A last‑minute setback
La Familia, the up‑and‑coming squad set to make its mark in the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament, was poised to field a strong lineup headed by forward Reid Travis.
However, just 24 hours before the team was scheduled to board a flight to Lexington, Kentucky, the organization announced that Travis would be unable to compete due to a back injury.
Background
Travis entered the tournament after a standout graduate season at the University of Kentucky, where he averaged 11.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
The forward’s college career began at Stanford, where he spent four seasons before transferring to Kentucky as a graduate student.
Team response
The injury forces La Familia’s coaching staff to adjust their game plan, removing a seasoned scorer and rebounder from the front court.
Despite the setback, La Familia’s management expressed confidence in the depth of their remaining players, emphasizing that the team’s chemistry and defensive identity remain intact.
What’s next
The tournament’s opening games are slated to be played at the University of Kentucky’s home arena, a venue that will now see the team without its original front‑court anchor.
The coming weeks will test the resilience of La Familia as they navigate the challenges of a depleted lineup while aiming to make a splash in their debut.