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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.
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