“There's going to be situations that you get into that you're going to need help, for sure. But for the most part, I think coaching is just understanding who you have and your team, understanding yourself, and understanding the situation.”

American college basketball coach and former professional player

Anfernee Deon “Penny” Hardaway is an American college basketball coach and former professional player. He is the head coach of the Memphis Tigers men’s team and spent 14 seasons in the NBA, where he became a four-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team selection. Hardaway played college basketball at Memphis before his professional career. He is best known for his years with the Orlando Magic, and also played for the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat. His profile comes from both his playing career and his work as a coach.