Memphis has its first title with Penny Hardaway as a coach, and these young Tigers could be set up for more.
Boogie Ellis scored 23 points and Memphis never trailed after a fast start to beat Mississippi State 77-64 in the men's NIT championship game Sunday, wrapping up Hardaway’s third season coaching his alma mater after the Tigers just missed out on their first NCAA Tournament since 2013-14.
“We want to win championships, and the NIT is just a start,” Hardaway said.
With no seniors on the roster, the Tigers won 11 of their last 13 games.