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Former Arizona Wildcats guards Gabe York and Terrell Brown Jr. powered Davis Steel to a 2‑million‑dollar title win, with York named MVP and Brown Jr. delivering the game‑winning shot.
Despite a strong showing from Archie Goodwin and Willie Cauley-Stein, Kentucky's La Familia could not overcome Davis Steel in the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, falling 67-59 after a shooting night to forget.
Davis Steel secured the championship and the $2 million prize in a tightly contested Elam Ending, out‑shooting La Familia and dominating the boards.
In the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, Davis Steel secured a 67-59 win over La Familia, handing the team its second straight loss to the same opponent.
Kansas coach Bill Self praised JHX Hoops' effort and highlighted standout performances after their 78‑65 defeat to La Familia in the TBT alumni finals.
Former Villanova star Cole Swider will debut with Boeheim’s Army in this summer’s The Basketball Tournament, bringing his three‑point shooting and NBA experience to a roster that also features Eric Devendorf, the Boeheim brothers and other alumni.
Donovan Dent, the recent Mountain West Player of the Year, is set to play for The Enchantment in The Basketball Tournament, a single‑elimination event that offers a $2 million prize. Under former NBA champion Byron Scott, the roster blends former Lobo stars with other New Mexico ties, aiming for a deep run at home.
Former professional guard Donovan Dent hosted his inaugural kids’ basketball camp at ABC Prep Academy, attracting 120 participants and signaling his shift toward coaching.
The Basketball Tournament returns in 2026 with a 16‑team field, featuring the Kansas alumni team JHX Hoops led by Frank Mason III, who will face Kansas State's Purple Reign in a best‑of‑three first‑round series.