Penny Hardaway, the head coach of Memphis basketball team, threw a water bottle out of frustration at the end of the game against FAU, which they lost 66-65. Memphis lost possession of the ball in the closing moments of the game, but officials ruled a tie-up, giving possession back to the Owls. Since becoming the head coach of Memphis in 2018, Hardaway has only advanced past the Round of 64 once and has failed to make the NCAA Tournament altogether twice. However, he led the team to the NIT Tournament title in 2021. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 26-9, including an AAC Tournament Championship. The team’s decision regarding Hardaway’s long-term future as their coach has already been made.
Penny Hardaway Shows Frustration in Memphis Tournament Loss
Penny Hardaway, the head coach of Memphis basketball team, expressed his frustration at the end of the game against FAU, by tossing a water bottle. Although not as dramatic as Bobby Knight’s chair-throwing moment, it was a clear sign of his frustration. The game ended with Memphis’ loss to FAU by a score of 66-65.
During the final moments of the game, Memphis lost possession of the ball but appeared to have called a timeout. However, officials ruled a tie-up, and possession was given back to the Owls. FAU then made a game-winning layup out of the ensuing baseline out-of-bounds play.
Since becoming the head coach of Memphis in 2018, Hardaway has only advanced past the Round of 64 once and has failed to make the NCAA Tournament altogether twice. However, he led the team to the NIT Tournament title in 2021. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 26-9, including an AAC Tournament Championship.
The team’s decision regarding Hardaway’s long-term future as their coach has already been made.
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