In what could be dubbed “The Summer of Hardaway,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has once again landed one of his top targets with the commitment of Bates.

Memphis fans discovered Wednesday that Emoni Bates is listed in the student directory. It’s the latest twist in a recruiting saga that has been understandably over the top.

The 2022 NBA draft could be a big day for Penny Hardaway’s group.

The five-star forward’s presence is in the University of Memphis student directory.

Memphis fans are on high alert amid hopes the No. 5 player in the class of 2021 will join Jalen Duren on campus.

The sole question on the Memphis roster right now is the point guard spot, with Alex Lomax and freshman Johnathan Lawson being the two only players who are natural floor generals. Could Emoni Bates help in that area?

Unspecified auxiliary revenue from the University of Memphis will take care of the over $3.5 million the former basketball coach is still owed, allowing for job openings to get filled.

Five coaches and a former NBA executive, granted anonymity for their opinions, point to knowledge and expertise, but also a couple of negatives about the University of Memphis’ formidable basketball coaching staff.

On the day Emoni Bates began his official visit to Memphis, Rasheed Wallace became the newest member of Penny Hardaway. The presence of Wallace is just another reason Bates should pick the Tigers. But we went through them all.

The four-time NBA All-Star has agreed to join the Memphis staff.

There is talk that the Tigers are the front-runners, but that visit to Oregon looms.

Which Tiger could have a breakout season, regardless if Emoni Bates comes or not?

The elite small forward is inching closer to making his decision, with Oregon and the G League also considered options.

The Hall of Fame coach compared Jalen Duren to NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp. 

The Tigers’ nonconference home schedule is headlined by a matchup with Alabama in December.

Jalen Duren’s commitment, and the potential addition of Emoni Bates, have some believing Penny Hardaway’s University of Memphis Tigers are headed to the Top 20 ranking or better.

His addition makes the Tigers must-watch basketball, something Memphis is capitalizing on with its timely email reminder to renew season tickets.

Yes, Penny Hardaway has landed big recruits before. But getting Jalen Duren is different. It could be the start of a glorious new era of Tigers basketball.

Penny Hardaway won one of the biggest recruiting battles of his career by securing the services of five-star big Jalen Duren.

At 5 p.m. Friday, a gifted center named Jalen Duren will announce his destination. If he picks Memphis, it could be the start of something big.

Memphis is gaining steam in the Jalen Duren sweepstakes; can Penny Hardaway seal the deal?

Hornett spent a season with the Golden State Warriors and three seasons at Saint Louis University before coming to Memphis.

Keeping in mind last season’s rocky nonconference performance, what do the Tigers have to face this year?

The best NBA prospect in the country has the Tigers as a finalist.