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Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway has kept it a family affair after appointing his godson, Darrell Brown Jr., as director of player development. It’s the latest move made by Hardaway in his staff after promoting Jermaine Johnson from director of analytics to assistant coach. Like Hardaway, Brown is a legend in Memphis, starring at […]

Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers landed a talented player in the transfer portal, acquiring guard Hasan Abdul Hakim from the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. Hakim announced his commitment to the Tigers on Friday, according to 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. He leaves the Vaqueros after two seasons, averaging 13.2 points. 5.8 rebounds and […]

The Memphis basketball team took an unfortunate hit in the college basketball transfer portal as PJ Haggerty has entered his name. Head coach Penny Hardaway is losing his leading scorer from last season as Haggerty averaged nearly 22 points per game. This is the third time that he has been in the transfer portal as […]

Phoenix Suns’ franchise star Devin Booker currently sports one of the NBA’s most popular signature sneakers at the moment in his Nike Book 1, taking the court each time in what seems to be a new colorway. Many of Booker’s PE (player exclusive) shoes are inspired by previous basketball shoes he grew up loving, particularly […]

Nike continues to push new and retro colorways of the iconic Nike Air Foamposite as the classic sneakers have seen a rebirth over the last few years. With a constant flow of new releases and updated editions, it’s beginning to look like the Foamposite is officially here to stay as fans continue to stock-up on […]

The Nike Air Foamposite has seen one of its hallmark years since their inception in 1997. A classic and unrecognizable sneaker in the basketball world and in streetwear, the Foamposite has had its moments in the spotlight. After a number of new releases and retro drops throwing it back to classics, we’ll see yet another […]

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have officially entered rare territory in Orlando Magic history. The duo combined for 62 points in Monday night’s 118-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, marking their fourth career game each scoring 30 or more points in the same contest. That total is now the second-most in franchise history by […]

Every NCAA Tournament has blockbuster matchups right from the opening tip that you absolutely cannot miss. The 2025 edition is no different, with huge games all over the board to get March Madness going. Some of the elite mid-majors in the country will be taking on some very talented high-majors in the first round, which […]

The week of March Madness is here and we are under 72 hours away from the festivities getting underway. The biggest stars in college basketball will be going at it all over the nation as they try to become the next NCAA Tournament hero. Some of those stars will waste no time going at each […]

One of the teams that many people thought got over-seeded on Selection Sunday was Memphis basketball. Memphis swept the regular season and tournament titles in the AAC and finished with a 29-5 record, but there were plenty of arguments for Penny Hardaway’s squad to be a seed line or two lower because of some lackluster […]

Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway gave an emotional message on star guard PJ Haggerty after the Tigers’ Senior Day win over South Florida. Memphis basketball clinched the American Athletic Conference regular season title with the 84-68 victory. The No. 16 team in the country closed the five-game winning streak largely thanks to its superstar […]

2024-25 has been a stellar season for Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball. The Tigers started the season with a bang, upsetting UConn and Michigan State and playing some very good basketball in November. Since then, the Tigers have rolled through the schedule in the American Athletic Conference, dispatching nearly all comers on their way to […]

The Nike Air Foamposite is continuing its momentum from 2024 and steamrolling into 2025 as the classic silhouette sees a resurgence in popularity. Nike has been in the lab crafting new color ensembles and reinventing one of the most iconic basketball sneakers of all time. Rumored for the upcoming 2025 holiday, we’ll see a new […]

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. The loss clearly hit head coach Penny Hardaway, who was hard on his team after the fact. Hardaway said the loss was “tough to watch” in his post-game presser. […]

We’ve seen a massive resurgence over the last few months surrounding the Air Foamposite, and Nike is planning on fully resurrecting the once-again popular silhouette. First debuted by Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway, the shoes have remained relevant in street culture with a cult following and loyal enthusiasts of the unique silhouette. Come next holiday, […]

The Memphis Tigers are currently 9-2 and are ranked nationally at No. 21 in the men’s basketball AP poll. It’s been a great start to the season for Memphis and head coach Penny Hardaway, who has his team looking like they could be primed for an NCAA Tournament run later in the season. But with […]

From rule changes to offensive schemes, the modern game has evolved in ways that benefit scoring, making it a more high-paced, high-scoring affair. Recently, four-time NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway joined Draymond Green and Baron Davis to reveal how he would fare in today’s NBA. During the interview, Green asked Hardaway how he believed he would […]

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. After the Memphis basketball team upset UConn on Nov. 25, it has been tough sledding for the program, but Hardaway would make an appearance […]

Despite coming into a loaded Maui Invitational field as one of the four unranked teams in the tournament, the Memphis Tigers are now just one win away from being crowned champions of what is arguably the most well-known event of Feast Week. In getting to this point, Memphis held off a late rally from the […]

One of the big stories of the Maui Invitational thus far has been the performance of Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter. Hunter is making a huge impact in his first season with the Tigers and has carried them to a spot in the tournament championship game. Hunter played a major part in Memphis’ shocking quarterfinal upset […]

