. With that production, he earned him AAC player of the year and second-team All-America honors. Haggerty, 21, will be a redshirt junior and play for his fourth program in four seasons. He redshirted as a freshman at TCU before transferring to Tulsa for one season and then joining Penny Hardaway's program at Memphis. Memphis finished 29-8 and won the AAC regular-season and conference tournament titles with Haggerty leading the way. The Tigers lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Colorado State, 78-70. Haggerty scored 18 points with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in that defeat. Haggerty's father was seeking $4 million in NIL compensation from his next college basketball program, according to Field of 68 reporter Jeff Goodman. Yet he apparently had to settle for much less on the open market. Playing primarily at point guard was also a major consideration for Haggerty, which he did not do at Memphis. Yahoo Sports NBA Draft analyst Kevin O'Connor did not list Haggerty among the top 62 prospects on his big board, which explains his decision to withdraw from draft consideration and return to college. However, he reportedly made a good showing at the NBA Draft Combine. He hit 73% of his shots in individual drills, one of the top five shooters among the invited prospects. Additionally, Haggerty scored 18 points with seven rebounds in a scrimmage. Early entrants for the NBA Draft have until May 28 to withdraw if they want to keep their NCAA eligibility.
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5 days ago
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PJ Haggerty, nation's 3rd-leading scorer, transfers to Kansas State and withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft
Guard PJ Haggerty has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will transfer to Kansas State, according to reports. The nation's third-leading scorer last season for Memphis, Haggerty entered the transfer portal on April 17. Last season, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 21.7 points for the Tigers, shooting 36% on 107 3-point attempts while averaging 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals. With that production, he earned him AAC player of the year and second-team All-America honors. Haggerty, 21, will be a redshirt junior and play for his fourth program in four seasons. He redshirted as a freshman at TCU before transferring to Tulsa for one season and then joining Penny Hardaway's program at Memphis. Memphis finished 29-8 and won the AAC regular-season and conference tournament titles with Haggerty leading the way. The Tigers lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Colorado State, 78-70. Haggerty scored 18 points with six rebounds, three assists and two steals in that defeat. Haggerty's father was seeking $4 million in NIL compensation from his next college basketball program, according to Field of 68 reporter Jeff Goodman. Yet he apparently had to settle for much less on the open market. Playing primarily at point guard was also a major consideration for Haggerty, which he did not do at Memphis. Yahoo Sports NBA Draft analyst Kevin O'Connor did not list Haggerty among the top 62 prospects on his big board, which explains his decision to withdraw from draft consideration and return to college. However, he reportedly made a good showing at the NBA draft combine. He hit 73% of his shots in individual drills, one of the top five shooters among the invited prospects. Additionally, Haggerty scored 18 points with seven rebounds in a scrimmage. Early entrants for the NBA Draft have until May 28 to withdraw if they want to keep their NCAA eligibility.
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5 days ago
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PJ Haggerty, nation's 3rd-leading scorer, transfers to Kansas State and withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft
Guard PJ Haggerty has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will transfer to Kansas State, according to reports. The nation's third-leading scorer last season for Memphis, Haggerty entered the transfer portal on April 17. Last season, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 21.7 points for the Tigers, shooting 36% on 107 3-point attempts while averaging 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals. With that production, he earned him AAC player of the year and second-team All-America honors. Advertisement Haggerty, 21, will be a redshirt junior and play for his fourth program in four seasons. He redshirted as a freshman at TCU before transferring to Tulsa for one season and then joining Penny Hardaway's program at Memphis. Memphis finished 29-8 and won the AAC regular-season and conference tournament titles with Haggerty leading the way. The Tigers lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Colorado State, 78-70. Haggerty scored 18 points with six rebounds, three assists and two steals in that defeat. Haggerty's father was seeking $4 million in NIL compensation from his next college basketball program, according to Field of 68 reporter Jeff Goodman. Yet he apparently had to settle for much less on the open market. Advertisement Playing primarily at point guard was also a major consideration for Haggerty, which he did not do at Memphis. Yahoo Sports NBA Draft analyst Kevin O'Connor did not list Haggerty among the top 62 prospects on his big board, which explains his decision to withdraw from draft consideration and return to college. However, he reportedly made a good showing at the NBA draft combine. He hit 73% of his shots in individual drills, one of the top five shooters among the invited prospects. Additionally, Haggerty scored 18 points with seven rebounds in a scrimmage. Early entrants for the NBA Draft have until May 28 to withdraw if they want to keep their NCAA eligibility.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
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Penny Hardaway assistant named HC at Memphis HBCU
