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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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