Penny Hardaway just landed another big piece for Memphis. Southern Miss forward Tylik Weeks has committed to the Tigers, giving the program the kind of ready-made scorer every coach goes hunting for in the transfer portal. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 19.7 points and 5.4 rebounds last season, ranking among the top scorers in the country and adding some real punch to a roster in the middle of a major offseason overhaul.
Weeks chose Memphis over Ole Miss after an official visit to campus on April 20, according to the Daily Memphian. That report notes the decision came Friday and that an official university announcement had not yet appeared at the time. Weeks had previously taken an official visit to Ole Miss on April 15 before heading to Memphis.
Stats And Background
Listed at 6-foot-7, Weeks averaged 19.7 points and 5.4 rebounds for Southern Miss in 2025-26, according to ESPN. He finished the season among the top 40 scorers nationally and put together multiple 30-point performances for the Golden Eagles, giving Memphis fans plenty of film to get excited about.
What Weeks Brings On The Court
Scouts and local coverage describe Weeks as a physical interior driver who thrives attacking the paint, creating his own shot and finishing through contact. He shot roughly 22 percent from three while converting nearly 50 percent of his two-point attempts and drawing a heavy number of free-throw trips, per On3. Before Southern Miss, he starred at Southwest Mississippi Community College, where his all-around production helped turn him into one of the more sought-after names in the transfer portal.
Where He Fits For Penny
Memphis has been aggressive in the portal this spring, and Weeks would be the Tigers' seventh transfer addition of the 2026 cycle, sliding in as an instant-offense option on the wing. The pickup was quickly flagged by local radio and roster trackers, with early projections penciling Weeks in as a legitimate candidate to start in Hardaway's rotation. 92.9 FM ESPN broke down how his driving and foul-drawing ability could open up the Tigers' offense, while national outlets such as Yahoo Sports quickly updated their Memphis transfer trackers.
An official University of Memphis announcement had not appeared as of Friday, but reporters indicated that formal confirmation could follow once paperwork is finalized, The Commercial Appeal reported. For Memphis fans, Weeks represents an immediately proven scorer who can reshape the Tigers' floor spacing and give Hardaway another late-game option when the offense bogs down.
