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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Kentucky’s Alumni Squad Eyes TBT Championship After Dominant Win
A 78‑65 victory over JHX Hoops has put Kentucky's alumni team one game away from the $2 million TBT title, setting up a clash with either The Mecca or Davis Steel.
Jul 30, 2026
Kentucky alumni squad defeats Kansas in TBT semifinal
Kentucky’s alumni team pulled away in the third quarter, limiting Kansas to just seven points, as Archie Goodwin’s 28 points paved the way for a final showdown.
Jul 30, 2026
Marcus Keene Suspended Indefinitely After Alumni Game Altercation
The Basketball Tournament has handed down an indefinite suspension to Marcus Keene following a violent incident that erupted after an alumni basketball matchup, leaving a staff member injured and sparking a public statement from the player.
Jul 29, 2026
Content Creator Maggie Gehring Injured in TBT Brawl
After a victory over Wichita State’s AfterShocks in The Basketball Tournament, a chaotic push by Marcus Keene sent Jacob Hanna into Maggie Gehring, resulting in a broken nose, an open fracture and a broken septum that required emergency care.
Jul 28, 2026
Alumni Basketball Brawl Overshadows Elam Ending in Wichita
A dramatic Elam Ending gave JHX Hoops a 64‑59 victory, but the night ended in violence when Marcus Keene shoved Jacob Hanna, sparking a brawl that injured a spectator and prompted a police investigation.
Jul 28, 2026
La Familia to Face JHX Hoops in Alumni Bracket Championship for $2 Million
La Familia and JHX Hoops will meet Wednesday at Memorial Coliseum for the Alumni Bracket title, a game that offers a $2 million prize and a shot at the Non‑Alumni champion.
Jul 28, 2026
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 Stun Purple Reign to Reach TBT Quarterfinals
JHX Hoops rallied from an early deficit to defeat Purple Reign 62-55, advancing to the single-elimination TBT quarterfinals against the Aftershocks.
Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops clinch series victory in thrilling third game against Purple Reign
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.
Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops and Purple Reign Trade Leads in a Thrilling Third Showdown
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.
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
Purple Reign Opens Series with Dominant Win
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.
Jul 23, 2026
Purple Reign Eyes Sweep of JHX Hoops in TBT Opener
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.
Jul 23, 2026
Purple Reign to Face JHX Hoops in Decisive TBT Showdown
The Kansas State alumni squad Purple Reign meets JHX Hoops on July 22 at 8 p.m. ET, with a win for JHX setting up a potential third game. The matchup will be televised on FS1 and streamed via DIRECTV, fuboTV and Sling.
Jul 23, 2026
Darryn Peterson Shines in Summer League Opener
Utah’s second‑overall prospect delivered a standout performance in Salt Lake City, tallying 25 points, 12 assists and only two turnovers, while reflecting on his draft ambitions and the road ahead.
Jul 7, 2026
Former KU Guard Zeke Mayo Lands Spot on Atlanta Hawks Summer League Roster
After a standout college career and a productive stint with the Cleveland Charge, Zeke Mayo is set to compete in the NBA Summer League for the Atlanta Hawks.
Jun 30, 2026
Former Kansas Stars Zeke Mayo and Lagerald Vick Rejoin JHX Hoops for Summer Tournament
Zeke Mayo and Lagerald Vick have committed to play for JHX Hoops in The Basketball Tournament this summer, bringing NBA G-League experience and a memorable game‑deciding moment from last year’s event. Their return coincides with praise from Kansas coach Bill Self and hints of possible additions of former NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris, as the tournament adopts a new format with a $2 million prize.
Jun 4, 2026
Former KU Stars Headline Rock Chalk Roundball Classic
The 18th‑annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic will feature former Kansas basketball standouts, NBA players and local celebrities in a charity game and dinner benefiting pediatric cancer research.
May 28, 2026