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• Penny Hardaway Names Gabriel Harris First General Manager At Memphis

University of Memphis men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway has hired Gabriel Harris as the program's first-ever general manager, the school announced Thursday. Harris comes to Memphis after serving as general manager of the Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. "We are thrilled to welcome Gabriel Harris to Memphis," Hardaway said. "Gabriel brings a modern approach an...2026
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• Penny Hardaway Will Return as Memphis Coach After Promising Staff Overhaul and GM Hire
Penny Hardaway will return to Memphis for a ninth season after pledging a complete staff overhaul and hiring a GM following a 13-19 campaign....2026
• Memphis Retains Penny Hardaway Despite First Losing Season

Penny Hardaway will return as Memphis basketball coach for the 2026-27 season after presenting a turnaround plan to school administration, sources told ESPN. The decision comes following a 13-19 campaign, the program's first losing season since 1999-2000. Hardaway's return will include coaching staff changes and the addition of a general manager, per sources. It will be his ninth season leading th...2026
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• Penny Hardaway Breaks Silence on Criticism From Memphis Fans As Calls Mount for Him To Be Fired
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway addressed calls for him to quit or be fired after the Tigers' loss to East Carolina....2026
• Memphis HC Penny Hardaway Fights Back Tears in Emotional Presser After Blowout Loss vs. USF: ‘I Wanted That Game, Bro’
An emotional Penny Hardaway reacted to Memphis’ lopsided loss to USF, stressing how much the game meant and calling for more fight from his team....2026
• Memphis coach Penny Hardaway emotional after loss to USF: 'I wanted that game'
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway was visibly emotional after Memphis lost to USF on Feb. 19....2026

• March Madness’ 50 best players, ranked for 2025 men’s NCAA tournament

Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images Let’s rank the best players in the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament College basketball is in a state of transition, and so too is the idea of the modern college basketball star. The defining players in the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament do not fit in any particular box. They come from every corner of the world, in all shapes and sizes, each with their own idiosyncratic stren...2025
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• 7 men’s college basketball transfer portal winners so far

Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK These 7 teams aced the transfer portal in men’s college basketball. The college basketball landscape is currently unrecognizable from even a few years ago. The days of building a program through targeting recruits out of high school and developing them over the course of four years are all but over. In the transfer portal era, teams need to b...2024
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• College basketball Championship Week: Title games we need to see, players who will be heard from, sleepers to watch, and more

Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports The madness before the madness is here. Embrace it before the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament begins. It’s a presidential election year, and the picture of what exactly America is has never been murkier or more disputed. The conversations necessary to clear that picture up have never been more difficult to facilitate. Maybe this is why I find myself now, perh...2024
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• Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Suspended For Three Games For Recruiting Violations
Penny Hardaway Will Serve His Suspension For the First Three Games Next Season The NCAA has announced that Penny Hardaway, the head coach of the Memphis men’s basketball team, has been suspended for the first three games of the 2023-24 season due to recruiting violations. The violations occurred when Memphis coaches conducted two impermissible in-home […] The post Memphis Head Coach Pe...2023
• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images What’s the best landing spot for Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Draft lottery? Let’s rank all 14 teams. At minimum, Victor Wembanyama is the best prospect to enter the NBA Draft since LeBron James in 2003. In reality, there’s the case to be made that Wembanyama is the greatest prospect in the history of the sport: no one has ever been this tall (repo...2023
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• NBA Draft’s James Wiseman similar to Chris Bosh, claims Penny Hardaway
Two of the biggest uncertainties of the 2020 NBA Draft are what the Golden State Warriors will do the No. 2 overall pick and what to make of James Wiseman, who played just three games in his one season at Memphis due to a suspension over illegal payments. The 19-year-old, 7-foot-1 prospect (with a 7’6 […] The post NBA Draft’s James Wiseman similar to Chris Bosh, claims Penny Hard...2020
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• Penny Hardaway: Magic ‘Would’ve Won’ Titles With Shaquille O’Neal
Had Shaquille O’Neal not bolted from Orlando as a free agent in the summer of 1996, they “would’ve won championships,” believes former Magic teammate Penny Hardaway. “I definitely would’ve been way more successful and gotten more credit,” says Hardaway, who eventually Florida left himself. Penny adds how frustrating it was for him that injuries derailed […...2020
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• Penny Hardaway: Magic ‘Would’ve Won’ Titles With Shaquille O’Neal
Had Shaquille O’Neal not bolted from Orlando as a free agent in the summer of 1996, they “would’ve won championships,” believes former Magic teammate Penny Hardaway. “I definitely would’ve been way more successful and gotten more credit,” says Hardaway, who eventually Florida left himself. Penny also opens up about how frustrating it was for injuries […] T...2020
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• Orlando Magic hoping Lil' Penny is a good luck charm for the NBA Draft Lottery
Prior to injuries derailing a once-promising career, Penny Hardaway was the toast of Florida basketball. A brand more than anything else, those of us on the wrong side of an age we don’t want to admit remember Hardaway’s Nike commercials with Lil’ Penny like they were yesterday. That’s Chris Rock’s voice. The more you know, right?Well the Orlando Magic are now looking to turn the clock back to the...2018
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• Dennis Rodman’s 48-hour vacation gets savage reaction from Penny Hardaway
Former Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman has been the talk of the town of late due to how he was heavily featured in the most recent episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” One of the most talked-about incidents involving the famed bad boy was his rather unusual Las Vegas vacation in the midst of 1997-98 […] The post Dennis Rodman’s 48-hour vacation gets savage reacti...2020
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"Memphis coach Penny Hardaway was visibly emotional after Memphis lost to USF on Feb."

