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Sunya Payne, who dedicated her life to education and Memphis basketball, died on July 12. Her influence spanned classrooms, school leadership, and the Tigers’ outreach, earning tributes from officials and players alike.
The former Memphis center’s agreement with New York highlights a busy market for big men, with the Mavericks given a narrow window to match.
Coach Penny Hardaway expects all 14 Tigers to report for summer workouts, yet the status of several key signees, including Fred Smith Jr., remains uncertain as the team eyes a challenging slate and a revamped Battle 4 Atlantis.
Coach Penny Hardaway is optimistic that all 14 Memphis basketball players will report for summer workouts starting in June. Ten have signed agreements, while the status of Fred Smith Jr. remains uncertain, and transfer Maxim Logue is being compared to former player Dain Dainja.
Coach Penny Hardaway believes the Memphis Tigers are poised for a more potent offense this season, citing a fully assembled roster and a focus on chemistry during summer workouts.