Coach Joe Esposito
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Associate Head Basketball 🏀 Coach University of Missouri Kansas City / Jesus follower ✝️ / 38 yrs basketball coach / #BAM Building a Monster
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When you recruit a player you become so close to them. Today is one of the saddest days in my life. Losing one of my favorite guys. Karim lost his battle with cancer today and it hurts so much inside. He was so special with a million dollar smile. RIP Karim Love you big fella
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I’ve gotten a bunch of questions about my profile picture and why do I have a Memphis player’s photo. Well the photo is of Karim Azab
@kimosameh
a player I recruited at Memphis who lost his battle with cancer at the end of last year. He has a special spot in my heart! Miss you
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Special day to see Karim again today. He’s gonna
#BAM
this cancer. So glad to finally meet his parents. So proud of him. Exodus 14:14 – The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
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Texas Tech is one of the most unselfish teams I’ve seen in a long time. Love watching them move that ball.
@TexasTechMBB
@ESPNLasVegas
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Happy for this young man
@iamyoungty1
I truly enjoyed getting to know him and watching him for two years. He has what It takes on and off the court. I look forward to following his career.
#BAM
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Congrats
@Iam1Cent
on getting those JUCO boys no one believed in to the post season. So happy for them. Best of luck.
#BAM
@Memphis_MBB
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I’m excited to say I will be joining
@MarvinMenzies
staff at UNLV
@TheRunninRebels
Two of my dreams come true working with Coach Menzies and working at UNLV which if you know me has always been my dream school. Couldn’t be more excited and blessed.
#UNLV
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Couldn’t be prouder of my guys! I was so blessed to recruit them. These “JUCO” guys are winners on the court & in the classroom. Won 43 games in 2 years &Set a great foundation for years to come. Memphis loved them
@ima_hooper34
@Mikeboogieparks
@raynere_3
@_bvcketz
@Memphis_MBB
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Karim is in my thoughts and prayers. Lord Jesus, thank you that you love Karim. I know that you hate what his illness is doing to him. I ask, that you would heal this disease, that you would have compassion and bring healing to him. Amen
@kimosameh
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Well it’s official! We have the keys and we are moving to Phoenix in 2 weeks. Gonna build the best program in the west at Cesar Chavez High School. I drove down my street and at the park saw about 10 guys playing basketball in 114 degrees. That’s what I’m talking about.
#BAM
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Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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One of these guys sent me this photo this morning and said Thank You it put a tear in my eye. What a special group. Make a run you deserve it.
@_bvcketz
@raynere_3
@ima_hooper34
@4k_Jeremiah
@Mikeboogieparks
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The transfer portal is right in your locker room. If You are constantly going out and adding guys from the transfer portal, Your telling all those guys in your locker room that You don't believe in them, and you don't think they can play. Development is the true Winner!
#BAM
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So proud of my guy
@Justin_Gray11
I can remember five years ago telling him and his family Texas Tech is a perfect place for Him. His class turned Techs program around 2 NCAA tourneys and an elite 8 appearance. Helped advance many coaches careers. They were the invention of
#BAM
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Keep his guy in your prayers today!!
@kimosameh
Yesterday was an important part of his fight to beat this cancer. I was hoping to see him today but his visitors are limited.
For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.
~ Jeremiah 30:17
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Amazing what one year can do. From Phoenix to Kansas City. Down 80 lbs and still working. Today I actually ran sprints with the team. Im excited to keep fighting and lose 100 before the start of the season.
#BAM
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Something we talked about for years! Now let’s go build this monster! So excited to be with
@MarvinMenzies
#BAM
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Here’s the definition of a Student/Athlete: Jamal Johnson was the Highest ranked player to sign in the AAC by Rivals last year and the 2nd highest player ranked by 247. He does it in the classroom as well! He goes 4.0 gpa this summer and a 3.8 gpa this fall
#BAM
@_jamaljohnson
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Wish I could be at senior night with these first class young men. Recruiting each of them was so different and rewarding. Semi Finals last year let’s win it this year. Love you guys.
@_bvcketz
@raynere_3
@Mikeboogieparks
@ima_hooper34
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Wishing my guys the best of luck this season. You have a huge fan in Vegas. Nothing better than recruiting and coaching you guys. Make me proud.
#BAM
@ima_hooper34
@raynere_3
@Mikeboogieparks
@_bvcketz
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Happy Birthday to one of the true legends in the coaching profession
@CoachTubbySmith
Sitting beside you for so many years has made me a better person, father, husband and coach. One of the truly good guys in the profession that did everything the right way.
#BAM
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Can’t believe my son is 19 today. Today is a day I will never forget. Surgery at birth and all the complications he went through. Jacob was a miracle network child and has grown into such a great young man. So proud of him for all he has done!
@esposito_jacob
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Had to prove to my team that the rim is big enough to fit me through it. Makes you think about shooting percentages in a different way. Started doing this demonstration with the worlds greatest shooter
@davehopla
at many camps. I bet our percentage goes up now.
@ESPNLasVegas
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I lost my Dad, my best friend and the man I admired the most. He was such a Man of faith. It will truly be an honor to present his Eulogy on Saturday. I love you Dad.
