Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington and Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway have expressed their desire to continue the basketball series between the two programs. The in-state rivalry, which has produced competitive matchups in recent years, remains a priority for both coaching staffs as they look to maintain a strong non-conference schedule.
Byington, in his first season at Vanderbilt, and Hardaway, a Memphis native and former NBA star, both see value in the series for their programs' exposure and recruiting efforts in Tennessee. The teams have split recent meetings, adding to the competitive nature of the matchup.
