Buckley: Penny Hardaway issues grades. Tigers offense gets a D. Yes, a D.
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway instructs his team against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)
Tim Buckley
Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
The defense and team chemistry fare well, but something is sorely lacking for the 10-2 Memphis Tigers basketball team.
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