Tag: Penny Hardaway

Penny Hardaway’s Knicks”Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 “PE Finally Gets a Retail Release

Brandon King

One of the most coveted player exclusives in Nike Basketball history is finally making its way to retail. Nike has officially unveiled Penny Hardaway’s “Knicks” Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 PE, a sneaker that has long been regarded as a grail among basketball sneaker enthusiasts. After spending more than two decades as an unattainable player-exclusive realm, the shoe is scheduled to release on September 11 for a retail price of $200. Originally worn by Hardaway during his tenure with the New York Knicks, the sneaker combines the performance-driven design of the…

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Penny Hardaway found not to have violated NCAA rules

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Via Mark Schlabach and Jeff Borxello of ESPN An Independent Accountability Resolution Process hearing panel concluded that Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway didn’t violate NCAA rules when he provided benefits to three prospective student-athletes because of his long-standing philanthropy in Memphis, according to a decision released on Tuesday. The IARP panel ruled that Memphis failed to monitor the education and activities of an athletics booster, provided impermissible extra benefits, conducted impermissible recruiting activities with prospective student-athletes and failed to cooperate with the investigative process by delaying the production of requested documents.…

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University of Memphis Basketball facing fines and probation over James Wiseman recruiting

Brandon King

The NCAA placed the University of Memphis men’s basketball program for three years and levied a $5,000 fine for Level II and III recruiting violations. The ruling came about following allegations that back in 2017 then-East High School head coach Penny Hardaway paid James Wiseman and his family when he was still in high school. The NCAA considered him a booster because he had donated to his alma mater. Hardaway did not become Memphis coach until tne following year, 2018. Wiseman ended up attending the University of Memphis , where…

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“Home” Nike Air Max Penny 1 coming in 2022

Brandon King

There is never a bad time for Air Max Penny 1s to see a retail release. The “Orlando” colourway is in the works to make a retail return in 2022, and it appears the same may hold true for the “Home” version. As the “Orlandos” have made previous retail returns, with their last being way back in 2011, the home version has been in cold storage since its original 1995 release. At this early juncture there are no images of the upcoming version but if it is to be a…

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Penny Hardaway remaining at Memphis

Brandon King

From Joseph Zucker of B/R: Anfernee Hardaway will be remaining at Memphis and will not take the Orlando Magic’s vacant head-coaching position, according to multiple reports. Hardaway would have represented a connection to the Magic’s golden era. Orlando reached the 1995 NBA Finals and appeared to be a budding dynasty until Shaquille O’Neal left for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 1996-97 season. Following a lengthy playing career, the 49-year-old went into coaching and climbed up the ladder to return to his alma mater, Memphis, in 2018. The Tigers have gone…

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“Orlando” Air Max Penny 1 coming back in 2022

Brandon King

Ten years after its last release, the “Orlando” Air Max Penny will be making what will be a much-anticipated return to retail in 2022. At this juncture there are no images available of the upcoming iteration, but the expectation is that it will should be a copy of its 1995 progenitor, with its black upper and its large white wing with royal blue jeweled Swoosh and embroidered Penny logo on the heel. The aesthetic should be completed by a black midsole, a heel Air Max unit and a white and…

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“Memphis Tigers” Nike Zoom Rookie coming soon

Brandon King

Like the “Memphis Tigers” Air Foamposite One, the Zoom Rookie is the latest Penny Hardaway associated silhouette to get the Memphis Tigers treatment. This Zoom Rookie sports a white leather and mesh upper and nodules. On the Foamposite portions of the upper a tiger print over university blue is present. The aesthetic of the shoe is completed by a translucent outsole. The “Memphis Tigers” Nike Zoom Rookie is set to release June 1 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $210 USD. Nike Zoom Rookie…

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“Memphis Tiger” Air Foamposite One is getting a wider release

Brandon King

After releasing as a limited quickstrike, the “Memphis Tigers” Nike Air Foamposite One is on the way to a wider release. Initially an exclusive for University of Memphis head basketball coach Penny Hardaway and his players and staff. It released March 9 in limited fashion, however it is headed for a wider release. The “Memphis Tigers” Nike Air Foamposite One will be releasing March 22nd via NIKE SNKRS. The sticker price is set at $230 USD. Nike Air Foamposite One “Memphis Tigers”Racer Blue/White-BlackBV8161-400$230March 22, 2019 

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Air Penny III Performance Review

Brandon King

          I have always been a huge fan of the Penny signature line; as a matter of fact, it’s my second favorite line of all-time. When the Penny III was originally released  in 1997, it’s price tag was a bit outside of my budget, but it was a shoe that I was was intrigued by both aesthetically and from a potential performance standpoint. Once I was able to acquire a pair, it was a shoe I wanted to get on the court and see if the…

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