Emoni Bates’ departure shows Hardaway’s growth
Emoni Bates puts up a shot over a Tennessee Tech defender during action on Nov. 9, 2021. Bates announced Wednesday, June 29, he will be attending Eastern Michigan next season. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The Memphis Tigers’ coach now can avoid certain lineup dilemmas and focus on an experienced roster.
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John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
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