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Memphis Basketball: 2019-20 season preview for the Tigers

By Lukas Harkins

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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Season Outlook

It is no secret that Memphis is one of the most talented teams in the country. Their freshman class is absolutely astounding and should immediately take the nation by storm. They should make headlines throughout the entire year while soaring up the top-25 rankings. With that said, though, they are unproven across the board. In addition to having just a second-year head coach, underclassmen will make up almost the entire rotation.

There are obvious concerns regarding their inexperience and therefore experts everywhere are cautiously optimistic about the Tigers. Memphis should find a spot in the preseason top-25 but they might be ranked quite a bit lower than their ceiling due to their youth. They are essentially a lock to be picked as the favorite to win the AAC, though. If this team reaches its peak, they will not only win the conference but will be a heavy contender for the national title.

Memphis should be one of the most fun teams to watch in the country. They are young, full of talent, will play at a fast pace, and have the ability to dominate on both ends of the floor. There will be an abundance of NBA scouts at every single game and they have a few exciting non-conference matchups that will draw plenty of national attention.

Memphis is back as a national title contender.

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In the end, the Tigers should be right near the top of everyone’s list of “must-watch” teams. Coach Hardaway is well-liked across the nation and Memphis has emerged as a program capable of competing with Kentucky and Duke on the recruiting trail.