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Louisville’s head coach Jeff Brohm argues that a 16‑ or 24‑team playoff would give more programs a shot at the title, while the Big Ten and SEC outline divergent plans and some athletes voice concerns about an elongated season.
At a June 22 news conference, Pat Kelsey outlined the Cardinals’ summer progress, highlighted injury recoveries, and praised the fearless contributions of freshmen Isaac Ellis and Boyuan Zhang while noting Mikel Brown Jr.’s looming NBA prospects.
The Basketball Tournament announced a two‑year extension with FOX Sports, adding a $2 million prize and expanding the 2026 field to 16 teams.
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is cutting its field to 16 teams, doubling prize money and partnering with Fox Sports as it adopts a new alumni and non‑alumni bracket system.
The Basketball Tournament is cutting its field in half, adopting best‑of‑three series and a $2 million prize pool, while enlisting Fox Sports for a two‑year broadcast deal.
The Basketball Tournament announces its 2026 edition, offering a $2 million prize and a historic matchup between La Familia and The Ville.
The Basketball Tournament will feature a historic alumni clash between former Kentucky and Louisville stars, with a $2 million prize at stake and a path to the championship on the line.
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.
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is doubling its winner‑take‑all prize to $2 million, adding a fresh bracket structure, and scheduling a high‑profile championship in August 2026.
The Basketball Tournament announces a $2 million prize, a new 16‑team format split between alumni and non‑alumni brackets, and a Las Vegas showcase that builds on record‑breaking viewership and attendance.
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.