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The BIG3 playoffs reach a decisive weekend as the Dallas Power, the league’s top seed, hosts the semifinals in Dallas. A rematch with Miami 305 and a clash between Boston Ball Hogs and Chicago Triplets headline the action, featuring standout performances from Montrezl Harrell, Elijah Stewart and others.
Celebrating its 10th season, the Big3 showcases a unique mix of former NBA stars, charismatic leadership and expanding viewership, positioning itself for broader media reach and cultural impact.
After stints abroad, the 30‑year‑old power forward is back in Lawrence, eager to contribute to his team’s tournament run and stay connected with his alma mater.
The Basketball Tournament’s alumni bracket kicks off July 21, featuring former Wildcats stars led by Jordan Henriquez‑Roberts and Martavious Irving.
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.
The Boston Ball Hogs will face the DMV Trilogy on July 19, 2026, in a game that could decide playoff momentum. Jeremy Pargo’s MVP campaign and Earl Clark’s chase for a historic record headline the broadcast on fubo Sports Network.
Michael Beasley leads a star‑studded Purple Reign roster in a best‑of‑three series offering a $2 million prize.
The Dallas Power, led by Elijah Stewart, will host the Miami 305 on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The game, broadcast on Fubo, pits an unbeaten Dallas squad against a Miami team still searching for its rhythm after a championship‑laden past.
JHX Hoops rallied from an early deficit to defeat Purple Reign 62-55, advancing to the single-elimination TBT quarterfinals against the Aftershocks.
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.
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.
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.
The 2026 Quad County Conference preview highlights competitive shifts, key coaching changes and the impact of graduations across six programs.
Kansas State University will begin offering alcoholic beverages at football games next season, a move championed by a longtime advocate who reflects on summer life in Manhattan, a dream alumni roster, and the possible relocation of the rivalry to the Chiefs stadium.
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.
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.
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.
New head coach Casey Alexander is leveraging the legacy of K-State alumni, inviting former standouts to the practice court as the team prepares for a high‑stakes matchup.
Purple Reign opened the 2026 The Basketball Tournament with an 80‑61 victory over JHX Hoops, highlighted by Michael Beasley’s 20 points and a technical foul, setting the stage for a July 22 rematch in Topeka.
The Purple Reign alumni team rolled past JHX Hoops 80‑61, with Michael Beasley delivering a nostalgic showcase that blended scoring, playmaking and light‑hearted spectacle.
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.
Billy Preston’s surprise appearance in The Basketball Tournament delivers a clutch performance, highlighting his untapped potential and gratitude.
The AfterShocks, a Wichita State alumni squad, began this year's Basketball Tournament with a 98‑77 win over The Enchantment, setting the tone for a competition that has halved its field but doubled its prize pool.
The Basketball Tournament’s first‑round matchup pits Purple Reign, led by Michael Beasley, against JHX Hoops, a team anchored by Mario Chalmers and Billy Preston. The game will be streamed on FOX Sports 2 on July 22, 2026.