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Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway now, they think of him as a coach, but before that, he was a tremendous talent until injuries slowed his career. He was drafted out Memphis in 1993 and was an electric player from Day One.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 2

Calipari, Hardaway speak on Memphis, Arkansas charity exhibition game

Less than a year after Arkansas coach John Calipari returned to Kentucky after 15 seasons as the head coach there, he'll be making another return to one of his former stops.

Kings Receive Son of NBA Legend in Four-Team G League Trade

The Sacramento Kings made a minor move with their G League team, the Stockton Kings, this week that brought in Jayden Hardaway, the son of an NBA legend Penny Hardaway.

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Which big-four sports teams have never won a championship?

Most NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB teams have won a title, but not all of them. Some have gotten close, agonizingly close, but haven’t quite done it just yet.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Tennessee State Eyeing AAC Assistant Coach: Report

Tennessee State men's basketball is reportedly circling University of Memphis Tigers assistant coach Nolan Smith, sources tell longtime basketball insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson.

Penny Hardaway News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway sends a shot across the bow of the Tennessee Vols basketball program

The intrastate clash between the Tennessee Vols and Memphis Tigers was one of the better cross-state clashes among anyone in the country for a number of

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 2

Calipari, Hardaway signal culture shift for Razorback basketball

Arkansas' John Calipari doesn’t look like a coach who just left the blue-blood pressure cooker of Kentucky for a program in need of a new identity. If anything, Calipari, who reclined into a podcast studio chair and chatted candidly with Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, sounded lighter, almost rejuvenated.

College Basketball News / Sneakers on SI / June 15

Penny Hardaway's Nike Sneakers Return in 'Triple White' for Summer

It does not matter that Penny Hardaway was never able to win an NBA Championship during his time with the Orlando Magic; the legendary NBA point guard has remained an icon in the sport and sneaker industry for decades.

College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / May 20

Maryland basketball misses out of transfer to AAC team

The Maryland Terrapins were in contact with LSU transfer Curtis Givens, but the former Tiger decided to stay a Tiger, but at another school. Givens committed to Penny Hardaway to play at Memphis in 2025-26.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 9

NBA Great Calls Years With Orlando Magic 'Most Fun Time I Ever Had'

Former Orlando Magic guard Penny Hardaway has fond memories of his time with the organization. The 53-year-old head coach of Memphis basketball recently praised his old squad while appearing on The OG's Show, which Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller host.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Memphis, Penny Hardaway Gets Massive Transfer Portal News About AAC Player of the Year

March Madness is now a few weeks past and the NCAA transfer portal has heated up for college basketball. One team that has already been hit hard by the portal is the American Athletic Conference powerhouse Memphis Tigers who continue to see their roster depleted this offseason.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Memphis' Penny Hardaway Receives Big Transfer Portal News on Monday

The Memphis Tigers, led by head coach Penn Hardaway, are coming off a solid season, going 29-6, which marked the program's most wins in a season since going 31-5 in 2012-2013.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 28

Penny Hardaway Believes Ross Hodge Will 'Take West Virginia Back to the Glory Days'

Penny Hardaway had a fantastic career in the NBA as a player, making four All-Star appearances, three All-NBA selections, and winning the 1993-94 Rookie of the Year Award.

College Basketball News / LWOSports.com / March 17

Three Overseeded and Underseeded Teams in the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament

Like every prior year, the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament will play host to an unbelievable level of basketball, as well as unimaginable upsets. Although we likely will not see a 16-seed topple a 1-seed this year, at least one team will spoil a contender’s championship hopes and shock the world.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14

No. 16 Memphis to begin next stage with clash vs. Wichita State

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway views this season as a play in two parts. The first act -- in which the Tigers captured the American Athletic Conference regular-season title -- was a resounding success.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 3

No. 16 Memphis, on brink of conference title, visits UTSA

Seventh-year Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke with some emotion after Sunday's 88-81 win at UAB moved the Tigers to the brink of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 24

Who's the favorite for college basketball's men's coach of the year?

There is no shortage of coaching excellence in college basketball this season. New faces have quickly engineered turnarounds, while other living legends have continued their dominance.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 4

No. 21 Memphis wary of new-look North Texas

As Memphis headed into the new year, coach Penny Hardaway made it clear that the No. 21 Tigers could not coast through the American Athletic Conference.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 1

No. 21 Memphis opens league play at FAU

In the aftermath of a 13-point home loss just before Christmas, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway made a decision to return to "old-school practices" every day.

College Basketball News / Sneakers on SI / December 29

Penny Hardaway's Nike Sneakers are 49% Off Online

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College Basketball News / Basketball Network / December 20

Penny Hardaway reveals the worst thing about Shaq leaving was not saying he was going to the Lakers: 'It killed me, bro'

Shaquille O'Neal's towering presence made him impossible to miss, but in the summer of 1996, he made a move that caught Penny Hardaway completely off guard: leaving Orlando for Los Angeles.

Penny Hardaway recalls being in awe of Michael Jordan in their first matchup

Michael Jordan's legendary status was built on his exceptional skills, unbelievable work ethic, and fierce competitive spirit. So, when he returned to the NBA after a brief retirement, some youngsters who thought they would never get the chance to face off against "Air Jordan" relished the opportunity.

College Basketball News / Basketball Network / December 18

How Penny Hardaway 'sold himself' to Shaq on the set of Blue Chips: 'Every time Shaq raises hand that ball was coming to him'

Maybe one of the most promising one-two punches that never fully reached their potential were Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee Penny Hardaway. At the time, Penny was coming out of college as one of the top 2 prospects, and O'Neal was already dominating the league in his typical style in the Orlando Magic jersey.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 11

Memphis basketball’s Penny Hardaway believes NIL ‘taking the hunger out of the game’

On the controversial topic of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in the world of college sports, Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway would give his candid opinions on the matter.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 26

Hot takes for the rest of the men's college basketball season

Five hot takes for the remainder of the men's college basketball season

Men's college basketball is nearly a month into the season. Some teams have lived up to the preseason hype, while others have endured a rocky road to this point. As the holiday tournaments heat up, here are five hot takes for the young season.

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