Memphis Tigers, led by Penny Hardaway, are not interested in accepting an NIT bid for the postseason tournament. Hardaway expressed zero interest in playing in the NIT or any other postseason event, despite the team's disappointing season after starting 15-2.
"I’m just making that (clear) right now. I’ll talk to the (University of Memphis) administration, but I’m not looking to play in no more NITs, man — I’m sorry." Story on everything Penny Hardaway said about a potential NIT bid: https://t.co/MAvvFrfvF3
Penny Hardaway’s six seasons at Memphis have been 😬. The Tigers started the season 15-2.🫣 https://t.co/D1Qs8FszH1
Penny adds that he'll have to talk to UofM administration but he personally has no interest in playing in NIT or any other postseason tournament. https://t.co/NGNsvrEuJp
I asked Penny if Memphis would accept an NIT bid. "Zero (chance)."
Penny on possibility of Tigers accepting NIT bid: "Zero. I'm not accepting any invitations. I'm not looking to play in any more NITs, man. I'm sorry."
Memphis is heading to the NIT. https://t.co/gSca39B2Kl