Anfernee Hardaway grew up in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, raised by his grandmother Louise. From the moment he stepped on a court, it was clear something rare was happening.
His combination of size, vision, and skill made him one of the most unique players the game had seen. A top-three NBA Draft pick, a four-time All-Star, an NBA Finals appearance, and a Nike signature line that became a cultural landmark — Penny's playing career was unlike anything before it.
When the playing days were done, he came home. In 2018 Penny became head coach of the Memphis Tigers, bringing the same belief back to the city that raised him. Watch his story in the media section →