Martin: Memphis basketball rolls, no math degree necessary
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers coasted to an 80-65 victory over the University of South Florida Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (Jason Behnken/AP)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
In the midst of a season when it feels like Memphis basketball just can’t seem to please the rest of the country — despite being ranked 14th — Thursday night was a blast.
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