Montrezl Harrell, the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, is set to join The Ville, the Louisville alumni squad, for the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament. The news was confirmed in a recent announcement that places the veteran forward alongside a group of former Cardinals teammates as they prepare for a high‑stakes best‑of‑three series.
Harrell’s addition comes after a standout summer in which he led The Ville in scoring, averaging 23 points per game. He previously spent three seasons at Louisville (2012‑15) and was a key contributor to the Cardinals’ 2013 National Championship. After a stint in the NBA that included stints with the Houston Rockets, the LA Clippers, the Washington Wizards, the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers, Harrell has been playing abroad, most recently for Atleticos de San Germán in Puerto Rico.
A Reunion of Louisville Alumni
The Ville will open the series against Kentucky’s alumni team La Familia on July 18 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, with the game slated for a national broadcast on FOX. Game two will shift to Freedom Hall in Louisville on July 20 and will be carried live on FS1, while a potential third matchup is scheduled for July 22 in Lexington, again on FS1.
The matchup pits two of the state’s most recognizable alumni programs against each other, reviving memories of college rivalries while showcasing the growing popularity of The Basketball Tournament. For Harrell, the event represents a homecoming that ties together his championship pedigree, his NBA accolades and his ongoing connection to the Louisville community.
Fans can expect a fast‑paced, emotionally charged series that highlights the depth of talent that has emerged from the University of Louisville’s basketball lineage, with Harrell’s experience and scoring prowess poised to be a central storyline.