Notes and observations from Memphis basketball’s first practice
Head coach Penny Hardaway runs his team through drills during an open practice Tuesday in front of the Rebounders Club at the Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center at the University oif Memphis' Park Avenue Campus. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center James Wiseman (middle) dunks as his teammates celebrate during an open practice in front of the Rebounders Club at Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice blocks a shot during an open practice in front of the Rebounders Club at Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center James Wiseman (right) jokes with Betty Crawford (middle left) after an open practice in front of the Rebounders Club at Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis teammates Damion Baugh (right) and Boogie Ellis (left) run through defensive drills during an open practice in front of the Rebounders Club at Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (left) takes a charging foul while running through drills with assistant coach Cody Toppert (right) during an open practice in front of the Rebounders Club at Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center James Wiseman (left) huddles with his teammates during an open practice in front of the Rebounders Club at Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Penny Hardaway wants his team mentally and physically ready as the full practice schedule begins.
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Cody Toppert James Wiseman Malcolm Dandridge Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny HardawayDrew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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