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"PJ Haggerty, G, Memphis Penny Hardaway and Memphis struck gold by luring Haggerty away from their AAC foe Tulsa for his redshirt sophomore year."

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"And as Draymond revealed to Penny Hardaway on his “Two Cents” podcast, he had to punch Jordan Poole in order to learn that young players will not be as receptive to his mentorship if he punches them (emphasis mine): “One of my biggest failures as a vet was what happened with Jordan Poole."

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"Orlando Magic The Magic landed the Number 1 overall pick in consecutive years in the lottery once already, when they won the rights to Shaq and then Chris Webber (who they traded for Penny Hardaway) back in the early ‘90s."

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"Penny Hardaway first hinted at the possibility Monday morning"

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"He’ll now be joining Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis as an assistant coach."

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"Three of Shaq’s selections will come as no surprise: Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade all made it to O’Neal’s list."

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" Penny Hardaway senses some coaches harbor 'a little jealousy' because of the Memphis staff's NBA background "

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"Former NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway has found much success as a head coach, leading powerhouse Memphis East high school to two straight state titles and running a successful Nike-affiliated AAU program called Team Penny."

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""It was probably Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway."

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"I lost to Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway's Magic."

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"He'd instantly breathe life into the franchise, bringing down basket stanchions with dunks and emerging as part of the NBA's most exciting young duo with Penny Hardaway."

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"" He attributes his basketball intelligence partly to his NBA upbringing, playing with Jason Kidd and Penny Hardaway, and learning what was required to compete at their level."

• Penny Hardaway Names Gabriel Harris First General Manager At Memphis
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• Memphis Retains Penny Hardaway Despite First Losing Season
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• Penny Hardaway Draws Bold Comparison Between Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokić
NBA legend Penny Hardaway offers a bold comparison between Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Nikola Jokić....2025
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• Memphis’ desperate Big 12 membership proposal still got shot down

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Memphis tried to buy its way into the Big 12. It isn’t going so well. The Memphis Tigers are looking for a lifeline to a power conference. As college sports have reorganized in conference realignment over the last few years, Memphis has remained stuck in the American Athletic Conference, which has quickly become a mid-major league. The Tigers are desper...2025
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• College basketball’s leading returning scorer enters transfer portal to massive demand

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images The latest shocking addition to the transfer portal is men’s college basketball’s leading returning scorer. PJ Haggerty was the third leading scorer in men’s college basketball this past season in a breakout sophomore year for the Memphis Tigers. Haggerty averaged 21.7 points per game by splashing shots from all three levels and consistently getting to the...2025
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• March Madness’ 50 best players, ranked for 2025 men’s NCAA tournament
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• Draymond Green says he had to punch Jordan Poole to learn not to punch teammates

