University of Memphis Athletics University of Memphis Announces Coach Hardaway Will Return Next Season Mar 16, 2026 | Men's Basketball Share: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ed Scott , Ph.D., announced today that head men's basketball coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway will return to lead the Tigers program next season. "Penny is deeply committed to this program and to the University of Memphis," said Scott. "We have had productive conversations about the future of Memphis Basketball and the steps necessary to position our program to compete at a high level. I appreciate Penny's willingness to evaluate every aspect of the program and make the adjustments needed to achieve our ultimate goal of postseason success." As part of those efforts, Hardaway announced structural changes within the men's basketball program. Assistant coaches Mike Davis , Jermaine Johnson and Roy Rogers , along with strength and conditioning coach Todd Forcier , will not be retained next season. "I'm grateful for the work that Mike, Jermaine, Roy and Todd have put into this program and the support they've provided to our student-athletes," said Hardaway. "As we look ahead, it's important that we continue to evaluate our program and make the adjustments necessary to compete at the highest level. Our focus is on building a staff and culture that will help Memphis Basketball reach the standard that our university, our fans and our city expect." The men's basketball team concluded the 2025-26 season with a 13-19 overall record, including an 8-10 mark in the American Conference. Hardaway is under contract with the University of Memphis through the 2027-28 season. HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Men's Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook . Related News Skip Ad All News Skip Ad Memphis Announces Loaded Nonconference Schedule Memphis Announces Loaded Nonconference Schedule Monday, August 10 American Conference Releases 2026-27 Pairs for Men’s Basketball American Conference Releases 2026-27 Pairs for Men’s Basketball Friday, August 07 Hardaway Lands Trio of Memphis Natives in Freshmen Smith Jr., Jackson Jr., and Pounds Hardaway Lands Trio of Memphis Natives in Freshmen Smith Jr., Jackson Jr., and Pounds Monday, June 01 Hardaway Adds Interior Depth with Signing of Forward Maxim Logue Hardaway Adds Interior Depth with Signing of Forward Maxim Logue Wednesday, May 20 All News Related Videos Skip Ad All Videos Skip Ad Men's Basketball: Dr. Ed Scott and Penny Hardaway Press Conference-March 18, 2026 Men's Basketball: Dr. Ed Scott and Penny Hardaway Press Conference-March 18, 2026 Wednesday, March 18 Men's Basketball: Penny Hardaway and Dug McDaniel Press Conference-March 11, 2026 Men's Basketball: Penny Hardaway and Dug McDaniel Press Conference-March 11, 2026 Wednesday, March 11 Men's Basketball: Zach Davis and Dug McDaniel Press Conference-March 5, 2026 Men's Basketball: Zach Davis and Dug McDaniel Press Conference-March 5, 2026 Thursday, March 05 Men's Basketball: Penny Hardaway Press Conference-March 5, 2026 Men's Basketball: Penny Hardaway Press Conference-March 5, 2026 Thursday, March 05 All Videos
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