Davis Steel Repeats as TBT Champions, Defeats La Familia Again
In the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, Davis Steel secured a 67-59 win over La Familia, handing the team its second straight loss to the same opponent.
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In the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, Davis Steel secured a 67-59 win over La Familia, handing the team its second straight loss to the same opponent.
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.

La Familia’s deep run in the TBT tournament spotlights former Kentucky Wildcats, sparking debate over which alumni could strengthen the Wildcats’ 2026‑27 roster.
Former Louisville basketball stars, led by Montrezl Harrell and coached by Michael Baffour, will open a best‑of‑three series against Kentucky alumni La Familia on July 18, 2026, aiming to capture the $2 million prize in the expanded Basketball Tournament.
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.

In a tightly contested alumni matchup, La Familia outlasted Boeheim's Army 70-66, propelled by Kahlil Whitney's game‑winning dunk and a roaring home crowd.

A dramatic comeback and clutch shooting propelled La Familia past Boeheim’s Army, setting up a high‑stakes semifinal in the Alumni Brackey Championship.
A dramatic comeback by La Familia, led by former Kentucky stars, clinches a semifinal spot in The Basketball Tournament.

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.
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.

The Ville’s comeback attempt fell just short as La Familia edged a 72‑68 victory, setting up a decisive Game 2 at Freedom Hall.

La Familia opened the best‑of‑three Alumni Bracket series with a 72‑68 win over The Ville, overcoming a 17‑point third‑quarter lead by The Ville and sealing the game with a decisive dunk by Darryl Morsell. The victory puts La Familia ahead 1‑0 ahead of Game 2, scheduled for Monday night at Freedom Hall in Louisville and broadcast on FS1.

The Kentucky alumni team La Familia secured a 72-68 win over Louisville’s The Ville in the first game of their TBT series, with Morsell topping the scoring. The next contest will air on FS1 at 7:00 p.m. EST, while key players’ statuses remain uncertain.
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.

Quade Green is set to join La Familia for a summer series against The Ville, with games scheduled in Lexington and Louisville. The matchup highlights his extensive professional journey and a reunion of former Kentucky teammates.

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.

Veteran guard Quade Green, a former Kentucky star, is set to debut for La Familia in the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament, bringing experience and scoring depth to a roster that blends Wildcats legends with non‑Kentucky talent.

Quade Green, known for his clutch performances at Kentucky and a career that spanned continents, is set to play for La Familia in the upcoming Basketball Tournament, which will be broadcast on FOX and FS1 from Lexington and Louisville.

The Basketball Tournament returns in July with a $2 million prize, and Kentucky's alumni team La Familia is finalizing a roster that blends past stars with a hard‑earned comeback from point guard Kerr Kriisa.