Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway instructs his team during a timeout the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Houston center Josh Carlton (25) and Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the American Athletic Conference tournament championship in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Memphis center Jalen Duren celebrates after making a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)