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Penny Hardaway maintains full roster amid transfer portal interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:54 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Penny Hardaway maintains full roster amid transfer portal interest

Summary

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway has rounded out his roster for the 2026-27 season, adding 13 new players while keeping two from last year's 13-19 finish. The Tigers filled all 15 spots by late June. Despite recent interest in players like Daniel Rouzan and Anthony Johnson, Hardaway confirmed the roster is full, stating he wouldn't add anyone at the risk of displacing current players. Though Memphis has been linked to potential additions due to the NCAA's new rules, Hardaway remains committed to the team he has assembled, emphasizing team chemistry as they prepare for their season opener against Iowa State on November 2.

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Key Details

•Hardaway added 13 new players and retained two from last season.
•Memphis roster is currently full with 15 players.
•Interest has emerged in players Rouzan and Johnson from the transfer portal.
•Hardaway values team chemistry over adding new talent at this stage.
•Tigers face Iowa State in their season opener on November 2.

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1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Will Penny Hardaway add someone to the roster?

What they're saying

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Penny Hardaway spent the offseason revamping his roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. After a 13-19 season last year, Hardaway brought back only two players, and he added 13 players to the roster.
— Yahoo Sports

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