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Memphis Basketball: Tigers building recruiting powerhouse under Hardaway

By Josh Stevens

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Penny Hardaway of the Memphis Tigers reacts against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the HoopHall Miami Invitational at American Airlines Arena on December 1, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Penny Hardaway of the Memphis Tigers reacts against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the HoopHall Miami Invitational at American Airlines Arena on December 1, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 27: The Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer stands on the court before the team’s game against the Baylor Bears during the 2014 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on November 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Baylor won 71-47. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 27: The Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer stands on the court before the team’s game against the Baylor Bears during the 2014 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on November 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Baylor won 71-47. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Damion Baugh/Malcolm Dandridge

Damion Baugh is a combo guard that should see solid playing time, and Malcolm Dandridge is a Center that is going to back-up Wiseman assuming he stays healthy. Let’s start with Baugh, he is a good passer with good defensive upside at 6’4″. While I do not think he is going to start in his first year he could have the impact someone like Jevon Carter did at WVU in his first season. He is a solid player that is going to be a factor this year.

Dandridge, on the other hand, is going to take some time to develop. He is an undersized center at 6’8″, but he could see some time at the 4 this year. He went to high school alongside of James Wiseman at Memphis East and still played fairly well there as well. These two are going to more than likely be back next season possibly leaving Wiseman as the only recruit signed so far that is truly a one and done player so far.