The Memphis basketball team's exhilarating stretch run concluded last week in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 

The Tigers' appearance in the Big Dance – their first under coach Penny Hardaway and first since 2014 – will have a major impact on the program. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect the numerous benefits it could have. They also discuss Hardaway's growth as coach and detail Memphis' top priorities this offseason. 

The Memphis basketball team's exhilarating stretch run concluded last week in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.&nbsp;
The Tigers' appearance in the Big Dance&nbsp;&ndash; their first under coach Penny Hardaway and first since 2014&nbsp;&ndash; will have a major impact on the program. On this week's episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, beat writer Jason Munz and columnist Mark Giannotto dissect the numerous benefits it could have. They also discuss Hardaway's growth as coach and detail Memphis' top priorities this offseason.&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