On August 2, the final of The Basketball Tournament unfolded at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky, where Davis Steel, formerly known as Eberlein Drive, faced off against Kentucky’s alumni team in a tightly contested championship game.
Championship Recap
Despite entering the Elam Ending with a target score of 67, La Familia struggled early, shooting just 22.2 percent in the first quarter and relying heavily on Archie Goodwin, who accounted for the bulk of the team’s points.
Kentucky’s alumni squad compounded their difficulties by missing 14 of 32 free‑throw attempts, a lapse that proved decisive as Davis Steel built a double‑digit lead.
The momentum shifted in the third quarter when Davis Steel extended its advantage to 15 points, even as La Familia posted a higher‑percentage shooting stretch, but the gap remained insurmountable.
Entering the fourth quarter down by 12, La Familia needed to score at least 20 points to force overtime, yet they managed only 12, allowing Davis Steel to hold on for a 67‑59 victory.
Archie Goodwin led La Familia with 19 points, while Willie Cauley‑Stein contributed 10 points and 13 rebounds, but the effort fell short of overturning the deficit.
The win marks Davis Steel’s second consecutive TBT championship and underscores the fine margins that separate triumph from defeat in high‑stakes basketball.