Hardaway spent two hours talking and taking selfies with fans, some of whom wore Hardaway'sMiami HeatorGolden State Warriorsjerseys with the No. 10.
Copies of Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” and trading cards of him sit on a table as he signs books for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP basketball star.
"It feels great to be back in El Paso," said Hardaway, "I love the people here in El Paso. Being here in El Pasop helped me grow as a person. I learned about patience and understanding."
Hardaway played for the Miners from 1985-1989 with other great UTEP players such as Jeep Jackson, Antonio Davis and Greg Foster.
A stack of Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” is displayed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout who became an NBA star.
Tim Hardaway signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” for fans at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
Fans wait in line to get Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” signed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball and NBA star.
A fan holds an old photograph of himself with Tim Hardaway during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former NBA star who played for the UTEP Miners.
A fan wears a signed Tim Hardaway Golden State Warriors jersey while browsing trading cards during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Copies of Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” and trading cards of him sit on a table as he signs books for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP basketball star.
Tim Hardaway talks with fans as he signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
Tim Hardaway signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” for fans at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
Tim Hardaway looks at cards while waiting for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA star.
Fans wait in line to get Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” signed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP basketball player who had a stellar career in the NBA.
Tim Hardaway talks with young fans as he signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
A trading card of the late UTEP basketball coach Don Haskins given to Tim Hardaway by a fan sits on a table during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Tim Hardaway holds a cup of coffee while waiting for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
Tim Hardaway signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” for fans at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA star.
A fan wearing a Tim Hardaway UTEP-style jersey walks through the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
UTEP and NBA basketball legend Tim Hardaway takes photos with fans as he signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Fans wait in line to get UTEP basketball legend Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” signed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
A fan shows UTEP and NBA legend Tim Hardaway trading cards of himself during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
A stack of Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” is displayed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout who became an NBA star.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
A stack of Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” is displayed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout who became an NBA star.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Tim Hardaway signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” for fans at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Fans wait in line to get Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” signed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball and NBA star.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
A fan holds an old photograph of himself with Tim Hardaway during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former NBA star who played for the UTEP Miners.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
A fan wears a signed Tim Hardaway Golden State Warriors jersey while browsing trading cards during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Copies of Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” and trading cards of him sit on a table as he signs books for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP basketball star.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Tim Hardaway talks with fans as he signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Tim Hardaway signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” for fans at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Tim Hardaway looks at cards while waiting for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA star.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Fans wait in line to get Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” signed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP basketball player who had a stellar career in the NBA.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Tim Hardaway talks with young fans as he signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
A trading card of the late UTEP basketball coach Don Haskins given to Tim Hardaway by a fan sits on a table during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Tim Hardaway holds a cup of coffee while waiting for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA player.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Tim Hardaway signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” for fans at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP Miners basketball standout and NBA star.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
A fan wearing a Tim Hardaway UTEP-style jersey walks through the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
UTEP and NBA basketball legend Tim Hardaway takes photos with fans as he signs his book, “Killer Crossover,” at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
Fans wait in line to get UTEP basketball legend Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” signed at the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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UTEP legend Tim Hardaway signs his book 'Killer Crossover' in El Paso
A fan shows UTEP and NBA legend Tim Hardaway trading cards of himself during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Hardaway also was fortunate to be mentored for a time at UTEP by former UTEP and NBA guard, Nate "Tiny" Archibald, who helped in giving Hardaway added confidence.
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"When Tim Hardaway came back for the funeral of (coach) Don Haskins, that showed a great deal of respect on his part," UTEP fan Carlos Santos said. "He was a great player for many years and it was great to see him back in El Paso."
Copies of Tim Hardaway’s book, “Killer Crossover,” and trading cards of him sit on a table as he signs books for fans during the Sun City Card Show at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hardaway is a former UTEP basketball star.
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
