Syracuse alumni team Boeheim’s Army is set to compete in this summer’s edition of The Basketball Tournament, bringing together former Orange stars for another shot at the prize.
Veteran forward Wesley Johnson will anchor the roster, reuniting with longtime teammates Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim, a trio that promises familiarity and firepower.
From Iowa State to the NBA and back to the hardwood
Johnson began his college career at Iowa State before transferring to Syracuse for the 2009‑10 season, where he earned Big East Player of the Year honors and was named a Consensus first‑team All‑American.
The following year he was selected fourth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, launching a decade‑long professional career that included stints with several NBA franchises.
Today Johnson serves the Los Angeles Clippers in a player development role, a position that blends his playing experience with mentorship of younger talent.
A best‑of‑three showdown against Hall In
Boeheim’s Army will open the series against Seton Hall’s alumni squad, dubbed Hall In, on July 21 at Walsh Gymnasium in South Orange, New Jersey.
Game two shifts to Upstate Medical Arena in Syracuse on July 23, with a potential third contest slated for July 24 should the series extend.
The matchups mark a reunion of sorts, pitting Syracuse’s alumni against a strong Seton Hall contingent and adding another layer of intrigue to the tournament’s summer schedule.
Fans of the Orange will be watching closely as the familiar faces of Johnson, Hughes and Buddy Boeheim take the court, hoping to translate past college chemistry into tournament success.