Martin: With PJ Haggerty’s commitment, Penny Hardaway is keeping hope alive
Tulsa guard PJ Haggerty (4) brings the ball up after a steal against Tulsa during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP File Photo/Joey Johnson)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
PJ Haggerty’s commitment is a sensational start to what will amount to a second straight busy offseason for Hardaway.
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