

Hitmen Hoops
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HS/CBB 🏀 Scouting | Memphis Basketball Analyst | Dabbling in National Recruiting News | IG: @hitmenhoops | #HitmenKnows






NEWS: Memphis Assistant Jermaine “Freaky JJ” Johnson has been FIRED, as expected. Mike Davis and Roy Rogers were also fired. There were no options for them to return, despite what was previously reported. Source adds that a GM is expected to be hired this week. Several candidates have been contacted, but one is a clear leader in the running.


Penny says "I feel like it's the best coaching job I've done" to guide this Memphis team to 13 wins this season.

@Matt_Infield To me, it’s just hilarious that this exact tool that Ed Scott is explaining has been around for years already 🤦♂️🤣 barttorvik.com/playerstat.php…


Plenty of things to be critical of with Memphis basketball right now. Them saying they're gonna use AI to navigate and find players in the portal better...doesn't feel like one of them? If you're favorite team isn't using it now, they will be soon. Feels like a smart move IMO.







NEWS: The expectation is that Memphis HC Penny Hardaway returns for his ninth season as head coach, per source. Additionally, Hardaway is expected to clean slate with his assistant staff before the start of portal season, source adds. Several candidates have already been contacted. In regards to Penny’s future, source cites that the administration were concerned about the “politics” and “financials” of firing Penny. For context, Memphis would have to pay a $6 million buyout + potential buyout for new coach + increase financial commitment to program.





Also, congrats to the entire LIU coaching staff. Special shout out to @Dalmar__Ali, who is the longest tenured assistant on the staff and helped recruit so many of these players on this team.


A year after finishing 29-6 and winning the AAC title, Memphis finishes 13-19 — its worst season in over 50+ years. A disaster of a season is finally over. A lot of decisions will shake out over the next 24 hours or so — most importantly, Penny Hardaway’s future as head coach + assistant staff outlook.



Rollin' with Rowan 😤 He's got a 20-piece to lead all scorers! 2H | 10:42 TLN 57 MEM 45 #RollWave🌊