Memphis basketball teams under coach Penny Hardaway tend to take some time finding their identity. Two exhibitions and one regular-season game into the 2024-25 season, however, is it possible that these Tigers already know exactly who they are and what they have to be in order to get Memphis back to March Madness?

Not everyone on the Memphis basketball team heard the boos from disgruntled Tigers fans. But coach Penny Hardaway did. "They were loud," he said.

The mysterious college basketball saga surrounding Memphis transfer Tyreek Smith finally came to a conclusion on Monday, for now. Penny Hardaway

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "We would like to thank Tyreek for his hard work and dedication while at the University of Memphis and wish him the best of luck,