Tyreek Smith, after missing two Memphis basketball practices, was back on the practice court Tuesday morning. The fifth-year post player, who transferred to the Tigers from SMU, met with coach Penny Hardaway last week when he asked for and was granted permission to "step away for a day for personal reasons,

Memphis basketball player Tyreek Smith took a little break from the Tigers and Penny Hardaway's team is gearing up to face Alabama on Oct. 28.

Tyreek Smith’s return comes two days after reports surfaced that he had left the program in search of other opportunities.