Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Ray Spalding across Basketball.
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.
Montrezl Harrell, the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, is set to don the colors of The Ville, the Louisville alumni team, for the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament, sparking a matchup against Kentucky’s La Familia that blends championship pedigree with hometown pride.
Former Eastern High star Trey Moses hosted the third annual Be the Reason celebrity basketball game in Louisville, bringing together athletes and community leaders to raise awareness about mental health and announce a new partnership with the Kevin Love Foundation.