MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Before a national television audience on CBS Sports Network, the University of Memphis and first-year coach Penny Hardaway will tip off their `second season' at 8:35 Thursday night at FedExForum.
The Tigers (8-5) will begin American Athletic Conference play against perennial NCAA tournament participant Wichita State (7-5). The Shockers are also starting league play.
Memphis is closing its month-long home-stand by starting AAC play against a team competing for the first time since Dec. 22. Wichita State will be coming off a 70-54 loss at VCU, but has won three of four.