Inside how Penny Hardaway has unlocked new success at Memphis

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- There are certain things you have to prepare for when your coach is one of the most gifted talents to ever play the sport. Take it from Memphis Tigers guard Tyrese Hunter.

During a pregame shootaround the morning of the Tigers' January game against Wichita State, Penny Hardaway -- a four-time NBA All-Star who is in his seventh season as the head coach of his alma mater -- was showing Hunter how to make a certain pass against a zone.

"That's what I've been trying to get you to do," Hardaway said while demonstrating what he wanted Hunter to do. "You say, 'No I can't.' Yes you can."

It's the type of sentiment the Tigers have heard often.

"His brain is through…