Memphis basketball lands first commitment in Rihards Vavers
Washington State forward Rihards Vavers (15) controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/AP)
Penny Hardaway has landed his first official commitment of the transfer portal season: Washington State sharpshooter Rihards Vavers.
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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.
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