Memphis coach Penny Hardaway to return for a 9th season with Tigers

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Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway will return for a ninth season despite a disappointing 13-19 record in 2025-26 and a first-round exit in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The decision signals continued institutional support for Hardaway's program.

Hardaway's team went 13-19 in 2025-26 after losing in the first round of the 2025 NCAA tournament.