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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.
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.
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 opening win streak was halted by La Familia, who edged a close contest 72‑68. The team now faces a must‑win game on Monday at Freedom Hall.
Montrezl Harrell’s 35 points, including a 16‑point second quarter, swing the series dead‑even and set up a decisive third game.
Louisville’s Ville and Kentucky’s La Familia meet in a winner‑takes‑all third game of The Basketball Tournament, with playoff implications, key player performances and broadcast details.
The Basketball Tournament introduces a new 16‑team bracket, a $2 million championship prize and a marquee Kentucky‑Louisville rivalry that will be broadcast on FOX and FS1.
This summer, former Louisville and Kentucky basketball stars will meet again in The Basketball Tournament, facing off in a best‑of-three series that begins in Lexington and concludes in Louisville, with a $2 million prize awaiting the winner.
The Basketball Tournament announces The Ville’s participation in 2026, highlighting a reduced field, a $2 million prize and a new best‑of‑three structure that pits Louisville alumni against Kentucky’s La Familia.