Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington and Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway have expressed their desire to continue the basketball series between the two programs, according to a report by Aria Gerson of The Tennessean published on November 11, 2026. The in-state rivalry has been a regular fixture, and both coaches see value in maintaining the matchup for their teams and fans.
Vanderbilt, Memphis Coaches Want to Continue Basketball Series
