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UNINTERRUPTED-produced Memphis Tigers series premiers on ESPN+ Tuesday

LeBron James’ sports media company is producing a new series on Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers.

The content offerings from LeBron James’ sports media company UNINTERRUPTED continue to expand as they will get to tell the story of what is likely the most interesting team in college basketball, the Memphis Tigers and their head coach, former NBA star, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway.

“The Harder Way,” featuring Hardaway, as well as former NBA star and LeBron James’ Miami Heat teammate Mike Miller, will be a 12-episode project that premieres tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 10) on ESPN+ with the first two episodes coming available. The series will follow Hardaway as he sets his goal to come back to his hometown of Memphis and they will have unique access behind the eligibility controversy surrounding Memphis’ star forward James Wiseman.

“The Harder Way” is the second UNINTERRUPTED production to go on ESPN+, following last year’s extended look at LeBron James and his inner circle, “More Than An Athlete.”

Also, with Memphis in the crosshairs of the NCAA and James Wiseman serving a 12-game suspension, it’s a subject that UNINTERRUPTED and LeBron’s productions know quite well.

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WATCH: Memphis freshman James Wiseman suspended 12 games

University of Memphis freshman James Wiseman will return to the hardwood on Jan. 12.

University of Memphis freshman James Wiseman will return to the hardwood on Jan. 12.

The NCAA announced Wednesday that the 7-foot-1 star is suspended 12 games, with 11 remaining at the time of the announcement.

Penny Hardaway paid $11,500 to help Wiseman and his family relocated to Memphis when the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2019 was in high school. At the time, Hardaway was an AAU coach and coach at East Memphis High School, where Wiseman enrolled.

As a former Memphis player and a donor, Hardaway qualified as a booster, making the financial help an impermissible benefit.

Hardaway is now the Tigers’ head coach.

The NCAA warned Memphis before the season began that the star rookie could be ineligible. The school, athletic department, and team decided to play Wiseman in three games anyway.

Memphis will appeal the suspension, saying Wednesday, “We expect a more fair and equitable resolution, and we will exhaust all avenues on James’ behalf.”