Martin: The Tigers end droughts, and more predictions for the 2024 Memphis sports scene
“Johnstradamus” Martin predicts Penny Hardaway’s Tigers will go to the Sweet 16 this year. Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway on the sidelines during action against Virginia on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Mark Weber/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.
The last day of the calendar year is here, which means it’s time for Martin’s annual tradition of telling you the future regarding the Memphis sports scene.
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