Memphis basketball has won 8 in a row, and Colorado State has won 10 heading into the NCAA tournament. Here's a primer for March Madness first round.

The Memphis Tigers are back in men's NCAA tournament, but they won't be the only players representing the 901. Former Memphis area high school basketball stars also are experiencing March Madness at their respective schools.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway thrilled as an NBA player and showed his chops as a masterful college recruiter even managing the changing world with the transfer portal and name, image and likeness.