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How does Memphis basketball solve its scoring problem? Penny Hardaway doesn't know

Jason Munz
Memphis Commercial Appeal

TULSA, Okla. — Penny Hardaway can see it just like everyone else, clear as day.

He sees the Memphis basketball team shooting 3-pointers worse than 81% of Division I teams and converting free throw attempts worse than all but a dozen programs. He sees its recklessness (15.5 turnovers a game) and how it further cripples the offense by eliminating valuable scoring opportunities. He sees the Tigers averaging 62.3 points in games against teams ranked in the top 100 by KenPom.com this season.