Bill Self lauds JHX Hoops’ run in The Basketball Tournament despite loss
Kansas coach Bill Self praised JHX Hoops' effort and highlighted standout performances after their 78‑65 defeat to La Familia in the TBT alumni finals.
Jul 31, 2026
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JHX Hoops Advances to TBT Semifinals with Late‑Game Heroics
A three‑game series against Purple Reign propelled JHX Hoops into the semifinals of The Basketball Tournament, highlighted by clutch performances and a $2 million prize at stake.
Jul 27, 2026
Purple Reign to Open TBT Campaign Against JHX Hoops
The Basketball Tournament’s alumni bracket kicks off July 21, featuring former Wildcats stars led by Jordan Henriquez‑Roberts and Martavious Irving.
Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops Stuns Purple Reign in Thrilling TBT Showdown
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.
Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops Eyes Victory in Final Showdown Against Purple Reign
With the series tied at one win apiece, JHX Hoops prepares for a pivotal third match against Purple Reign. Coach Sherron Collins stresses early aggression, while players Zeke Mayo and Frank Mason III bring recent shooting breakthroughs and a game‑winning heroics that could tip the balance.
Jul 24, 2026
Former Kansas Star Tyshawn Taylor Juggles Alumni Team Role and New Coaching Post at IMG Academy
Tyshawn Taylor, a former University of Kansas standout, now serves as general manager, assistant coach and player for the Jayhawks' alumni squad in The Basketball Tournament while also taking on a new assistant coaching role at IMG Academy in Florida.
Jul 24, 2026
Sunflower Showdown Returns: Alumni Teams Battle for $2 Million in The Basketball Tournament
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.
Jul 23, 2026
Billy Preston’s TBT Resurgence: From NCAA Scandal to Clutch Hero
Billy Preston’s surprise appearance in The Basketball Tournament delivers a clutch performance, highlighting his untapped potential and gratitude.
Jul 23, 2026