The Harderway || An ESPN+ Episodic Series
This is a link to Episode four of the series. This episode follows the controversy of James Wiseman and the NCAA deeming him ineligible for the 2019-2020 season. Ultimately James Wiseman, left the University of Memphis to prep for the 2020 NBA Draft this episode especially highlights the initial problem that lead to that ruling by the NCAA and the efforts of the University of Memphis to push back against the NCAA.
From the ESPN Press Room
The Harder Way, a new series featuring former NBA great and Memphis basketball head coach Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, premieres tomorrow exclusively on ESPN+. Produced by UNINTERRUPTED and ESPN+, in partnership with OBB Pictures, the 12-part series takes fans behind the scenes as Hardaway leads his alma mater through the pressures and expectations of his highly anticipated second season as Memphis head coach. Through a combination of archival footage and unprecedented program access, The Harder Way juxtaposes Hardaway’s standout career as a player and hometown hero in Memphis with his present coaching challenge, rebuilding a once-proud program that has fallen on hard times.
In addition to Hardaway and his assistant coaches, which include two-time NBA champion Mike Miller, the series explores how Hardaway’s young players navigate life as student-athletes while attempting to live up to incredible hype. Memphis boasts the nation’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class, including ESPN No. 1 overall recruit James Wiseman, (since the show, Wiseman has been drafted by the Golden State Warriors.)
The Harder Way also examines the city of Memphis, with its complicated history and vibrant culture as a unique backdrop for a series about coming home, restoring hope, and coping with great expectations.
Show Runners: Ryan Booth and Henry Proegler
Directors: Ryan Booth and Henry Proegler
Co-Director (ep 11) and Series DP: Elizabeth Olmstead
Production Company: Uninterrupted and Spring Hill
UNINTERRUPTED
Senior Director, Production: Cecile Murias
Director of Long Form Films: Matt Rissmiller
Producer: Camille Maratchi
VP Business Affairs: Josh Tarnow
Production Manager: Michael Belmonte
Post Production Coordinator: Austin Cook
PRODUCTION
Executive in Charge: Vicky Bramley
Line Producer: Rob Jackson
Production Coordinator: Cherie Hornbreak
Key Production Assistant: Whitney Armstrong
Production Assistant: Josh Wilbourn
Production Assistant: Damien Neal
Production Assistant: Devin Lester
Production Assistant: Dindie Donelson
Production Assistant: Ashia Henderson
Production Assistant: Ray Schillawski
Production Assistant: Ian Simpson
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Cam Op: Ryan Gobel
Cam Op: Jon Marzolla
1st Assistant Camera: Nate Eades
1st Assistant Camera: Jared Callen
2nd Assitant Camera: Gabe Decarlo
DIT: Spencer Lucas
Audio Mixer: Chase Thibodeau
Audio Mixer: Rashad Conners
Audio Mixer: Chad Meadows
Audio Mixer: Eric Swartz
Gaffer: Bake Heimback
LEGAL
Business Affairs: Brain Raymond
Legal Associate: Sean Fassett
Legal Assistant: Mary Katherine Ashmore