Martin: Is this Penny Hardaway’s best start at Memphis?
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway coaches his team from the sidelines during a Dec. 21, 2022 game against Alabama State. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
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.
Thoughts from John Martin as the Tigers prepare to soon open American Athletic Conference play.
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