The Memphis Student Newspaper, The Daily Helmsman, wonders if John Calipari stuck it to Memphis one last time by prompting the NCAA investigation into James Wiseman.
The author, who is listed as Lucas Finton, spoke to an attorney who seems to think “all of these college coaches are jealous of Penny (Hardaway).”
Check out these comments from attorney Richard Johnson, who is based in Ohio and has a long history of fighting the NCAA:
“I’m sure all of these college coaches are jealous of Penny, because but the real deal,” Johnson said.
After all, Hardaway is not only a former NBA superstar, he is also an Olympic gold medalist. A feat that has not been achieved through play by Calipari nor North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. When personal accolades come into the conversation, it is easier to see the effect that Hardaway’s reputation has on the recruitment process.
“That gang of coaches who were never good players themselves, let alone star players, let alone gold medal winners, don’t want him in their club,” Johnson said. “He makes them look bad. It also makes them feel inferior because, well, they are.”
