Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway was not happy when speaking with reporters after the Tigers’ 70–62 loss to SMU on Thursday night at FedEx Forum.
The Tigers’ loss itself fits more into the overarching theme regarding under-performance in the program this season. Memphis (9–8, 3–4 American Athletic Conference) recorded its third consecutive loss and its eighth loss in its last 12 games.
Through 17 games this season, the program has suffered its worst record since the 2004–05 National Invitational Tournament team under former Memphis coach John Calipari. When Hardaway was asked by the media if he had faith he could get the job done as head coach of the program, he shared his candid thoughts.