Purple Reign to Open TBT Campaign Against JHX Hoops
The Basketball Tournament’s alumni bracket kicks off July 21, featuring former Wildcats stars led by Jordan Henriquez‑Roberts and Martavious Irving.
Jul 25, 2026
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JHX Hoops Stuns Purple Reign in Thrilling TBT Showdown
JHX Hoops overcame an early 12‑0 deficit, held Purple Reign scoreless in the final minutes, and rode a game‑winning layup by Frank Mason III to a 62‑55 win. Zeke Mayo’s 25 points paced the victory, while Michael Beasley’s 17 points fell short as JHX prepares to face Wichita State’s AfterShocks.
Jul 25, 2026
Former Kansas Star Michael Beasley Joins Purple Reign for $2 Million Basketball Tournament
Michael Beasley leads a star‑studded Purple Reign roster in a best‑of‑three series offering a $2 million prize.
Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops Stun Purple Reign to Reach TBT Quarterfinals
JHX Hoops rallied from an early deficit to defeat Purple Reign 62-55, advancing to the single-elimination TBT quarterfinals against the Aftershocks.
Jul 25, 2026
Sunflower Showdown Returns: Alumni Teams Battle for $2 Million in The Basketball Tournament
The annual Sunflower Showdown continues as alumni squads Purple Reign and JHX Hoops meet in The Basketball Tournament, competing for a winner‑take‑all $2 million prize. The series begins Tuesday night in Manhattan, Kansas, with games scheduled in both Manhattan and Topeka, Kansas, and uses the Elam Ending to guarantee a decisive finish.
Jul 23, 2026
Purple Reign Takes Early Lead in Alumni Basketball Showdown
Purple Reign opened the 2026 The Basketball Tournament with an 80‑61 victory over JHX Hoops, highlighted by Michael Beasley’s 20 points and a technical foul, setting the stage for a July 22 rematch in Topeka.
Jul 23, 2026
Purple Reign Opens Series with Dominant Win
Purple Reign secured a commanding 80-61 win in the first game of their best‑of‑three series, highlighted by Beasley's 20 points and a 51% field‑goal shooting night.
Jul 23, 2026
Purple Reign Eyes Sweep of JHX Hoops in TBT Opener
The Basketball Tournament’s first‑round matchup pits Purple Reign, led by Michael Beasley, against JHX Hoops, a team anchored by Mario Chalmers and Billy Preston. The game will be streamed on FOX Sports 2 on July 22, 2026.
Jul 23, 2026
Purple Reign to Face JHX Hoops in Decisive TBT Showdown
The Kansas State alumni squad Purple Reign meets JHX Hoops on July 22 at 8 p.m. ET, with a win for JHX setting up a potential third game. The matchup will be televised on FS1 and streamed via DIRECTV, fuboTV and Sling.
Jul 23, 2026