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Penny Hardaway implements personality tests for Memphis basketball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Penny Hardaway implements personality tests for Memphis basketball team
Summary

Penny Hardaway has utilized personality assessments to shape his new Memphis basketball roster ahead of summer workouts, set to begin on June 2. The Tigers' coach started with himself before evaluating his coaching staff and the recruited players. Hardaway expressed the importance of understanding each athlete's mindset and encouraging a team-focused culture. Thirteen of the fourteen players have arrived on campus, with point guard Jayden Reid expected soon. Hardaway aims to foster accountability and teamwork as the Tigers recover from a challenging previous season.

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  • •Penny Hardaway uses personality tests for team building.
  • •Summer workouts for Memphis basketball begin June 2.
  • •Thirteen players are already on campus, awaiting Jayden Reid.
  • •Hardaway emphasizes a culture of accountability and teamwork.
  • •The team aims for improvement following a 13-19 season.
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  • 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — How Penny Hardaway used a personality test to build his new Memphis basketball team
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Penny Hardaway put himself and his new Memphis basketball team to the test before it was ever officially assembled – literally.

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