Last year, The Basketball Tournament really took off, with teams from across the country playing for a $1 million cash prize. Many of the top teams in the field are primarily comprised of alumni of some of college basketball’s most proud programs. This year, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Syracuse, and Villanova are all teams well represented in the 60-team field.
“>February 23, 2016
Some teams are true alumni squads, like Syracuse’s “Boeheim Army,” while others, the Kansas Morris Twins-sponsored FOE, are just heavy on a particular school. Here are some of the alumni team rosters, as well as the other notable former college stars from across the country.Next: ACC Alumni >>>ACC Alumni:Boston College and Syracuse have the two alumni teams in the league, but Miami is very well-represented, and a few recent Louisville stars are playing for the Talladega Knights. Controversially, Chane Behanan, a key on UL’s recent national championship team, is playing with the Kentucky alumni.Skinner’s Frate Train (Boston College Alumni Team):Steve Hailey Sean MarshallJohn OatesTyrese RiceCraig SmithJoe TrapaniBoeheim’s Army (Syracuse Alumni Team):Eric DevendorfC.J. FairDonte GreeneRick JacksonBaye Moussa KeitaTerrence RobertsBrandon TricheDarryl Watkins
“>@thetournament. Thankful for the opportunity to compete for $2million! pic.twitter.com/7aYWzgE6t1
— Boeheim’s Army (@BoeheimsArmy)
#WeMadeIt ! #BoeheimsArmy officially into @thetournament. Thankful for the opportunity to compete for $2million! pic.twitter.com/7aYWzgE6t1
— Boeheim’s Army (@BoeheimsArmy) June 8, 2016
“>June 8, 2016
Sean Dockery (Duke) – Midwest Dream SquadDeividas Dulkys (Florida State) – Pedro’s PosseLuke Loucks (Florida State) – Pedro’s PosseIsaiah Swann (Florida State) – Armored AthleteChane Behanan (Louisville) – Bluegrass Boys (Kentucky alumni)Russ Smith (Louisville) – Team FancyEdgar Sosa (Louisville) – Talladega Knights William Frisby (Miami) – Ants AlumniMalcolm Grant (Miami) – Supernova (Villanova alumni) Anthony Harris (Miami) – Ants Alumni Trey McKinney Jones (Miami) – Ants AlumniDurand Scott (Miami) – TeamBDBAlex Stephenson (North Carolina) – Team MarylandTyrone Nash (Notre Dame) – Talladega KnightsCarleton Scott (Notre Dame) -Talladega KnightsTyrone Haughton (Pitt) – Team BBallBreakdownJerome Meyinsse (Virginia) – Southern HospitalityJeff Allen (Virginia Tech) – Team MarylandNext: Big 10 Alumni >>>Big Ten Alumni:Michigan State’s Spartan Heroes alumni team will be a favorite to win the $2 million prize. Some notable Indiana stars are playing with Armored Athlete, while Northwestern alumni make up the bulk of 120 Sports’ team.Spartan Heroes (Michigan State Alumni)Brandon WoodCharlie BellBrendan KearnyRaymar MorganDerrick NixDelvon RoeDurrell Summers
“>@Spartan_Heroes #TBT2016pic.twitter.com/T2ubdsfZCn
— TBT (@thetournament)
ICYMI: Coach Izzo had a special message for @Spartan_Heroes#TBT2016pic.twitter.com/T2ubdsfZCn
— TBT (@thetournament) May 26, 2016
“>May 26, 2016
Earl Calloway (Indiana) – Trained To GoJordan Hulls (Indiana) – Armored AthleteWill Sheehey (Indiana) – Armored AthleteChristian Watford (Indiana) – Armored AthleteAnthony Clemmons (Iowa) – Sideline CancerJarryd Cole (Iowa) – Sideline CancerCyrus Tate (Iowa) – Midwest Dream SquadJames Gist (Maryland) – City of GodsEkene Ibekwe (Maryland) – LAUNFDD.J. Strawberry (Maryland) – Team 23Brandon Smith (Minnesota) – Whistle Sports Dot Squad Craig Moore (Northwestern) – 120 Sports Drew Crawford (Northwestern) – 120 Sports Tim Doyle (Northwestern) – 120 Sports John Shurna (Northwestern) – 120 Sports Michael Thompson (Northwestern) – 120 SportsWillie Deane (Purdue) – Boeheim’s Army (Syracuse alumni)Robbie Hummel (Purdue) – 120 SportsDane Miller (Rutgers) – Big Apple BasketballMichael Brueswitz (Wisconsin) – TMDNext: Big 12 Alumni >>>Big 12 Alumni:Kansas State’s Purple and Black is the leading vote-getter in the entire field. KSU fans should be very excited to see Jacob Pullen back on the court in the school’s colors. Some very notable Kansas alumni are also involved, with the Morris twins sponsoring Team FOE, and Josh Selby leading TeamBDB.Purple & Black (Kansas State Alumni)Thomas Gipson IIIJordan HenriquezMartavious IrvingWallace JudgeCurtis KellyJacob PullenJamar SamuelsAlberto VinentAkeem Wright
