It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.

Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.

The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.

The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.

The University of Memphis may yet get whacked in the case before the NCAA. But if and when that happens, you can take solace in knowing there is no American institution with less credibility than the NCAA.

Ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 36 player in the class of 2022, the Bartlett High student is enjoying the support of Memphis basketball fans.

University of Memphis commit Amarr Knox put on a show in front of Penny Hardaway at the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hoopfest Saturday at Bartlett High.

Here’s a running list of the players who picked up Memphis offers overnight.

There currently are four NBA teams with openings, and Hardaway’s name is reportedly being circulated.

Penny Hardaway is reportedly targeting Larry Brown for an assistant coaching job with the Memphis Tigers. Here’s how to do that without making things worse with the NCAA. 

Cooper Haynes and Jaye Nash are as tight off the basketball court as they are successful on it. But they’re not necessarily a package deal.

London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.

Penny Hardaway must decide who will replace assistant coach Tony Madlock and strength and conditioning coach Darby Rich. Plus there’s the matter of Jermaine Johnson, who was brought in on a one-year deal to replace assistant coach Mike Miller.

The U of M is planning for full houses at football and basketball games.

Jai Smith, a 6-foot-9 forward, will get to see firsthand what Memphis looks like. 

The Tigers struck out on another transfer, but there are still plenty of viable options left in the portal.

Highly sought Quincy Guerrier is choosing among Memphis, Oregon, Illinois and Arizona State.

The Tigers’ new head coach will live out a dream with USA Basketball.

Incoming freshman Josh Minott says the Tigers aren’t getting enough national attention. He intends to help fix that.

On stage with the best in the country, Josh Minott made a statement with his impressive play.

The Tigers are pursuing a big in the transfer portal while two of their commitments are shining on the travel circuit.

The Sun Belt Player of the Year had included the Tigers among his four finalists.

Warren’s decision to move on to Texas Tech could help the Tigers with DeVante’ Jones, who will announce his commitment Saturday.

The AAC Freshman of the Year, who also has entered his name in the NBA draft, will play elsewhere next season.

In need of another guard, the Tigers are bringing back a familiar face.