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Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball add NC State transfer Jerry Deng

Jerry Deng, a 6-foot-9 forward from Norcross, Georgia, will join Memphis for the 2026-27 season, adding size and shooting to Penny Hardaway’s roster.
Deng arrives with two seasons of eligibility remaining after his pattern of transferring, giving Memphis veteran experience across multiple programs.
Deng brings 3-point shooting prowess, having shot 37.2% from beyond the arc on 263 attempts during his college career.
Memphis previously added other transfers and recruits in a busy portal period, signaling an aggressive roster rebuild for 2026-27.
Deng has prior collegiate experience at Hampton and Florida State, including a 7.0-point average at Florida State in 2024-25.
Deng redshirted last season due to medical and off-the-court issues cited by his former coach, Wade.
Memphis is assembling a roster mix of transfers and freshmen for 2026-27, aiming to balance experience with upside.
Deng’s college journey began at Hampton, included a redshirt season under coach Will Wade, and featured a notable 16-point game against North Carolina during his time at Hampton.
Memphis confirms Deng’s transfer through reporting by Jason Munz of the Commercial Appeal, aligning local coverage with the national move.
The new reference on On3 notes Deng averaged 6.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per game for NC State last season, continuing his multi-stop college career.

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