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 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
Marcus Keene Suspended Indefinitely After Alumni Game Altercation
The Basketball Tournament has handed down an indefinite suspension to Marcus Keene following a violent incident that erupted after an alumni basketball matchup, leaving a staff member injured and sparking a public statement from the player.
Jul 29, 2026
Alumni Basketball Brawl Sparks Suspension and Apology
The Basketball Tournament handed Marcus Keene an indefinite suspension after he shoved Jacob Hanna and injured staffer Maggie Gehring following a game‑winning three‑pointer by Frank Mason.
Jul 29, 2026
Content Creator Maggie Gehring Injured in TBT Brawl
After a victory over Wichita State’s AfterShocks in The Basketball Tournament, a chaotic push by Marcus Keene sent Jacob Hanna into Maggie Gehring, resulting in a broken nose, an open fracture and a broken septum that required emergency care.
Jul 28, 2026
Alumni Basketball Brawl Overshadows Elam Ending in Wichita
A dramatic Elam Ending gave JHX Hoops a 64‑59 victory, but the night ended in violence when Marcus Keene shoved Jacob Hanna, sparking a brawl that injured a spectator and prompted a police investigation.
Jul 28, 2026
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
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
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
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
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