The Memphis basketball program faced one of its toughest matchups of the 2024-25 season against the UConn Huskies at the Maui Invitational on Monday. Memphis pulled off a thrilling 99-97 overtime win to keep their undefeated streak alive. Head coach Penny Hardaway’s immediate postgame reaction captured the toughness of the Tigers squad: “We were very […]

After seeing a huge resurgence during 2024, Nike is gearing up for another big year in 2025 in regards to the Nike Air Foamposite One. The iconic sneakers have faded in and out of the mainstream spotlight but with the late-90’s and Y2K making a comeback within sneaker culture, the Nike Foamposite is making its […]

Nike is going back into their vault of classics as they plan to resurrect the notorious Nike Air Flightposite sneakers from the late 90’s and early 2000’s. The shoes also made their debut in Hollywood and have gained mainstream notoriety as a result, so it was only a matter of time before Nike added these […]

Over the last year, the Nike Air Foamposite has seen a massive resurgence in production, releases, and popularity in sneaker culture once again. Made famous by Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway, the revolutionary Nike silhouette will see yet another colorway in its endlessly expanding catalogue. This time, we’ll see the Nike Air Foamposite Pro version […]

Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway spent decades developing a penchant for doing things a certain way — his way. If a player or coach was not with the program, they would soon no longer be with The Program. Hardaway took the hard way through college, forged a unique brand in the NBA, and then […]

At the recent Fanatics Fest in New York City, Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway shared his dream lineup of all-time great basketball players with GQ Sports. Surprising few who remember his prowess on the court, Hardaway boldly placed himself among basketball’s elite, including former teammate Shaquille O’Neal. “Can I put myself in there? … I’d […]

The Nike Air Foamposite has seen a massive uptick in popularity and it seems as though the sneakerheads of today are returning their tastes to some of the wild and loud designs of the 1990’s. None was more revolutionary than Penny Hardaway’s Nike Foamposite sneaker, which flipped the basketball and sneaker world on its head […]

The Memphis basketball program is looking to take its 2023-24 showing to the next level in the fall of 2024. The Tigers reeled in stout transfer portal contributors during the offseason. Former Orlando Magic star and Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway will do all he can to get the most out of his team. However, […]

NIL is a major part of college sports today. Without it, a program can fall behind, and with a strong foundation, a program can pull away from others. Just a few years ago, players weren’t receiving NIL money. Now, everything has changed. Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway is very familiar with NIL, and he […]

2024 has already been a big year in terms of resurrecting the Nike Foamposite line and with a number of releases already set for next year, it’s clear Nike is doing everything in their power to bring the Nike Air Foamposite back to popularity. Come this September, we’ll see a new iteration of Penny Hardaway’s […]

No sneaker has closer ties to a region or culture than that of the Nike Air Foamposite to the DMV area. Now, sneakerheads from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will have their own signature colorway of their favorite go-to sneaker. After a string of releases throughout 2024, Nike is ready to once-again bring back Penny Hardaway’s […]

By most standards, Penny Hardaway had a very successful NBA career. He was a four-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA selection, but it’s clear that Hardaway could have been even better had things went just a bit differently for him. Hardaway, who formed one of the most promising duos in NBA history with Shaquille O’Neal […]

The most hyped NBA All-Star sneaker ever will be making its long-awaited return after more than 12 years on the shelf. According to sources, Nike has confirmed the return of the Nike Air Foamposite One in its most iconic colorway to-date, bringing sneakerheads back to a time where the ‘Galaxy’ Foam ruled the sneaker universe. […]

It’s been 18 years since Nike and LeBron James released the groundbreaking Nike LeBron 4 and changed the game of basketball sneakers moving forward. Now a relic of what heavy-duty basketball sneakers once resembled, the iconic silhouette is making a comeback in the rotation of sneakerheads. Check out our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases […]

The word on the streets is that the Nike Air Foamposites may be getting their time in the limelight once again. What started as a sneaker phenomenon that saw its own period of dormancy years later, Nike is beginning to once again retro classic iterations of the groundbreaking shoe. For the upcoming 2024 holiday, we’ll […]

The Memphis Tigers stay hot after defeating the UAB Blazers at home on Sunday, 106-87. After the game, Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway sent a heartfelt message to the fans, who have been showing unwavering support to his team all season long (via Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian). Penny Hardaway just grabbed a […]

The 2023-2024 Orlando Magic have captured the hearts and minds of fans across central Florida with their team-centric play and winning ways. Paolo Banchero led the Magic as its lone All-Star representative, a compelling young star on the verge of breaking a Magic legend’s record. As good as Banchero has been, he’s far from GOAT […]

The Memphis basketball team started off the season scorching hot, but the back half of January was not good for the Tigers. Not too long ago, Memphis was 15-2 on the season overall and 4-0 in AAC conference play. The Tigers got all the way up to #10 in the rankings, but now, they are […]

Memphis basketball has fallen on hard times in the American Athletic Conference, dropping their third-straight game on Sunday to the UAB Blazers. However, it is more the manner in which Penny Hardaway and his Tigers are losing that is causing concern throughout the fandom and some frustration on the team. Senior center/forward Malcolm Dandridge, who […]