Draymond Green, ultimate vet, lifting up his former teammate and mentee Jordan Poole. | Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Jordan Poole probably wishes Draymond Green had learned this before punching him, but alas. Draymond Green is no stranger to fights, so the fact that there is one he’s been in that is pretty clearly the worst of his career is sort of an achievement in its own ...2024
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• 7 men’s college basketball transfer portal winners so far
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• Mikey Williams Pleads Guilty To Making Criminal Threats
Mikey Williams plead guilty to a felony charge of making criminal threats on Thursday. Williams can get the charge reduced to a misdemeanor if he completes a gun safety course and finishes 80 hours of community service before his sentencing in August. Williams was on trial for six felony gun charges and faced up to 28 years in prison from an incident at his home on March 27. Williams signed with M...2023
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• Cameron Matthews Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Rockets

The Houston Rockets have signed forward Cameron Matthews to an exhibit 10 deal. Matthews will have the opportunity to compete for a Two-Way spot in training camp with the Rockets. Matthews (6-7, 235) was eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft following his graduate senior season at Mississippi State. He appeared in a school record 167 games and left as the Bulldogs all-time leader in steals. Matthews was...2025
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• Hornets select Jalen Duren with No. 13 pick in 2022 NBA Draft
Arguably the most physically imposing player in this class is officially off the board. Memphis center Jaren Duren was taken No. 13 overall by the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday in the 2022 NBA Draft. Duren is coming off a fine season for Penny Hardaway, averaging 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 assists. The […] The post Hornets select Jalen Duren with No. 13 pick in 2022 NBA D...2022
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• Cavs Sign Former Memphis Standout Jeremiah Martin to Two-Way Contract
According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the Cleveland Cavaliers are signing second-year guard Jeremiah Martin to a two-way contract. Martin, 24-years-old, was a standout at the University of Memphis while playing under Tubby Smith and Penny Hardaway. Leaving the AAC conference ranked in the top-10 in career field goals, free-throws, points, assists and […] The post Cavs...2021
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• Q&A with Karl-Anthony Towns: Rookie of the Year Favorite Talks Thibs and More
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• ESPN 30 for 30 'This Magic Moment' TV Schedule and Documentary Preview
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• Remembering the Hauntingly Terrible 2000 NBA Draft Class
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• Penny Hardaway Talks LeBron, Steph Curry and NBA Finals with Bleacher Report
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• Memphis’ desperate Big 12 membership proposal still got shot down
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
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• Memphis Tigers go dancing in one of a kind sneakers
Coach Penny Hardaway of the Memphis Tigers, has an edge over most coaches…his own brand “1cent” derived from the name “Penny” his grandmother gave him as a child. He went all out for his Tigers showcasing Memphis with their March Madness gear and exclusive Foamposite shoes....2023
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• Penny Hardaway says G-League recruitment of players “almost like tampering”

"I didn’t think the G League was built... to go and recruit kids that want to go to college out of going to college."...2020
• Jayden Hardaway To Play For Father Penny Hardaway At Memphis