LeMoyne-Owen College, an HBCU in Memphis, TN, has named Faragi Phillips, an assistant coach at the University of Memphis under Penny Hardaway, its new head men's basketball coach. After two challenging seasons, LeMoyne-Owen seeks to rebuild its basketball program. Phillips brings valuable experience to this HBCU. During his time there, the Tigers achieved some of their best results in years. In Phillips's first season under Penny Hardaway, the team posted a 26-9 record. They won their first American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship and defeated the #1-ranked Houston Cougars. That victory marked the first time in program history that Memphis beat the top-ranked team in the nation. The Tigers also earned back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances during Phillips' tenure. Phillips played a key role in player development. He helped guide All-American guard Kendric Davis, who led the AAC in scoring and assists and earned MVP honors in the conference tournament. In addition, David Jones emerged as a top performer, earning All-AAC First Team recognition and leading the league in scoring. Before joining Memphis, Phillips worked as an assistant at Vanderbilt University under Jerry Stackhouse. There, he helped develop future NBA players Aaron Nesmith and Saben Lee. He also mentored Scotty Pippen Jr., who led the scoring in the SEC. Phillips now takes over the LeMoyne-Owen Magicians from former NBA star Bonzi Wells. Wells served as head coach from 2021 to 2024. During his time, the program focused on player development but struggled to achieve consistent success on the court. A former standout at Mississippi Valley State-another HBCU- Faragi Phillips led the Delta Devils to the 1996 NCAA Tournament, where they faced the Allen Iverson-led Georgetown Hoyas. With his first-hand understanding of the history and value of historically Black colleges and universities, his return to HBCU basketball brings hope for a fresh start at LeMoyne-Owen. Looking ahead to the 2025–26 season, Phillips plans to focus on recruiting and building a competitive team. With his experience and deep Memphis ties, the Magicians may be poised for a turnaround. The post Penny Hardaway assistant named HC at Memphis HBCU appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
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11-05-2025
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Seton Hall basketball adds Jacob Dar, transfer wing from Rice
The Seton Hall basketball program's search for shooters – probably the priciest attribute on the free-agent market, along with rim protectors – has landed one in the transfer portal. Jacob Dar, a wing who played at Rice this past season, committed to the Pirates. Advertisement Here are three things to know about the 6-foot-7 junior. Nov 9, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Rice Owls guard Jacob Dar (5) controls the ball as Florida State Seminoles guard Daquan Davis (5) defends during the first half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images 1. He came on strong this past season Making his Division I debut with Rice in 2024-25, Dar averaged 7.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game, shooting .406 from the field, .370 from 3-point range and .746 from the free-throw line. However, he came on strong in American Athletic Conference action, moving into the starting lineup and averaging 10.4 points and 4.2 boards while shooting 41.3 percent from 3-point range in AAC games. That ranked fifth in the league in 3-point percentage. In a 3-point loss to Memphis in February, Dar posted 17 points on 4-of-10 shooting (including 3-of-5 from deep), grabbed eight rebounds (five offensive) and blocked three shots. The effort caught the attention of Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, who recruited him this offseason. Advertisement Against North Texas, the AAC's second-place squad, Dar tallied 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed eight boards (four offensive). Against third-place UAB he racked up 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting (including 4-of-7 from deep) to go along with six boards, two assists and two blocks. Rice finished 13-19 overall and 4-14 in the American Athletic Conference. Feb 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Rice Owls guard Jacob Dar (5) shoots the ball against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images 2. He's taken a long road here Dar was born in South Sudan and came to the United States at age 2. He was raised in Utah and Nebraska and attended Freedom Christian Academy in North Carolina. He's grown three inches since his sophomore year of high school. Advertisement Over two years of Division 2 ball with Emory & Henry University in Virginia, including a truncated freshman season when he was limited to 10 games due to an injury, he shot 45 percent from the field, 35.6 percent from 3-point range and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. He also made the college's honor roll both years and received an academic achievement award as a sophomore. Rice listed Dar as a junior; it's unclear if he can gain an extra year of eligibility due to his injury as a freshman. 3. He was heavily recruited in the portal Memphis had him on campus for a visit, and Gonzaga, West Virginia and Minnesota were among the notable programs that reached out to him. Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway was the Pirates' lead recruiter on this one. Advertisement A reported 7-foot wingspan coupled with vertical explosion (he had 19 blocks and 16 dunks in 2024-25) added to the allure. Seton Hall's projected 2025-26 depth chart Guards (4): Budd Clark, TJ Simpkins, A.J. Staton-McCray, Jahseem Felton. Wings (3): Elijah Fisher, Jacob Dar, Joshua Rivera Bigs (2): Godswill Erheriene, Stephon Payne. Jerry Carino has covered the New Jersey sports scene since 1996 and the college basketball beat since 2003. Contact him at jcarino@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Seton Hall basketball adds Jacob Dar, transfer wing from Rice
