Memphis basketball commitment James Wiseman not receiving death threats, says coach

Memphis East basketball coach Jevonte Holmes has denied rumors stemming from a tweet that alleged that the team would not compete in the Marshall County Hoopfest in Kentucky this weekend because of death threats directed toward James Wiseman. 

Holmes said WIseman had not received death threats.

The tweet came from Twitter user @CourtneyHoops90, who also tweeted that Olive Branch's DJ Jeffries was receiving death threats. Courtney Asher Smith, the account's owner, says in his Twitter bio that he is a reporter for Prep Hoops. 

The tweet referencing Wiseman and East has been deleted. 

Holmes says he isn't sure whether the Mustangs will participate in the tournament. 

"I'll know later on. I'll know in the morning," Holmes said. 

Wiseman is the No. 1 high school basketball player in the country. He gained national attention last week when he announced his decision to attend the University of Memphis and play for Penny Hardaway next year. 

Jeffries also previously announced his decision to play for the Memphis Tigers. 

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