Main Event: Penny’s debut successful with the help of veterans; youngsters struggle
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) wrestles for a rebound against Tennessee Tech in the season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at FedExForum. The Tigers won, 76-61. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway reacts to a call by the referee during the Tigers' season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 6, against Tennessee Tech at FedExForum. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (14) runs onto the court prior to the Tigers' season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 6, against Tennessee Tech at FedExForum. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (0) puts pressure on Tennessee Tech forward Courtney Alexander II (22) as he drives to the basket in the Tigers' season opener against the Golden Eagles at FedExForum on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Ryne Ladley (from left), Brandon Bumgarner and Mark Spain cheer for the University of Memphis before the Tigers' season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 6, against Tennessee Tech. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) battles Tennessee Tech forward Garrett Golday (24) for possession in the Tigers' season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at FedExForum. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward Victor Enoh (12) and forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) celebrate as the Tigers score a three pointer against Tennessee Tech in the season opener at FedExForum on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) drives to the basket against Tennessee Tech guard Hunter Vick (20) in the Tigers' season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at FedExForum. The Tigers won, 76-61. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Victor Enoh (12) reaches for the ball in the season opener against Tennessee Tech at FedExForum on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The Tigers won, 76-61. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) pulls up for a jump shot against Tennessee Tech in the season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at FedExForum. The Tigers won, 76-61. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee Tech forward Courtney Alexander II (22) sprints down court in the season opener against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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