Curtis Givens III is transferring from Memphis to Ohio State after one season. The 6-foot-3 guard has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
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Curtis Givens III is transferring to Ohio State
He played one season at Memphis
Givens averaged 9.4 points per game
He has two seasons of eligibility remaining
Givens previously played at LSU
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Former Memphis Tiger Curtis Givens III transferring to Ohio State
Curtis Givens III, leaving Memphis basketball after one season, will transfer to Ohio State, he announced on Instagram on April 23.
The 6-foot-3 combo guard has two seasons of eligibility remaining. The Memphis native came to the Tigers after spending his freshman season at LSU.
Givens, whose high school career began at MUS and finished at Montverde Academy, was coach Penny Hardaway's third-leading scorer (9.4 points per game) and its top 3-point shooter (36.5%). But he struggled to settle into a groove. Givens missed seven games due to various injuries, but he played the second-most minutes among all Tigers (25.7 per game). He made 15 starts and came off the bench in 10 games.
Memphis Tiger Julius Thedford (15) handles the ball against North Texas during a game on Dec. 31, 2025 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
Jan 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Brandin Cummings (3) reacts after making a three point basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Q&A
Why is Curtis Givens III transferring to Ohio State?
Curtis Givens III announced his transfer to Ohio State after one season at Memphis, seeking a new opportunity.
What were Curtis Givens III's stats at Memphis?
At Memphis, Givens averaged 9.4 points per game and was the team's top 3-point shooter with a 36.5% shooting percentage.
How many seasons of eligibility does Curtis Givens III have left?
Curtis Givens III has two seasons of eligibility remaining after transferring to Ohio State.
Where did Curtis Givens III play before Memphis?
Before joining Memphis, Curtis Givens III played his freshman season at LSU.
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Memphis Tigers’ William Whorton (12) looks to make a move in the paint against UAB during an American Conference game on Feb. 22, 2025 at the FedexForum in Memphis, Tenn.
Briarcrest’s Fred Smith Jr. smiles after putting on a Memphis Tigers hat and shirt to announce his commitment to the University of Memphis in the gym at Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tenn., on April 9, 2026.
Memphis basketball commit Cello Jackson looks on after Fred Smith Jr. announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in the gym at Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tenn., on April 9, 2026.
Briarcrest’s Parker Pounds (2) shoots the ball during the DII-AA state quarterfinal against Baylor in Eads, Tenn., on February 28, 2026. Briarcrest defeated Baylor 55-53.
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Memphis Tiger Julius Thedford (15) handles the ball against North Texas during a game on Dec. 31, 2025 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Memphis Tiger Julius Thedford (15) handles the ball against North Texas during a game on Dec. 31, 2025 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Jan 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Brandin Cummings (3) reacts after making a three point basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Washington State Cougars forward Rihards Vavers (15) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Memphis Tigers’ William Whorton (12) looks to make a move in the paint against UAB during an American Conference game on Feb. 22, 2025 at the FedexForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Briarcrest’s Fred Smith Jr. smiles after putting on a Memphis Tigers hat and shirt to announce his commitment to the University of Memphis in the gym at Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tenn., on April 9, 2026.
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Memphis basketball commit Cello Jackson looks on after Fred Smith Jr. announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in the gym at Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tenn., on April 9, 2026.
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Memphis basketball roster 2026-27 for Penny Hardaway after transfer portal additions
Briarcrest’s Parker Pounds (2) shoots the ball during the DII-AA state quarterfinal against Baylor in Eads, Tenn., on February 28, 2026. Briarcrest defeated Baylor 55-53.
Only two players from Hardaway's 2025-26 roster are returning for the 2026-27 season: guard Julius Thedford and forward William Whorton.
Memphis has also added transfers Brandin "Beebah" Cummings (Pitt), Rihards Vavers (Washington State) and Jerry Deng (NC State), as well as incoming freshmen Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson Jr., and Parker Pounds.
The only other player from the Tigers' 2025-26 roster to announce their landing spot is center Simon Majok, who has signed with Nevada.
