The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail. 

It was a rainy day in Memphis Friday, but Penny Hardaway was all sunshine and rainbows. 

The Tigers’ youthful struggles have come as no surprise to Penny Hardaway. 

Penny Hardaway maintained his opinion that James Wiseman should be on the floor for Memphis. 

James Wiseman served the second game of a 12-game suspension Wednesday night. 

Exactly a year after committing to Memphis, James Wiseman learned he would be forced to sit out 12 games. It's a blow, for certain. But make sure you save your anger for the NCAA. 

The NCAA has issued its punishment against James Wiseman, suspending him for 12 games, including the game he sat out Saturday against Alcorn State. 

Tigers freshman DJ Jeffries said the NCAA is being petty by ruling James Wiseman "likely ineligible." Meanwhile, Memphis can do little by wait on a decision.

Penny Hardaway believes the state is too competitive to allow the series to stop. 

From success to hope, sports fans in Memphis have a lot to enjoy right now even with the uncertainty of the James Wiseman situation.

The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.

West Memphis star Chris Moore said he believes coach Bruce Pearl will go down as one of the best college coaches ever. 

Memphis took care of business in every facet of the 102-56 blowout victory Saturday against Alcorn State. 

University of Memphis men's basketball coach wants a speedy resolution from the NCAA regarding James Wiseman’s eligibility so that his team can move on. 

James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.

Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA as word of a setttlement continues to mount.

Oregon defeats Memphis as James Wiseman is slowed by (how mundane is this?) early foul trouble. 

Penny Hardaway said the loss to Oregon will be useful material when teaching his young players. 

The experienced Ducks held their second-half lead over the Tigers in Portland as Wiseman struggled with early foul trouble. 

Memphis basketball debuted some interesting new workout shirts in Portland. 

Penny Hardaway said Oregon point guard "scares" him ahead of the Tigers' matchup with the Ducks.

#FreeJamesWiseman is a fun rallying cry. But it's in the best interest of Wiseman, Memphis and the NCAA to settle. 

During his time with the Phoenix Suns, Cody Toppert's mornings with head coach Igor Kokoškov began with long walks, coffee and miniature coaching clinics. 

DJ Jeffries path to Memphis took side trips to Lexington and Starkville, Mississippi, but eventually would land him at the University of Memphis, where he has accepted playing a reserve role.

The emphasis switches to defense after the Tigers showed their offensive strength in runaway fashion against South Carolina State.