Here’s why Penny Hardaway is so protective of Emoni Bates
Memphis wing Emoni Bates (1) gets some advice from point guard Alex Lomax (10) during the Georgia game. Bates, a 17-year-old freshman, has struggled during the Tigers three-game losing streak. But, he still has the full support of Penny Hardaway. (AP Photo/John Bazemore file)
Hardaway says the Tigers freshman is fighting a battle most people can’t understand. Can the coach help him navigate through the adversity?
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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