Why Penny Hardaway is 'much happier' about Memphis basketball now than last summer
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway walked off the stage at "Tigers on Tour" in far better spirits than this time a year ago.
Penny Hardaway walked off the stage at The Owner’s Box in Lakeland May 12 in far better spirits than this time a year ago. “I feel better than last summer,” he said smiling after the athletic department’s first of four “Tigers On Tour” stops. “Much, much happier now over last summer.
Feel really good right now. ” Last year, the Memphis basketball coach was waiting on a decision from former Tigers All-American guard PJ Haggerty. He was also holding out hope the NCAA would grant all-conference big man Dain Dainja another season of eligibility.
Haggerty transferred and Dainja’s waiver request was denied. Because Hardaway spent so much time waiting on those developments, last offseason’s roster build suffered. This time, Hardaway and his coaching staff have been far more proactive.
He has filled 14 spots out of a maximum of 15. The most recent is FAU transfer big man Maxim Logue , multiple sources told The Commercial Appeal May 12. They requested anonymity since an official announcement has not been made.