Bill Self lauds JHX Hoops’ run in The Basketball Tournament despite loss
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.
Jul 31, 2026
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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.
Jul 30, 2026
Kentucky alumni squad defeats Kansas in TBT semifinal
Kentucky’s alumni team pulled away in the third quarter, limiting Kansas to just seven points, as Archie Goodwin’s 28 points paved the way for a final showdown.
Jul 30, 2026
La Familia to Face JHX Hoops in Alumni Bracket Championship for $2 Million
La Familia and JHX Hoops will meet Wednesday at Memorial Coliseum for the Alumni Bracket title, a game that offers a $2 million prize and a shot at the Non‑Alumni champion.
Jul 28, 2026
JHX Hoops Advances to TBT Semifinals with Late‑Game Heroics
A three‑game series against Purple Reign propelled JHX Hoops into the semifinals of The Basketball Tournament, highlighted by clutch performances and a $2 million prize at stake.
Jul 27, 2026
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
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
JHX Hoops clinch series victory in thrilling third game against Purple Reign
JHX Hoops secured the series title with a 62-55 win over Purple Reign in Manhattan, highlighted by Frank Mason III's game‑winning lay‑up.
Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops and Purple Reign Trade Leads in a Thrilling Third Showdown
The third meeting between JHX Hoops and Purple Reign in The Basketball Tournament unfolded as a tightly contested duel, with the lead shifting repeatedly until the final seconds.
Jul 25, 2026
Alumni Showdown Returns: Beasley, Chalmers, and Mason III Lead the Charge
The Basketball Tournament pits Kansas State’s Michael Beasley against Kansas alumni Mario Chalmers and Frank Mason III in a July 21 Sunflower Showdown, with a $2 million prize on the line.
Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops Eyes Victory in Final Showdown Against Purple Reign
With the series tied at one win apiece, JHX Hoops prepares for a pivotal third match against Purple Reign. Coach Sherron Collins stresses early aggression, while players Zeke Mayo and Frank Mason III bring recent shooting breakthroughs and a game‑winning heroics that could tip the balance.
Jul 24, 2026
Former Kansas Star Tyshawn Taylor Juggles Alumni Team Role and New Coaching Post at IMG Academy
Tyshawn Taylor, a former University of Kansas standout, now serves as general manager, assistant coach and player for the Jayhawks' alumni squad in The Basketball Tournament while also taking on a new assistant coaching role at IMG Academy in Florida.
Jul 24, 2026
Alumni Rivals Set for 2026 Showdown in The Basketball Tournament
The 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament will feature a much‑anticipated rematch between Purple Reign and JHX Hoops, pitting Kansas State and Kansas alumni against each other in front of a national TV audience.
Jul 24, 2026
Alumni Rivals Set for 2026 Showdown in Manhattan
Kansas State’s Purple Reign will meet Kansas’s JHX Hoops on July 21, televised on FS1 and streamed on Fubo, as the 13th edition of The Basketball Tournament returns with a $2 million prize.
Jul 24, 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 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
Billy Preston’s TBT Resurgence: From NCAA Scandal to Clutch Hero
Billy Preston’s surprise appearance in The Basketball Tournament delivers a clutch performance, highlighting his untapped potential and gratitude.
Jul 23, 2026
Keaton Wagler’s Draft Surge Highlights Illinois and Kansas Prospects
Keaton Wagler’s breakout season earns a No.5 pick, while Kansas freshmen Darryn Peterson and Tyran Stokes loom as future stars.
Jun 29, 2026
The Basketball Tournament Extends FOX Sports Partnership with $2 Million Prize
The Basketball Tournament announced a two‑year extension with FOX Sports, adding a $2 million prize and expanding the 2026 field to 16 teams.
May 29, 2026
The Basketball Tournament reimagines its format for a $2 million prize
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is cutting its field to 16 teams, doubling prize money and partnering with Fox Sports as it adopts a new alumni and non‑alumni bracket system.
May 21, 2026
The Basketball Tournament Shrinks to 16 Teams in Bold Format Overhaul
The Basketball Tournament is cutting its field in half, adopting best‑of‑three series and a $2 million prize pool, while enlisting Fox Sports for a two‑year broadcast deal.
May 21, 2026
Erwann Bussing Joins UAlbany Basketball, Bolstering International Roster
University at Albany announced the signing of French forward Erwann Bussing, a 6‑foot‑8 prospect who last played for Limoges CSP. His addition marks the seventh overseas recruit for the program this offseason
May 20, 2026
Purple Reign to Face JHX Hoops in TBT Alumni Series
A detailed look at the upcoming best‑of‑three series between Purple Reign and JHX Hoops, including schedule, venues, ticket information and tournament context.
May 19, 2026
Kansas Alumni Team JHX Hoops Returns for 2026 TBT with Frank Mason III
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.
May 19, 2026