Memphis basketball and coach Penny Hardaway crossed a critical transfer portal threshold with something to show for it.

Because, Kilgore said, Dainja has never entertained the thought of going back into the transfer portal and leaving Memphis.

Dain Dainja and Dante Harris did not enter the transfer portal before the April 22 deadline, potentially signaling their return to Memphis for the 2025-26 season, pending a waiver for Dainja.