Penny Hardaway, criticized for the lack of Memphis talent on his roster, has been a frequent figure at local high school ...

For Smith, loyalty and a family-type feel with a program and its staff is a priority for him and he senses that environment with Hardaway. "I got a great relationship with Penny," Fred Smith Jr. said.

The maturity has Smith embracing his role as the unquestioned No. 1 guy, both on and off the court. It's a big part of what's ...