‘Love and respect’ built Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane’s TCU legacy
Desmond Bane holds his son Armani while he waits in the tunnel for the jersey-retirement ceremony. His wife Tatum is to his left, in front of her is Tony Bane. (Drew Hill/The Daily Memphian)
FORT WORTH, Texas — Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane stood in the hallway of Schollmaier Arena with his wife standing by his side and his 2-year-old son in his arms.
Together, the three of them gazed toward the center of the basketball court.
Bane spent the day anticipating the signal to walk onto the floor. It was a freeze-frame he knew was sure to bring back emotions and memories both joyful and saddening.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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