Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway, as his team has lost six straight games, has not blamed injuries. He has not cited a lack of resources. He has not hinted at behind-the-scenes drama.

Hardaway has, in large part, avoided making excuses. 

On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz surmise some potential reasoning behind that. 

Also, Dylan and Munz take stock of where things stand with two games left in the regular season, lean on some listener-submitted analytics to forecast American Conference tournament berth probabilities, and (at the 44-minute mark) shine a light on Rhodes College reaching the Division III NCAA Tournament. 

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway, as his team has lost six straight games, has not blamed injuries. He has not cited a lack of resources. He has not hinted at behind-the-scenes drama.
Hardaway has, in large part, avoided making excuses.&nbsp;
On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz surmise some potential reasoning behind that.&nbsp;
Also, Dylan and Munz take stock of where things stand with two games left in the regular season, lean on some listener-submitted analytics to forecast American Conference tournament berth probabilities, and (at the 44-minute mark) shine a light on Rhodes College reaching the Division III NCAA Tournament.&nbsp;

The Tiger Basketball Podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan.

The Tiger Basketball Podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan.

Memphis Tigers basketball podcast from the Commercial Appeal

Tiger Basketball Podcast

Penny Hardaway isn't making excuses for nosedive. What it might mean

Memphis basketball still has four games left in what's been a dreadful regular season. 

The Tigers have lost four in a row, and there are no objective signs that things will get better before the book on this particular group is finally closed. 

For those reasons, the number of uncomfortable conversations swirling around Memphis and its coach Penny Hardaway continues to rise. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz look back on the week that was for the team, which included losses to South Florida and UAB. In addition, they attempt to peel back the layers of the incredibly nuanced situation Memphis finds itself in with Hardaway.

Finally, Dylan and Munz look for reasons one could credibly say right now that next season will be better for Hardaway and the Tigers. 

Memphis basketball still has four games left in what's been a dreadful regular season.&nbsp;
The Tigers have lost four in a row, and there are no objective signs that things will get better before the book on this particular group is finally closed.&nbsp;
For those reasons, the number of uncomfortable conversations swirling around Memphis and its coach Penny Hardaway continues to rise. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz look back on the week that was for the team, which included losses to South Florida and UAB. In addition, they attempt to peel back the layers of the incredibly nuanced situation Memphis finds itself in with Hardaway.
Finally, Dylan and Munz look for reasons one could credibly say right now that next season will be better for Hardaway and the Tigers.&nbsp;

Penny Hardaway isn't looking ahead to next season yet. But we can

Who knew the first Memphis basketball-Utah State meeting in history would yield some legitimate theatrics, while also highlighting a broader conversation about the role metrics play in March Madness? 

While that is unclear, that's sort of what's happened since the Tigers and Aggies met on Feb. 14. 

Also in the past week: Memphis suspended two players indefinitely, then dismissed one and reinstated the other four days later; the Tigers lost another game at North Texas, but they remain in contention for a top-two seed at next month's American Conference tournament; and coach Penny Hardaway set the stage not only for next season's home Utah State game, but perhaps a continuation of the series beyond that. 

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan delve into all of the above, as well as what's next for Memphis, and some of the wackier recent goings-on around college basketball.

Who knew the first Memphis basketball-Utah State meeting in history would yield some legitimate theatrics, while also highlighting a broader conversation about the role metrics play in March Madness?&nbsp;
While that is unclear, that's sort of what's happened since the Tigers and Aggies met on Feb. 14.&nbsp;
Also in the past week: Memphis suspended two players indefinitely, then dismissed one and reinstated the other four days later; the Tigers lost another game at North Texas, but they remain in contention for a top-two seed at next month's American Conference tournament; and coach Penny Hardaway set the stage not only for next season's home Utah State game, but perhaps a continuation of the series beyond that.&nbsp;
On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan delve into all of the above, as well as what's next for Memphis, and some of the wackier recent goings-on around college basketball.

Why Memphis-Utah State dust-up is healthy and necessary

The American Conference race is as wide open as its been in recent memory. 

Only one game separates the current top six teams in the standings (as of Feb. 10). Memphis is one of those six teams. And, believe it or not, the Tigers (12-11, 7-4 in league play) are as hot as any of them.

Penny Hardaway's team has won back-to-back games (tied for the longest active win streak in The American) and three of its last four. Memphis is in a three-way tie for fourth with seven conference games remaining. 

Will the Tigers close strong and win back some of the goodwill it lost earlier this season? Or, will it be Tulsa who pushes away? Or, could South Florida make it two regular-season titles in three years? 

On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan provide their takes on how the rest of the regular season will play out in The American. In addition, Munz and Dylan revisit some of the top storylines that have emerged for Memphis over the past three weeks and wonder which ones deserve more stock than others. They also look ahead to the Tigers' upcoming road games with North Texas and Utah State. 

The American Conference race is as wide open as its been in recent memory.&nbsp;
Only one game separates the current top six teams in the standings (as of Feb. 10). Memphis is one of those six teams. And, believe it or not, the Tigers (12-11, 7-4 in league play) are as hot as any of them.
Penny Hardaway's team has won back-to-back games (tied for the longest active win streak in The American) and three of its last four. Memphis is in a three-way tie for fourth with seven conference games remaining.&nbsp;
Will the Tigers close strong and win back some of the goodwill it lost earlier this season? Or, will it be Tulsa who pushes away? Or, could South Florida make it two regular-season titles in three years?&nbsp;
On this episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan provide their takes on how the rest of the regular season will play out in The American. In addition, Munz and Dylan revisit some of the top storylines that have emerged for Memphis over the past three weeks and wonder which ones deserve more stock than others. They also look ahead to the Tigers' upcoming road games with North Texas and Utah State.&nbsp;

Penny Hardaway isn't making excuses for nosedive. What it might mean

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