Few teams have as much combined hype between recruiting and the still potential on-court product than the Penny Hardaway-led Memphis Tigers. The Memphis Commercial Appeal's Drew Hill breaks them down:
How different is the vibe around this team — either from the team itself or the community — after the coaching change?
Overwhelmingly different. It's hard to describe what people in this town are calling "Penny Mania." Although I wasn't around to watch the Tubby Smith era end, I'm told the difference in fan excitement is astronomical. In the eyes of Memphis fans, Hardaway just gets it.