Penny Hardaway, the renowned coach, has a clear goal for Memphis basketball. With the team currently among the top 3-point shooting teams in the country, he aims to see them take even more 3-pointers. The 15th-ranked Tigers (7 - 1) are set to face Arkansas State (6 - 3) on Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPNU. Hardaway believes that increasing the volume of outside shots could lead to greater success.

Unlock the Potential of Memphis Basketball with More 3-Pointers

Colby Rogers: Embracing the Threes

Colby Rogers, with a 45% success rate from three this season, is not opposed to shooting more 3-pointers. As he said earlier this week, "I'm not gonna say no to shooting more threes." He understands the value of finding a balance, though. "We have two dynamic guards like PJ Haggerty and Tyrese Hunter who love to get downhill. And then we've got Dain in the post. It really depends on the game. If our guards think they can get downhill, they'll do that. It's situational."

The Impact of Knee/Leg Ailments

Tigers guards Tyrese Hunter, PJ Haggerty, and Colby Rogers have been dealing with various knee or leg ailments. However, they have all played through the issues, and it is expected that they will all be on the court on Sunday. This shows their determination and commitment to the team.

Memphis vs. Arkansas State: Game Details

Date: Sunday, Dec. 8Time: 3 p.m. CTLocation: FedExForumTV channel: ESPNU (Mike Corey, play-by-play; Mark Adams, color analyst)Streaming: ESPN+Radio: 98.9 - FM The Roar (Dave Woloshin, play-by-play; Matt Dillon, color analyst)Memphis vs. Arkansas State will be live streamed on ESPN+.

Game Predictions and Odds

The Tigers showed their resilience against Louisiana Tech after the Feast Week break. They are expected to pick up the pace against the Red Wolves. Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Sunday:Spread: Memphis - 13.5Over/under: 153.5Moneyline: Memphis - 1000, Louisiana Tech + 650

Upcoming Memphis Basketball Schedule

Dec. 14: at Clemson (10 a.m., ESPN2, Littlejohn Coliseum)Dec. 18: at Virginia (6 p.m., ESPN2, John Paul Jones Arena)Dec. 21: vs. Mississippi State (11:30 a.m., CBS, FedExForum)Dec. 28: vs. Ole Miss (1 p.m., ESPN2, FedExForum)Jan. 2: at FAU (6 p.m., ESPN2, Eleanor P. Baldwin Arena)

Arkansas State Basketball Schedule

All times centralDec. 12: vs. UT Arlington (7 p.m., ESPN+)Dec. 15: at UAB (5 p.m., ESPN+)Dec. 21: vs. Coastal Carolina (2 p.m.)Jan. 2: at Old Dominion (6 p.m.)Jan. 4: at James Madison (3 p.m.)