Memphis basketball team, led by Penny Hardaway, is struggling with three consecutive losses, including a defeat to UAB. Hardaway expressed frustration over the team's defensive performance and highlighted ongoing chemistry and locker room issues. The team's offensive struggles were evident, with a notable air-balled 3-pointer and a poor 3-point shooting record. Critics have pointed out the team's selfishness and apathy, emphasizing the need for improvement to enhance the team's prospects for Selection Sunday. Despite the challenges, Hardaway remains determined to motivate the team and address their communication barriers.
Here’s some insight from Penny after Memphis’ loss to UAB. I asked him what response he’d gotten from Tigers in week between Tulane & UAB game. “The teams that I’ve coached, I’ve always been able to reach them. I just haven’t been able to say the right words to this team yet.” https://t.co/4vxoybeNfk
Memphis basketball is down, and down bad, but Penny Hardaway wants to remind Tigers fans that “I’m not a loser" after his team's third straight loss. READ: https://t.co/Rn6H1eco6p https://t.co/wbicmVxG3w
After Memphis' loss to UAB on Sunday, Penny and Malcolm Dandridge said all they needed to about the Tigers' ongoing locker room issues — and their on-court impact — without calling guys out by name. "We're done with the meetings; we're done talking and begging." ✍️🏽 from B'ham: https://t.co/AeDhAArkYm
After Memphis' loss to UAB on Sunday, Penny and Malcolm Dandridge said all they needed to about the Tigers' ongoing chemistry issues — and their on-court impact — without calling guys out by name. "We're done with the meetings; we're done talking and begging." ✍️🏽from B'ham: https://t.co/AeDhAArkYm
The Tigers are unwell. To the point where they’re hardly even recognizable. They’ve become infected by selfishness and apathy. Penny Hardaway and Malcolm Dandridge had a lot to say about the state of the Memphis basketball program — and its future. https://t.co/2viPeZHEL5
“If your goal is not for the team that’s on the front of your chest to win the game, then you’re thinking about yourself.” After a third straight loss, “selfishness” is a problem still plaguing Memphis. The Tigers don’t seem to know of a solution either. https://t.co/gRS1TOtVWI
Memphis has now lost 3 straight: South Florida at home At Tulane At UAB
Memphis is officially playing with fire. Tigers suffer another Quad 3 loss at UAB --- their second. Seven weeks until Selection Sunday and not many more opportunities to improve the resume.
Four of Memphis' past seven shot attempts have been 3s. Tigers are 1-7 in that stretch...
That last air-balled 3-pointer by JQ was Memphis' first missed shot of the afternoon — came over 7 min into the game. Tigers 8-9 (88.9%) from floor now.
Memphis needs to bounce-back when it faces old rival UAB tomorrow. After back-to-back losses, Penny Hardaway said he'd spend the week giving the Tigers' defense "reconstructive surgery." More on that + everything else I'll be looking for in Birmingham: https://t.co/SlO9wNkqQa