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Who could’ve imagined during last season’s epic collapse what would be in store for the Memphis basketball program this season? Who would’ve believed that six months later that Penny Hardaway would do something Josh Pastner or Tubby Smith never could?
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway called the loss disheartening and discouraging. In the abstract, it’s hard to argue with him. It was a poor effort from the start.
On Wednesday, Memphis became the only team in college basketball to earn more than five Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins. And it happened in large part due to yet another crucial Hardaway adjustment.
Seven games into the season, the Tigers have come together better than anyone could have imagined.
Just before the season started, some national media suggested Penny Hardaway was on the hot seat. Well, if Hardaway was on the hot seat, the man has spent the week dumping a bathtub of water from the Pacific Ocean on the flame.
No, this wasn’t an NCAA Tournament win. No, this doesn’t mean the Tigers can go directly to the Sweet 16 — or even the tournament. But this was the biggest regular-season win in a long time.
Memphis is officially through its two-game exhibition season, which concluded with a 96-88 loss to No. 2 Alabama in Huntsville. So, what have we learned about this team?
It’s hard to imagine that Penny Hardaway is done adding to his roster, but it’s fair to wonder if there’s anyone he could bring in at this stage of the year that would make significant contributions next season.
What are the best and worst parts about the Memphis athletic director job?
In the midst of a season that went from shine to, well, you know what, in the span of a week, it is indeed time to start asking if the inverse is happening as we enter March.
Memphis won three in a row after a four-game slide, and some thought they had figured it out. They don’t have it figured out. Furthermore, they didn’t look reinvigorated or rededicated. And, most importantly, they didn’t beat North Texas.
John Martin lists seven points on the road win against Temple, and advises coach Penny Hardaway on how to narrow his rotation.
After a month of mostly near-misses and too-close-for-comfort wins, the Memphis Tigers finally got caught.
Jahvon Quinerly’s 3-pointer in the final seconds helped the Tigers avoid a stumble in its AAC opener.
When Jason Smith moved to sports-talk radio 92.9 ESPN, he learned fast that making it work would be about his personality and the on-air chemistry with co-host John Martin.
Frank Bonner II and John Martin break down what Memphis will need to do Friday to beat Tulane.
The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks. Related story:
After finishing his first season on the coaching side of things at Memphis last season, Joey Dorsey talks about Penny Hardaway, last season and what his personal future holds.
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Mikey Williams’ legal situation and what that means for Memphis, Malcolm Dandridge’s possible return and Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley.
Upadhyaya and Martin break down key decisions Memphis must make in regards to its 2023-24 roster and look ahead at the new AAC landscape. Tigers Basketball Insider: Two of Memphis’ 2023 commits provide updates on their statusesRelated story:
“We know we can’t lose anymore,” senior forward DeAndre Williams said. “We just wanna ride this momentum and keep winning.”
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