**Simon Majok, Memphis’ 7′1″ International Signees, Shares Exciting Update on Joining Timeline**
Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway continues to bolster his 2025 recruiting class, with the most recent high‑potential addition being 7′1″ center Simon Majok from South Sudan. Majok, who has spent the past three seasons competing with KK Real Beograd in Serbia’s Prva Muška Regionalna Liga, has provided a promising update on when Tigers fans can anticipate his arrival on campus.([PFSN][1])
Majok disclosed that while he remains in Serbia, he has his visa application appointment scheduled for the week of August 21, 2025. According to Jason Munz, Majok noted that approval could take “less than a week,” clearing the way for him to fly to Memphis “as soon as possible.”([PFSN][1]) This news brings excitement to the Memphis program, as the timing suggests Majok could be joining the team well ahead of preseason preparations.
Despite appearing in just seven games during the 2024–25 Serbian season—due to age restrictions barring over‑18 players from youth leagues—Majok delivered eye‑catching production. He led the league with a target-rich Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 26.7 per game, and his overall PIR of 187 was the highest in Serbia, outpacing the next closest player by seven points.([PFSN][1])
In an average of 30.7 minutes per game, Majok posted impressive stat lines: 17.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 steals, all while converting two‑point attempts at an efficient 66.7% rate (48 of 72). He tallied four double‑doubles and hit the 20‑point mark in three contests, helping Real Beograd to a 6‑1 record in his presence; the team was significantly less successful without him.([PFSN][1])
One standout performance came against BKK Radnicki in November, when Majok poured in 27 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and swatted six shots while shooting 13‑of‑17—a performance that recorded a league‑best PIR of 43.([PFSN][1]) Beyond senior competition, Majok also anchored Real Beograd’s U17 and U19 squads, earning MVP honors in both the 2022‑23 and 2023‑24 seasons as they secured third‑place finishes.([PFSN][1])
Majok’s eventual arrival promises to significantly enhance Memphis’ frontcourt depth. He now joins a stacked 13‑man 2025 class loaded with talent, including Daniel Vieira‑Tuck, Quante Berry, Dug McDaniel, Aaron Bradshaw, Julius Thedford, Ashton Hardaway, Zachary Davis, Sincere Parker, Hasan Abdul Hakim, Mason Matthews, Curtis Givens III, and William Whorton—but only he and Bradshaw stand taller than 6′8″.([PFSN][1])
With Majok poised to bring size, rim protection, rebounding, and evolving offensive polish, Memphis fans have even more to anticipate. If his visa is approved expeditiously, and he makes his way to Tennessee soon, the Tigers could be looking at a transformative addition well in advance of their competitive schedule.
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[1]: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mens-cbb/penny-hardaway-simon-majok-update-memphis-timeline/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Penny Hardaway’s 7′1″ International Signee Gives Major Update on M
emphis Joining Timeline”
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