Former Arizona Wildcats guards Gabe York and Terrell Brown Jr. powered Davis Steel to a $2 million victory in the championship game of The Basketball Tournament, defeating a Kentucky alumni squad known as La Familia.
A Championship Revenge
York, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, scored 11 points, including three three‑point shots, while Brown Jr. contributed nine points and delivered the game‑winning basket that sealed the win.
The duo’s triumph marked a reversal of last year’s final, where they had fallen to the same opponent while playing for Eberlein Drive, turning the loss into a personal redemption.
Despite a hostile Kentucky crowd, Davis Steel led from the opening tip, maintaining control throughout the contest and ensuring that the prize would be shared among players and staff.
The victory also cemented a legacy for the Wildcats, as York, Brown Jr. and former teammate Kyle Fogg join the exclusive list of Arizona alumni who have captured the tournament title.
With the $2 million purse earmarked for the team and its support staff, the win promises further investment in the franchise and highlights the growing appeal of professional basketball tournaments.