Curtis Givens III's college basketball journey and recruitment has been a period of constant evolution. First, the 4-star guard from Montverde Academy was at Memphis University School. Then on to national basketball powerhouse Montverde Academy.
Many recruiting analysts in Memphis thought the top-level Memphis product was a sure lock given Givens III's family connections to Penny Hardaway. His father orchestrated several Memphis Tigers Madness shows at FedExForum as a promoter. This time the madness ended with Givens III committing to LSU.
In September before committing to LSU Given III's father was on the Jason & John Show and indicated his interest in several schools including Memphis. He also discussed the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) influence money that comes into play when deciding where to go to school. Listen to that interview here: