The Will Coleman Show

Episode 9: A Conversation With Former Tiger Willie Kemp

Welcome to the Will Coleman Show Episode 9! In this episode, Will is joined by former Tiger point guard, Willie Kemp. Willie and Will discuss: - Willie's upbringing in Bolivar, TN - Playing for John Calipari and Josh Pastner - His post-Memphis basketball career - Why he retired from playing overseas - His journey into coaching

Episode 6: Get Them Boys To Memphis

Welcome to the Will Coleman Show Episode 6. In this episode, Will debriefs the Tigers' season and talks about the incoming class for Penny Hardaway this year. He also shares a story from his daughter's volleyball tournament this past weekend and how he had the chance to grow as a father. To end the show, Will hands out his weekly Bluff City Bad Ass Award.

Episode 3: The Memphis Tigers Are In; What Game Scares Us?

Welcome to The Will Coleman Show Episode 3!    In this episode, Will talks about:   -Memphis Tigers matchup versus #1 ranked Houston  -Turnover issues -Locker room adjustments   -Which upcoming game scares Will the most?    Will also gives out his first "Bluff City Bad Ass" award to MPD Officer Shaw who made the news this week helping a young man while on duty.

Episode 2: Interview with CJ Rodgers

Welcome to The Will Coleman Show Ep 2.    Will is joined by former Tiger and current Team Thad coach, CJ Rodgers.  They talk about college recruiting, Tiger basketball, the state of the Tiger program under Penny Hardaway and much more!    Rodgers is a Georgia native, former D1 athlete and professional basketball player with G- League experience. The bulk of his career was spent overseas in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Bosnia. He started his Player Development Coaching career while still in college helping coach a boys and girls club team in Savannah. He then blossomed in Memphis under former NBA vet and Player Development Coach of New York Knicks and Head Coach of Winchester Knicks Kevin Whitted learning more about the game and how to break it down from not only a physical standpoint but mental as well.    Notable Athletes worked with: Skal Labissère, Raynere Thorton, Kameron Jones, Kareem Brewton, Lance Thomas, Damion Baugh, Dj Jeffries, Carter Whitt, Bryce McGowens, Manny Obaseki, Chandler Jackson.

Episode 1: Memphis is Home; the Culture of Memphis Basketball

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Will Coleman Show.  In this episode Will Coleman shares the direction of the podcast and goes into detail about his journey to Memphis and playing for the University in 2009. He shares how his life changed being here in Memphis, and how he views the city.  He also shares his thoughts on the current edition of the Memphis Tiger basketball program. He speaks on what he loves about this team, and the culture that Penny Hardaway has built.