Kentucky basketball alumni team set for TBT debut. What to know about La Familia roster
LEXINGTON — More than 10 years ago, The Basketball Tournament held its inaugural event.
There will be plenty of Bluegrass State representation this summer, with alumni teams from Kentucky, Louisville and Bellarmine all competing in the tournament.
Here's what you need to know about the event as a whole — and the Lexington Regional, specifically:
What is The Basketball Tournament?
The Basketball Tournament is a single-elimination, winner-take-all event featuring 64 teams.
The victorious team takes home the $1 million prize.
When does The Basketball Tournament begin?
TBT games start July 19 and end Aug. 4, with the championship game held in Philadelphia.
What is the name of the TBT Kentucky basketball alumni team?
The Kentucky alumni team is La Familia. Per its official page on the TBT website, the name is "an ode to Coach John Calipari," who led the Wildcats for 15 seasons (2009-24). Calipari now is the coach at Arkansas.
What former UK players are on Kentucky TBT roster?
Here's the roster for La Familia, as of July 1:
Who are the coaches for the UK TBT team?
Former Kentucky star Tyler Ulis will be La Familia's head coach.
Two more former Wildcats, Jon Hood and Darius Miller, will be assistant coaches. Jazz Ferguson, a Louisville native who starred at Moore High, also will serve as an assistant.
Are there any other former Kentucky basketball players working with La Familia TBT team?
Yes. Former Kentucky players Twany Beckham and Sam Malone are La Familia's general managers.
What other teams are competing in The Basketball Tournament Lexington Regional?
Here are the seven other squads that will compete in the Lexington portion of The Basketball Tournament:
WoCo Showtime (A Wofford alumni team)
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky TBT team roster: UK players in The Basketball Tournament 2024
