Memphis basketball player Tyreek Smith took a little break from the Tigers and Penny Hardaway's team is gearing up to face Alabama on Oct. 28.

The No. 2 Crimson Tide face the Memphis Tigers in Huntsville, long known as fertile recruiting territory, and a convenient 3ish hour drive for both fan bases. Make no mistake, though; this is going to be home court for the Tide The Crimson Tide enter this season with their highest preseason ranking ever,

Tyreek Smith, after missing two Memphis basketball practices, was back on the practice court Tuesday morning. The fifth-year post player, who transferred to the Tigers from SMU, met with coach Penny Hardaway last week when he asked for and was granted permission to "step away for a day for personal reasons,

Tyreek Smith, after missing two Memphis basketball practices, was back on the practice court Tuesday morning. The fifth-year post player, who transferred to the Tigers from SMU, met with coach Penny Hardaway last week when he asked for and was granted ...