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So happy for these guys and their bid in the NIT Tournament. I wouldn’t want to play them especially in Memphis. No better place to end your great careers than MSG. So proud of you guys.
@ima_hooper34
@Mikeboogieparks
@raynere_3
@_bvcketz
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I want to thank
@CoachTubbySmith
for an unbelievable 11 seasons together sitting at his side learning everyday. I’ve been blessed to have worked with such an icon in the business. I’ll never forget all the great memories
@GopherMBB
@TexasTechMBB
@Memphismbb
#BAM
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How about this guy! Raynere Thornton picks up his first double-double of the year. Did everything but sell popcorn! career highs in points (16) and rebounds (11). Don’t forget to mention his 3.5 GPA!
@raynere_3
#BAM
#GoTigersGo
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What a great game! 4 years ago these guys had a dream. So proud of them.
@Justin_Gray11
@K3VANS12
@SuperDuperZach
@kingno_
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So proud of our Guys they posted the highest basketball team GPA in team history! We had 9 guys with a 3.0 or higher! That’s the best
#BAM
of all. They deserve the Fedex Forum to be packed!
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Recruiting these guys was an honor and I’m proud to see they are finishing their careers at Memphis where they started. This
#4awesome
will take them back to the NCAA Tourney for sure. Best of luck. I’ll be watching and routing you guys on.
#BAM
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@Memphis_MBB
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Mike I remember that picture like it was yesterday. Tell the fellas to go out and kick butt for Karim. Every game you win he will be smiling with that great smile!!!
Life too short😭 my dawg gon! I was praying you’ll make it cuz I know you a fighter! We had good memories since day 1! May you Rest In Peace brotha 🙏🏾 I love you 💙🤞🏾
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Congrats Jamal Johnson named Alabama 1st team All-State. 24.8 ppg, 7.1 rpg. So excited he's part of the
#fam
@_jamaljohnson
#BAM
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#WellHelloThere
Enjoy
#MemphisMadness
tonight. Proud for the guys that fought for us last year. You deserve the excitement.
#JUCO4
#20wins
#BAM
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So exited for Mike Parks drafted today in the G-league by the Raptors!! Enjoyed watching him for years develop. Great young man!
@Mikeboogieparks
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Love this dude. RIP my guy!
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20 wins! Proud of our guys. Won six of our last seven!
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So proud of these guys!! First thing we talked about was graduation and making Memphis great. Excited to be apart of your lives. Love you guys. Coach E
From
@iam1cent
Very proud of these 5 young men. Not only did they have great basketball careers they also finished the deal and will be graduating college tomorrow. Job well done. We are proud of you guys!
@_bvcketz
@mikeboogieparks
@ima_hooper34
@raynere_3
and
@_4kpeso
👏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾
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Since I took the job at
@KCRoosMBB
I’m down 60 pounds and I’m not stopping. You can check out some of my best recipes it’s
#BAM
time and I’m on a mission.
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O God Accept my prayers on behalf of Kobe, Gianna & the rest of the deceased & grant them an entrance into ur land of light&joy through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord who liveth & reigneth with thee & the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
#KobeBryant
#KobeRIP
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I remember talking to this guy during our home visit about building a program the right way that would be a National contender.
@Justin_Gray11
you did it! That’s when
#BAM
started. So proud of the career your having.
#4moregames
#WreckEm
@TexasTechMBB
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First lift in our new weight room. So blessed to have this beautiful facility. Can’t wait to show it off.
#BAM
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Great home win vs another strong Conference team. Keep improving is the key. Proud of our guys.
#BAM
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Happy Birthday Kareem Brewton
@_bvcketz
He got that class rolling when he committed. Will always be a huge fan of his.
#HappyBirthday
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Excited about the new ride! Nothing like showing our beautiful campus in style.
#BAM
Brick by Brick it's a process.
#EmbraceTheCulture
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Memphis is mentioned in more songs than any other city in the world - more than 400 according to Billboard Magazine.
#BAM
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Proud of Kyvon Davenport career-high 31 points (12-of-17, FGs, including 4-of-5 from 3), 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 turnover in 25 minutes and sold popcorn 🍿 at half time.
@ima_hooper34
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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife. You are the most caring loving and adventurous woman I know. Never a dull day as our journey continues. Our home may change but our love stays the same. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." Ephesians 4:2:
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If your a true Memphis fan you Bleed Blue. You don't doubt and then say your a fan. You just go all in! Retweet if your all in.
#BAM
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Happy Birthday
@CoachTubbySmith
One of the greatest coaches of all time. Spent 11 great seasons together.
#BAM
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Proud of the way we got better overnight and played smart Good win vs a good Big10 opponent. Now back to beautiful Memphis.
#BAM
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Another great road win for our guys. So proud of them. We need a sell out on Tuesday. Guys deserve it!!!
#BAM
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Our players have 24/7 access to one of the finest practice facilities in the nation the
#MendendallCenter
which gives our guys every opportunity to improve.
#CommitToUNLV
@TheRunninRebels
#LovinVegas
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Welcome the Twin Towers. Excited for these two guys. Both love Memphis and ready to represent.
