Penny Hardaway wrapped up his first season by declaring that his hopes for a national championship at Memphis are "more real."

With a satisfactory first campaign behind him, Penny Hardaway looks to enhance a culture for his team moving to the future.

Coach Penny Hardaway's second offseason as the Tigers' head coach could be more difficult than the last. 

Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to talk about Penny Hardaway, recruiting and possible transfers.

The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.

Tigers will travel to Omaha on Friday to face Creighton of the Big East in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.

On outside of NCAAs looking in, Memphis Tigers are embracing the NIT experience with an eye toward New York and the NIT Final Four at Madison Square Garden.

Penny Hardaway's first home season felt like a family reunion, right up though the raucous end.

Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points and seven rebounds as the Tigers advanced to the Round of 16 in the NIT. 

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway won’t step back from tough opponents in future scheduling; he also is “sure” senior Jeremiah Martin will be participating in Portsmouth Invitational next month.

Kyvon Davenport's knee injury turns out to be a bruise, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, and the forward should be ready for Tuesday's NIT opener against San Diego.

Head coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers face off with San Diego at FedExForum on Tuesday night. 

The Memphis Tigers won't be going to the NCAA Tournament this year after losing to Houston Saturday. But Penny Hardaway's first team has earned both affection and respect.

Not only did Houston's 61-58 win over Memphis in the AAC Tournament semifinals end the Tigers' NCAA hopes, it ensured senior Jeremiah Martin will never experience playing in the NCAAs.

Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals. 

Isaiah Maurice found his place in the Memphis offense. He feels like he plays his best basketball during tournament time -- he showed that Friday night in the win over the UCF Knights.

Memphis rolled over UCF, 79-55, Friday in the AAC quarters, but to keep their NCAA hopes alive they now must go through No. 1 seed Houston, which is 30-2 and a "beast," according to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.

The Memphis Tigers defense had a season best performance in the win over the UCF Knights Friday afternoon and now faces top seed and No. 11 ranked Houston in the semifinals.

Memphis Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by GoTigers247's Brooks Hansen to talk about Penny Hardaway, Lester Quinones, Trendon Watford, the future and scheduling tougher opponents. 

Lance Thomas can't play for the Tigers this season, but he's stepping up to motivate the Tigers as they make a run in the AAC Tournament.

The Memphis Tigers want and need guard Tyler Harris to keep shooting so they can make noise in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.

Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points in their first-round win over Tulane. But seniors Mike Parks and Kyvon Davenport had strong games, as the seniors need to chip in if Memphis is to make it to the AAC tournament finals on Sunday.

Jeremiah Martin leads a balanced scoring attack as Memphis moves to the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament with a big victory over UCF.

Penny Hardaway may be the most photographed man in the history of Memphis. Here's why he never says no to a photo request. 

While Memphis didn't earn a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, the Tigers know to make the NCAA they probably have to win four straight, including Sunday's championship game.