Like father, like son. On Tuesday night, Jayden Hardaway announced his commitment to the University of Memphis, where he will play for his dad, Penny Hardaway: I would like to thank God and my family for helping me make this decision. I would also like to thank the coaches that showed interest and offers throughout the […] The post Jayden Hardaway To Play For Father Penny Hardaway At Memphis...2018
• Memphis State, March, and the Madness of Our Fans
As the Big Dance is about to dominate the sporting landscape, it reminds me that Memphis State Tigers' fans embraced MADNESS in March long before the Big Dance was ever conceived. I grew up knowing Memphis basketball to be a religion (so to speak), and on Saturday afternoons or nights, I, along with family and friends, gathered in one room (as faithful disciples do) and went to the "Church of Memp...2017
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• A promise left unfilled, Vince Carter and the Raptors
When people think of Vince Carter's time with the Toronto Raptors, they think of his legendary performance at the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest or his 50-point outburst in Game 3 of the 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals against Allen Iverson and the 76ers. Maybe they think of his infamous graduation day that started in North Carolina and ended with him missing a potential game-winning shot in Game 7 to ...2017
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• Reggie Miller: Kevin Durant Traded a Sacred Legacy for Cheap Jewelry
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• Q&A with Karl-Anthony Towns: Rookie of the Year Favorite Talks Thibs and More
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• Shaquille O'Neal to Be Inducted into Orlando Magic Hall of Fame
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• Pistons great Rasheed Wallace joins Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis
Rasheed Wallace had a very successful NBA career that was highlighted by four all-star appearances and winning an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons. He’ll now be joining Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis as an assistant coach. 16-year NBA veteran Rasheed Wallace – a 2004 champion and four-time All-Star – has agreed to a deal […] The post Pistons great Rasheed Wallace joins Penny...2021
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• Cavaliers Still Searching for the Right Combination of Closers Alongside LeBron
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• Point Guard Takeover: Why Has It Become the NBA's Premium Position?
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• Another Knee Injury Is the Latest Brutal Blow in Derrick Rose's Story
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• Remembering the Hauntingly Terrible 2000 NBA Draft Class
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• LeBron James Explains How He Became a Right-Handed Basketball Player
"It was probably Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway." The post LeBron James Explains How He Became a Right-Handed Basketball Player appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
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• Cameron Matthews Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Rockets
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• College basketball’s leading returning scorer enters transfer portal to massive demand
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• Draymond Green says he had to punch Jordan Poole to learn not to punch teammates
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
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• Kobe Bryant subtly criticized by former Lakers teammate over Penny Hardaway comparisons
Former Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic power forward Horace Grant has taken a subtle dig at Kobe Bryant while discussing the comparisons between the late NBA legend and Penny Hardaway. Horace Grant had the opportunity to play alongside some of the greatest shooting guards of all time, including Penny Hardaway and Los Angeles Lakers […] The post Kobe Bryant subtly criticized by former La...2021
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• Tracy McGrady names his all-time Orlando Magic starting 5
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady picked quite a formidable all-time Orlando Magic squad on Thursday. Speaking with Dante Marchitelli on the Orlando Magic Pod Squad, T-Mac picked himself and Penny Hardaway as the team’s all-time best backcourt duo. He then added the likes of Grant Hill, Dwight Howard, and Shaquille O’Neal in the frontcourt. What […] The post Tracy McGrady names his...2020
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• Penny Hardaway details how the Magic took down Michael Jordan’s Bulls in 1995
Retired NBA star Penny Hardaway was a big part of the 1995 Orlando Magic squad that handed Michael Jordan his only playoff series defeat during the Chicago Bulls’ run of dominance in the 1990s. Jordan, who was just coming back from a lengthy hiatus from basketball, was ambushed by the upstart Magic squad led by […] The post Penny Hardaway details how the Magic took down Michael Jordan’...2020
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• Penny Hardaway claims Horace Grant had a ‘deep hatred’ for Bulls after joining Magic
NBA players usually have something to prove whenever they face their former teams. As for Horace Grant, he loathed the Chicago Bulls, according to his ex-Orlando Magic teammate Penny Hardaway. Along with former Bull Scott Burell, Hardaway appeared on the Uninterrupted podcast on Monday to discuss Episodes 7 and 8 of the The Last Dance […] The post Penny Hardaway claims Horace Grant had a ‘de...2020
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• College basketball’s leading returning scorer enters transfer portal to massive demand
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• Penny Hardaway’s shocking response to Magic coaching rumors
Penny Hardaway was recently rumored to be a serious candidate for the vacant head coaching position of the Orlando Magic. However, the team legend is squashing those talks even before it affects his current status. In a video announcement on Instagram, Hardaway confirmed that he is staying with the Memphis Tigers as he reiterated his […] The post Penny Hardaway’s shocking response to M...2021
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• Penny Hardaway Acknowledges Interest From College Programs To Be Coach

Former NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway has found much success as a head coach, leading powerhouse Memphis East high school to two straight state titles and running a successful Nike-affiliated AAU program called Team Penny. Which is why speculation has mounted that Hardaway could make the jump to the college level, filling a vacancy at Ole […] The post Penny Hardaway Acknowledges Interest From C...2018
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