Martin: Will Memphis make the NCAA Tournament next season? The experts are conflicted
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway tries to get his team's attention during a Dec. 16, 2023 game against Clemson. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
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.
Does Penny Hardaway have a team capable of returning to the NCAA Tournament and getting the program back on track? We asked five of the most reputable national college basketball analysts for their opinions on the matter.
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