by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
Former NBA player-turned-college basketball coach, Penny Hardaway has just announced that he has hired two assistant coaches, one a former HBCU head coach to join his staff at the University of Memphis.
“I am excited to have coach Davis as part of our program,” Hardaway said in a written statement. “He is a veteran coach and brings a winning mentality to the team with an impressive resume to back it up, both on and off the court.
“Mike has won at the highest level, achieved great success, and is a proven leader of young men. He will serve our program in the office, on campus, and in the community. We are happy to have Mike and his family in Memphis.”
“Nolan is a grit and grind guy and is one of the brightest young coaches in college basketball,” Hardaway said. “He works hard and has a passion for the game that is unmatched.
“He brings a championship mindset to our team after not only having won a national championship as a player but also by learning from one of the all-time greats in, Mike Krzyzewski. Our players are going to love being in the gym with Nolan, and we are excited to have him and his family as part of Tiger Nation.”
The Tigers will play their first exhibition game on Oct. 15 at the Hoops for St. Jude® Tip Off Classic, where they will face off against North Carolina at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
Source: Black Enterprise
