Martin: Penny Hardaway doesn’t have to look far for top 2024 priority
Camden's Billy Richmond #0 attempts a free throw against Bishop Gorman during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 16, 2023, in Springfield, MA. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
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.
Billy Richmond III — son of former Memphis Tiger Billy Richmond — is one of the fastest-rising basketball prospects in the Class of 2024.
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