Penny preaches patience as part of preseason approach
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (14) blocks a shot by LeMoyne-Owen guard Jerry Hurt (0) during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (14) dunks in the first half during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway beckons to his team on defense during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) shoots under pressure by LeMoyne-Owen's Tyrone Banks during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) tries to get control of a loose ball during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) passes under pressure during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Victor Enoh (12) struggles for control of the ball with LeMoyne-Owen forward Jalen Jackson (21) during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (0) struggles for a loose ball with LeMoyne-Owen forward Tory Mason (1) during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) dunks against the Magicians during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Evin Olds (30) moves the ball down the court during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) blocks a shot by LeMoyne-Owen center Kemar Campbell (15) during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Victor Enoh (12) struggles for control of a loose ball with LeMoyne-Owen forward Jalen Jackson (21) during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
LeMoyne-Owen guard Devin Booker (22) shoots under pressure by University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway gives a last few instructions to guard Jeremiah Martin (3) during the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (14) runs the introduction gauntlet before the start of the Tigers' game against LeMoyne-Owen at FedExForum on Oct. 25, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
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LeMoyne-Owen Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway Tyler HarrisDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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