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Penny Hardaway Talks Orlando Magic Arena Music, Tracy McGrady vs. LeBron’s Influence and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

NBA legend and Memphis Tigers head coach Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway remains one of the most iconic figures in basketball history. With his sleek, smooth playmaking ability and legendary off-court cultural impact, Penny defined an entire era of 1990s hoops alongside Shaquille O’Neal with the Orlando Magic.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / May 18

HBCU nabs former Memphis, Wyoming four-star recruit

Prairie View A&M made a statement in HBCU basketball by winning the SWAC Championship and eventually earning its spot in March Madness. Now, they are loading up for next year, landing a former four-star recruit with experience at Wyoming and with Penny Hardaway at Memphis.

College Basketball News / Missouri Tigers on SI / April 16

First-Year Mizzou Assistant Steve Wright Hired by Memphis

Missouri assistant coach Steve Wright has been hired by Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, per multiple reports. Wright spent only one season in Columbia before taking a new job in the American Athletic Conference.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?

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College Basketball News / HBCU Legends On SI / March 29

Alabama State HC Tony Madlock Resigns, Expected to Join Memphis Staff Under Penny Hardaway

Alabama State University head men's basketball coach Tony Madlock announced Sunday that he is stepping down after four years leading the Hornets program, with reports indicating he will join the coaching staff at the University of Memphis under head coach Penny Hardaway.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Kicks on SI / March 18

Penny Hardaway's Nike Foamposites Are $70 Off Online

Long before he was the Memphis Tigers men's basketball coach, Penny Hardaway dominated the NBA and the sneaker industry. Powered by an electric play style and Nike marketing campaign, Hardaway was an essential figure in the golden era of basketball sneakers.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 16

Report: Memphis retaining coach Penny Hardaway

Memphis is retaining men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway following the program's first losing season since 1999-2000, ESPN reported Monday. The Tigers

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 12

Memphis HC Penny Hardaway keeps it blunt on 2025-26 ‘failure’

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway delivered a blunt evaluation of the Tigers’ 2025-26 season after Tulane knocked Memphis out in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Wednesday night.

College Basketball News / The Spun / February 28

Memphis Basketball Coach Penny Hardaway Reportedly On Hot Seat

Penny Hardaway is arguably the most legendary figure to ever wear the Memphis blue. But according to reports, the former NBA All-Star could be on the hot seat when it comes to coaching at his alma mater.

Penny Hardaway News / College Sports Only / February 23

Memphis Basketball Head Coach Gets Emotional In Postgame Press Conference

Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway, a 14-year NBA veteran, couldn’t help but spill his emotions out after a tough loss to USF. Hardaway, in his eighth season as head coach at Memphis, is set to finish with the worst record in his tenure.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 20

Memphis Basketball Head Coach Gets Emotional In Postgame Press Conference

Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway, a 14-year NBA veteran, couldn't help but spill his emotions out after a tough loss to USF. Hardaway, in his eighth

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 16

Week 15 Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings: How region's best teams stack up across the Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, MW, Pac-12 and WCC

The battle to make the NCAA Tournament is in full swing. Several teams from the Mountain West, Big Ten, and WCC are directly on the Bubble. At this point, only four programs from the West can realistically be considered locks.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

Penny Hardaway was angry about Utah State running up the score

Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway had words for the Utah State Aggies after what he saw as needless showboating during the Aggies’ 99-75 win. With the game already well in hand, Utah State closed on a 13-2 run with virtually no letup despite the lopsided score.

College Basketball News / Boise State Broncos on SI / February 14

Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun explains decision to run up score on Penny Hardaway-led Memphis

Mountain West-leading Utah State took a break from conference play on Saturday and dismantled Memphis in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Smith Spectrum, 99-75. To the dismay of Memphis (12-13) head coach Penny Hardaway, the Aggies (22-3, 12-2) didn’t coast to the finish line.

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Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

The Memphis Tigers (4-7) have had a miserable start to the 2025-26 season, and it continued with a 71-66 road loss to Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., on Saturday.

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Penny Hardaway admits the NBA is 'not fun to watch anymore'

Excluding the millions of dollars, elite athleticism and height, Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway is just like us: irritated by the NBA’s current style of play.

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College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / July 9, 2025

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 / Kicks on SI / June 15, 2025

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 / Athlon Sports / April 17, 2025

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, 2025

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 / Yardbarker / February 24, 2025

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 / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 16, 2025

Penny Hardaway gets brutally honest on Memphis basketball’s loss vs. Wichita State

With an 84-79 loss to Wichita State in overtime, the Memphis basketball team’s eight-game win streak came to an end in the most heartbreaking way imaginable.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 4, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Memphis Tigers News / Basketball Network / December 19, 2024

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.