Penny Hardaway prepares for questions after loss to SMU
University of Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway makes an offensive call on the court during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Lance Thomas gets wrapped up with the Mustangs' Feron Hunt on a rebound during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa reacts to a successful 3-point shot against the Mustangs during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge pressures the Mustangs' Emmanuel Bandoumel on a pass attempt during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) and Precious Achiuwa (55) scramble for a loose ball with the Mustangs' Tyson Jolly during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (10) shoots under pressure by the Mustangs' Ethan Chargois during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The Mustangs' Tyson Jolly dives to steal a ball from University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) reacts to a foul call during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard D.J. Jeffries (right) battles for a rebound with the Mustangs' Tyson Jolly (0) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (5) shoots under pressure by the Mustangs' Feron Hunt (1) and Isiah Jasey (22) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) reacts after successfully drawing a foul call during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (center) fouls the Mustangs' Tyson Jolly (0) while trying to block a shot during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway (left) reacts to a foul call during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) loses a rebound to the Mustangs' Isiah Mike (15) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) shoots under pressure by the Mustangs' Feron Hunt (1) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa scores a dunk during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) puts pressure on the Mustangs' Ethan Chargois (25) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (5) shoots under pressure by the Mustangs' Feron Hunt (1) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge pressures the Mustangs' Emmanuel Bandoumel on a pass attempt during the Tigers' game on Jan. 25, 2020, against SMU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Penny Hardaway said he's ready to take the heat after Memphis lost its second game in a row Saturday against SMU.
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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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