Penny Hardaway said he wasn't sure what led Wiseman to leave the school. 

The Memphis Tigers basketball team along with other U of M athletes gave some local children early Christmas gifts Friday afternoon. The group distributed the toys – collected at a toy drive earlier this year – at Davis Community Center, which is at 3371 Spottswood in the Messick Buntyn area. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also was among those handing out presents.

On this special edition episode, Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss James Wiseman leaving Memphis to prepare for the NBA draft and what that means for the Tigers.

James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers. 

James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account. 

Alex Lomax is not a defensive point guard anymore. He’s an offensive weapon. 

Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games. 

In front of a deafening crowd in Knoxville, the Memphis Tigers get the best win of the Hardaway era.

Memphis will need to use its defense to generate offensive opportunities if it wants to beat Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday. 

Penny Hardaway doesn't lack confidence in his team this weekend at Tennessee despite likely missing two starters. 

Jeremiah Martin issued a reminder to his former team that no matter how bright the lights get Saturday, don’t try to be more than what makes you Memphis.

Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other. 

While the basic statistics may not show it, defense has been the Tigers' biggest strength this season. 

The Tigers are expecting a chaotic atmosphere at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday as their rivalry with Tennessee moves to its next chapter.

Memphis basketball held UAB to 17 points in the second half. 

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is challenging his team to step up on the boards against UAB on Saturday. 

It wasn't pretty, but Memphis basketball got the win on Tuesday despite struggling on offense. 

Memphis transfer Isaiah Stokes' eligibility waiver was denied by the NCAA.

Memphis basketball must consider the eventual return of James Wiseman when preparing for upcoming December games. 

With starting guard Lester Quinones out, the offensive success of sophomore guard Tyler Harris is a positive sign for the Tigers. 

Penny Hardaway is proud of the way his team executed the game plan in Brooklyn. The young Tigers’ maturity this early in the season has surprised even their coach.

Boogie Ellis and sophomore guards Alex Lomax and Tyler Harris help Tigers hold on for a victory over North Carolina State in the Barclays Center Classic.

The Tigers will need a replacement for Lester Quinones, who will miss around three weeks with a broken hand. And that provides several rotation options to fill the void.

Several players have stepped up for Penny Hardaway in the absence of James Wiseman.

James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.