Get to know Memphis' rebuilt roster, Jayden Reid and Tylik Weeks before Mississippi State hosts the Tigers in Friday's basketball exhibition.

The American conference held its media days event on Sunday and Monday, and ESPN+ ran interviews with the players and coaches on Monday. Penny Hardaway brought guard Jayden Reid and wing Tylik Weeks with him to the event, and both players talked about their decision to transfer to Memphis and expectations for the season.

Blue Ribbon Yearbook released their college basketball preseason magazine for the 2026-27 season, and they predict Memphis will win the American and make the NCAA Tournament.