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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 […]

There was a point in Memphis’ game on Thursday night where the Tigers had been leading by double-digits for 17 consecutive minutes of game action, with their biggest lead ballooning to twenty early in the 2nd half. Memphis came into the game on a ten-game winning streak and had climbed to #10 in the most […]

Penny Hardaway as a player was known as one of the most prolific scorers back in the 90s. Earning four All-Star selections during his days with the Orlando Magic, the 6-foot-7 guard was praised by many. However, now as the head coach for Memphis basketball, Hardaway is currently being put on blast. The number 10 […]

Penny Hardaway and his Memphis basketball Tigers made some improbable history on Thursday night. Though, it is the kind that will have fans trying hard to keep their dinner down. After completely collapsing at home versus South Florida, Memphis becomes the first AP top-10 team in 14 years to lose after leading by 20 or […]

During his electric playing days with the Orlando Magic, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway became as much of an icon off the court as he was on it. His footwear followed suit as his signature line with Nike continues to be a hit almost 30 years after their initial release. Coming up this February, fans will have […]

It was not a fairly good night for the Memphis basketball program. They nearly got the third loss of their campaign by allowing PJ Haggerty’s scoring outburst to lead Tulsa. The other unfortunate event was Penny Hardaway having to help Caleb Mills head into the locker room. There still was not much information about what […]

Memphis basketball senior guard Caleb Mills suffered a non-contact left knee injury and was carried off the floor late in the first half Thursday at Tulsa. With just over two minutes to go before halftime, Mills broke toward the bucket with the ball at full speed. As he neared the hoop he went airborne and […]

Jamal Crawford gave former Orlando Magic star Penny Hardaway a ringing endorsement for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Hardaway was recently added to the list of nominees for the Class of 2024, which features legendary names such as Vince Carter and even the 2008 U.S. Olympic Redeem Team. NBA Central aggregated the news […]

Memphis basketball head coach loved what he saw from David Jones on Thursday. Jones had a career-high 36 points and five steals to help Memphis basketball beat No. 20 Arkansas 84-79 in a semifinal game at the Battle 4 Atlantis. After the game, Hardaway had high praise for Jones, according to Part Upadhyaya of The […]

After pleading ‘not guilty’ to his felony charges, Mikey Williams has been undergoing a lot of legal trouble. He committed to play for Penny Hardaway in the Memphis basketball system. But, things have not been going well for his NCAA college basketball career. Will he play against Jackson State in their upcoming matchup? A lot […]

The Orlando Magic have made multiple trades involving some of the league’s biggest superstars, including Dwight Howard, Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and more. But which trade ranks as the best in Magic history? For this exercise, we’ll rank the top-7 trades in Magic history based on the following criteria: On-court impact of the […]

Orlando Magic legend and Memphis Tigers Head Coach Penny Hardaway had one of the most unique Nike basketball shoe lines long before a new signature sneaker dropped every other week. To this day, sneakerheads still obsess over the Air Penny line and they’ll have a chance to grab an original colorway for the first time […]

The Orlando Magic have not had a ton of success since joining the NBA in 1989. They’ve had some great teams and two appearance in the NBA Finals is at least a lot more than some teams can boast. However, sustained success and the Larry O’Brien Trophy have eluded them for a long time. The […]

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway has been suspended for the first three games of the 2023-2024 season. Penny Hardaway’s suspension is the result of recruiting violations that were determined by a Division I Committee on Infractions panel. The Memphis basketball program agreed to self-imposed penalties last year. The NCAA’s panel determined that Memphis basketball coaches […]

Head Coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers program received news on Thursday that top basketball commitment Mikey Williams pleaded not guilty to multiple charges regarding a shooting at his home during a hearing on Thursday in San Diego, according to a report from Yahoo news. Williams, a 6-foot-3 guard, was arrested last week. Police […]

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman was in the center of much controversy back in late 2019 when he was deemed ineligible by the NCAA to play for the Memphis Tigers after head coach Penny Hardaway was found guilty of paying Wiseman’s family $11,500 back in 2017 to incentive them to move from Nashville to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced Darvin Ham as their new head coach last week. With Ham officially on board, it’s time to fill out a coaching staff. Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway said Monday that Rasheed Wallace is expected to leave him and join Ham in Hollywood. I asked Penny Hardaway this morning […]

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman played just three games for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers because of eligibility issues, and the program is now facing major violations stemming from the investigation into his situation. However, it appears the investigation extends well beyond just Wiseman. According to The Commercial Appeal, Memphis is facing at […]

The Charlotte Hornets are still one of the bigger surprises in the NBA. Arguably the biggest reason why has been the play of standout sophomore LaMelo Ball. TNT’s NBA Tip Off host Shaquille O’Neal interviewed Ball Tuesday night. Shaq pointed out he once asked Penny Hardaway who he patterned his game after. So, he inquired […]

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is not known to be a very loud guy. Even during his playing years in the NBA, he was always a silent worker. He was so reserved, Nike had to create the popular Lil’ Penny character in Hardaway’s commercials to complement his personality. So it was quite surprising that Hardaway […]