Stephen told Matt Schad of the USA Today Network that being able to play both football and baseball was a big draw for him.

"Memphis said, 'Hey, we want you to come here and play both.' And that's pretty much all they needed to tell me. I was sold, and it's the best decision I think I've ever made," he said.

Though Stephen said he hasn't been able to get back to Memphis as often as he would like, he has been a proud Tiger from afar, and being celebrated by the university was special.

"It's very humbling to be back here and to be honored by the M Club," Stephen said. "The four best years of my life were spent in this place. ... I bleed blue. I love being a Tiger and love being back here in Memphis."

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