Hardaway Says He Gave Memphis $2.6M
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway says he put $2.6 million of his own money toward the Tigers’ 2026-27 player revenue-sharing budget, bringing the team’s total to $9 million. The move comes as Memphis rebuilds after missing the NCAA Tournament and reflects growing pressure on coaches and programs to fund competitive rosters.
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About Penny Hardaway
Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway is an American college basketball coach and former professional player who is the head coach of the Memphis Tigers men's team in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Hardaway played college basketball at Memphis and 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was a four-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team member as a member of the Orlando Magic. He also played for the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and the Miami Heat.
Everything about Penny Hardaway →- Occupation
- basketball player, basketball coach
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 18, 1971
- Website
- http://www.pennyhardaway.net, https://pennyhardaway.com