@kimosameh
@mikeparksjr22
#BAM
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Good luck
@TexasTechMBB
tonight. So proud to be a former Red Raider and a Tech Dad. One of my favorite sayings
#lovinlubbock
#BAM
@CoachBeardTTU
@Justin_Gray11
@K3VANS12
@SuperDuperZach
@kingno_
@KentRHance
@kirbyhocutt
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So proud to welcome Connor Vanover and his family to the Tiger Family. He is a great young man and will make Memphis proud!
#BAM
@Vanover_Connor
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife and my best recruit ever. God has sure blessed me in so many ways. Mary is the true definition of a Christian with a heart ❤️ of gold.
#lovestory
#ThankfulThursday
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Man Cave coming along nicely. One wall finally done the Angelo State curio and the tribute to Texas Tech. Minnesota and the Villages wall coming soon.
@TTUHoopsFans
@GoTigers247
@TheRunninRebels
@TSU_Tigers
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Enjoying one last Redbirds game before we leave town.
@memphisredbirds
have been a fun team to follow.
#BAM
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Excited about this group. They are proud to be at Memphis. Get your season tickets cause they will be fun to watch.
#BAM
#filltheforum
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To all kids thinking of transferring after one year: Draymond Green averaged 3.3 PPG and 3.3 RPG as a freshman at Michigan State in 08-09.
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Congrats to Karim Azab
@kimosameh
for winning the “Coach David Loos MVP Award” at the Tennessee Coaches vs Cancer event. This award celebrates those who exude strength, perseverance, and determination in the fight against cancer. We love you big fella.
#BAM
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So proud of my mentor and friend
@CoachTubbySmith
on 600 wins! What an honor. So proud to be apart of his staff for almost half of those wins. Learned so much from him on and off the court. Now 1 more NCAA appearance and it’s a record that will never be beat!
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So thankful today on thanksgiving to see Andrew Jones
@TexasMBB
to thank him for being there for Karim Azab as they both went through the fight vs Cancer. Andrew is such a fine young man and we continue to pray for him and remember how special Karim was to us.
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So great having dinner and catching up with
@CoachTubbySmith
tonight. 11 great years together at Minnesota, Texas Tech and Memphis. I was so fortunate to learn from the best. He has been such a great influence in my life and taught me a lot more than just basketball.
#BAM
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Proud of these guys that represent Memphis Basketball!!! Great group of young men. Let the season begin.
#BAM
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I want to thank all the schools that have been recruiting me. I'm down to my final 5 schools.
#BAM
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Final 2018
@247Sports
ranking is out and Myreon Jones is
#81
. He would have been a stud for us. 4.0 student to add to his great basketball IQ
@MyreonJones21
I’m a huge fan and know someone is getting a great player.
#BAM
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Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the planss I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prospert you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
#lovinvegas
#BAM
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Let the recruiting begin!!! My favorite time of the year. Proud to be a Tiger.
#down40pounds
#BAM
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First date night in Las Vegas with my beautiful wife. Celebrating our house selling in Memphis with a dinner and concert. Excited and Proud to be Runnin Rebels!
#UNLV
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Don't forget about these 3! They get it and can't wait to get to Memphis.
#BAM
#determined
@_jamaljohnson
@RexRogers1
@DavidN_15
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So great seeing
@Memphis_MBB
great Will Barton working out at
#UNLV
. He was always so great to us while we were there. One of the hardest working guys I’ve seen. Congrats on his new contract. No better place to be than UNLV.
@WillTheThrillB5
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Proud of our Team . Won 5 out of our last 6 to finish the season. Top 25 win, 19 total wins and a top half finish with the newest team in the nation 11 new guys. Future looks 😎bright. Conference tournament Thursday.
#BAM
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Congrats Tubby Smith who won his 560th career game today which ties him at 61st in career victories in NCAA history.
#BAM
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#BAM
keep it rolling. Proud of you guys.
@ima_hooper34
@raynere_3
@_bvcketz
@Mikeboogieparks
@4k_Jeremiah
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So proud of our guys. Nothing like beating a top 25 team in front of our true blue fans! We appreciate you more than you know. This is just how it all got started at Texas Tech.
#TTP
#WellHelloThere
#BAM
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5,000 plus to celebrate Memphis Madness! Great night. Thanks to all the fans that came out.
#BAM
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Buzz on campus is already wild. No place better than Texas Tech.
#espn
loves the Red Raiders.
#BAM
#WreckEm
http://t.co/OLvUQbg01v
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The killer J's are back. Our two best defenders. Gonna be a great group.
#team
#together
#BleedBlue
#BAM
@Mario2Tymez
@_JeremiahMartin
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Jamal you were a great friend to Karim. He loved you! Miss you buddy
Words can’t describe how I feel right now. I can’t believe you’re gone bro but you will be truly missed I love you bro ❤️Rest in Peace brotha 🖤👼🏾
@kimosameh
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My dad taught me at a young age..... People who project negativity typically have low self-esteem. They feel badly about themselves, and their negativity is simply a reflection of those feelings.
#allpositivehere
#BAM
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