Memphis Basketball Faces Turmoil as Penny Hardaway Fires Four Staff Members
Anonymous letter alleging major NCAA violations adds to the upheaval just two months before the season opener.
- Athletic Director Ed Scott confirms Hardaway will remain head coach despite recent controversies.
- Four staff members, including three assistant coaches, were dismissed by Hardaway this week.
- The university has forwarded an anonymous letter alleging recruiting and academic violations to the NCAA.
- The letter claims Hardaway's direct involvement in the alleged infractions, which occurred over recent years.
- Memphis is set to start its season against Missouri on November 4.