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Tigers picked to finish first in The American's preseason poll

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The American Athletic Conference coaches are as confident in the 2019-20 version of the University of Memphis men's basketball team as Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.

The Tigers, along with Houston, were picked to finish first in The American in the league's annual preseason poll, while 7-foot-1 center James Wiseman was a unanimous selection as Preseason Rookie of the Year. Voting was conducted by each of the league's 12 head coaches and the results were released at Monday's annual Media Day at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott.

The UofM had the nation's No.