Memphis men’s basketball head coach Penny Hardaway announced two additions to the team’s staff on Wednesday, with Mike Davis and Nolan Smith joining the program as assistant coaches for the 2024-25 season.
Davis comes to Memphis after spending the last six seasons as head coach at Detroit Mercy (2018-24). His coaching resume touts 35-plus years of experience on the sideline, including 24 years of head coaching experience with 14 postseason trips. His squads have recorded at least 20 wins nine times, while posting a winning record in 15 of his 24 campaigns.
“I am excited to have coach Davis as part of our program,” Hardaway said. “He is a veteran coach and brings a winning mentality to the team with an impressive resume to back it up, both on and off the court.
“Mike has won at the highest level, achieved great success and is a proven leader of young men. He will serve our program in the office, on campus and in the community. We are happy to have Mike and his family in Memphis.”
Smith arrives on campus after spending the last eight seasons as an assistant coach or director of basketball operations at the high-major level. He most recently served as an assistant coach the last two years at Louisville (2022-24), after spending the previous six seasons alongside the legendary Mike Krzyzewski at Duke (2016-22).
“Nolan is a grit and grind guy and is one of the brightest young coaches in college basketball,” Hardaway said. “He works hard and has a passion for the game that is unmatched.
“He brings a championship mindset to our team after not only having won a national championship as a player, but also by learning from one of the all-time greats in Mike Krzyzewski. Our players are going to love being in the gym with Nolan and we are excited to have him and his family as part of Tiger Nation.”
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