Kentucky’s Alumni Squad Eyes TBT Championship After Dominant Win
A 78‑65 victory over JHX Hoops has put Kentucky's alumni team one game away from the $2 million TBT title, setting up a clash with either The Mecca or Davis Steel.
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A 78‑65 victory over JHX Hoops has put Kentucky's alumni team one game away from the $2 million TBT title, setting up a clash with either The Mecca or Davis Steel.
The Basketball Tournament’s La Familia, a squad of former University of Kentucky players, is two victories away from the $2 million prize, sparking a broader look at how alumni teams and jersey sponsorships are reshaping college basketball.
Former Kentucky Wildcats including Willie Cauley‑Stein, Archie Goodwin and Andrew Harrison are back in 'La Familia', a team coached by Jon Hood, while Louisville's 'The Ville' fields stars like Montrezl Harrell and Russ Smith. The series begins in Lexington and will be broadcast on FOX, with later games on FS1.

The upcoming best‑of‑three series between La Familia and The Ville will open at Lexington’s Historic Memorial Coliseum on July 18, 2026, before moving to Louisville’s Freedom Hall and potentially returning for a decisive game.

From dunking phenoms to clutch game‑winners, former Kentucky Wildcats relive their most memorable moments in The Basketball Tournament, showcasing a blend of nostalgia and renewed camaraderie.

The Cats dominated an alumni showcase at the Joe Craft Center, posting highlights on social media as they prepare for a three-game series against The Ville.

The Basketball Tournament opens its summer slate with a clash between Louisville alumni The Ville and Kentucky alumni La Familia, featuring notable players and a broadcast plan that reaches millions.

The Basketball Tournament opens Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky, featuring eight alumni teams, a $2 million winner‑take‑all prize, and a marquee matchup between Montrezl Harrell and Willie Cauley‑Stein.
La Familia overcame a 17‑point deficit to defeat Louisville’s alumni squad 72‑68 in a thrilling opening‑round game at Memorial Coliseum, with Darryl Morsell’s final dunk under the Elam Ending sealing the win.
Archie Goodwin’s 22-point performance fuels La Familia’s 63-57 victory over The Ville, securing a semifinal berth in The Basketball Tournament.

Former Kentucky guard DeAndre Liggins is set to play for La Familia in a best‑of-three series against The Ville, with games slated for Lexington and Louisville and the third contest’s site hinging on ticket sales.

DeAndre Liggins rejoins La Familia for a high‑stakes alumni showdown against Louisville’s The Ville, bringing Kentucky’s rich basketball heritage back into the spotlight.