“>@Purple_BlackTBT on receiving 4,000+ votes and shattering the TBT votes record! #TBT2016pic.twitter.com/kuR69cVNgS
— TBT (@thetournament)
Congrats to @Purple_BlackTBT on receiving 4,000+ votes and shattering the TBT votes record! #TBT2016pic.twitter.com/kuR69cVNgS
— TBT (@thetournament) June 1, 2016
“>June 1, 2016
LaceDarius Dunn (Baylor) – TeamBDBBrady Heslip (Baylor) – Skinner’s Frate Train (BC alumni)Quincy Miller (Baylor) – Team MarylandDeandre Kane (Iowa State) – Overseas EliteKorie Lucious (Iowa State) – Spartan Heroes (Michigan State alumni)Mario Little (Kansas) – FOEJosh Selby (Kansas) – TeamBDBTyshawn Taylor (Kansas) – FOESteve Pledger (Oklahoma) – Seven City GrainStephen Graham (Oklahoma State) – Ants AlumniAaron Pettway (Oklahoma State) – Skinner’s Frate Train (BC alumni)Myck Kabongo (Texas) – Overseas EliteJeffrey Crockett (Texas Tech) – Southern HospitalityAndre Emmett (Texas Tech) – Ants AlumniJohn Roberson (Texas Tech) – Southern HospitalityRonald Ross (Texas Tech) – Southern HospitalityDarryl Bryant (West Virginia) – Team FancyNext: Pac-12 Alumni >>>Pac-12 Alumni:Colorado and Utah both have alumni teams, while a few Arizona guys are scattered throughout the rest of the rosters. Mike Bibby!Team Colorado (Colorado Alumni Team) Dominique ColemanAustin DufaultMarcus HallMarcus King-StocktonLevin KnutsonJayson ObazuayeMarcus RelphordeRichard RobyScott Senger
“>May 10, 2016
Team Utah (Utah Alumni Team)
Shaun Green
Lawrence Borha
Tim Drisdom
Bryant Markson
Dakarai Tucker
Jason Washburn
Hassan Adams (Arizona) – LAUFND
Mike Bibby (Arizona) – Pedro’s Posse
Kyle Fogg (Arizona) – Overseas Elite
Kevin Parrom (Arizona) – Team Fancy
Dijon Thompson (UCLA) – LAUNFD
David Blu (USC) – Shaare Zedek
SEC Alumni:
Expect #BBN to turn up in a big way to support the Bluegrass Boys. The league is very well represented outside of Kentucky alumni as well. Marshall Henderson’s Ole Miss-heavy TMD should be a must watch club.
Bluegrass Boys (Kentucky Alumni):
Shagari Alleyne
Derek Anderson
Ramel Bradley
Joe Crawford
Erik Daniels
Perry Stevenson
Marquis Teague
“>@thetournament pic.twitter.com/m2bGGd7zZB
— TheBluegrassBoys (@8luegrass8oys)
In the field and only 6 wins away! @thetournamentpic.twitter.com/m2bGGd7zZB
— TheBluegrassBoys (@8luegrass8oys) June 9, 2016
“>June 9, 2016
Vincent Hunter (Arkansas) – Arkansas EBL Finest
Marshall Powell (Arkansas) – TMD
Chris Porter (Auburn) – Ants Alumni
Asauhn Tatum (Auburn) – Trained To Go
Jason Williams (Florida) – Pedro’s Posse
Damien Wilkins (Georgia) – Trained To Go
Ramon Harris (Kentucky) – Ants Alumni
Darryl Butterfield (Missouri) – Southern Hospitality
Ricardo Ratliffe (Missouri) – Seven City Grain
Dwayne Curtis (Ole Miss) – Jackson TN Underdawgs
Marshall Henderson (Ole Miss) – TMD
Aaron Jones (Ole Miss) – TMD
Christopher Warren (Ole Miss) – TMD
Bob Young (Ole Miss) – TMD
Jhondre Jefferson (South Carolina) – Overseas Elite
Joshua Bone (Tennessee) – Showtime
Derrick Byars (Vanderbilt) – Kings of the South
Lance Goulbourne (Vanderbilt) – Big Apple Basketball
Chuck Moore (Vanderbilt) – Liberty Ballers
Rod Odom (Vanderbilt) – Big Apple Basketball
Next: Other Notable Former College Stars >>>
Other Notable Alumni:
Here are the rest of the alumni squad, along with some of the other names in the field that college basketball fans probably remember.
Air Force Bomb Squad (Air Force Alumni Team):
Matt Holland
Phillip Brown
Mike Fitzgerald
Todd Fletcher
Justin Hammonds
Antoine Hood II
Michael Lyons
Marek Olesinski
Nicholas Welch
Always A Brave (Bradley Alumni Team):
Tony Bennett
Jeremy Crouch
Will Franklin
Phillip Gilbert
Sam Maniscalco
Patrick O’Bryant
Daniel Ruffin
Matt Salley
Marcellus Sommerville
Andrew Warren
PA Roadwarriors (Bucknell Alumni Team)
Cameron Ayers
Ibrahim Badmus
Don Brown
Brian Fitzpatrick
Chris Hass
Charles Lee
Chris McNaughton
Darryl Shazier
Joe Willman
Cat Pack (Davidson Alumni Team)
Jordan Barham
Jake Cohen
Chris Czerapowicz
Thomas Droney
Kenny Grant
Tyler Kalinoski
Brian Sullivan
Few Good Men (Gonzaga Alumni Team)
Ira Brown
Casey Calvary
Austin Daye
Dan Dickau
Micah Downs
Mike Hart
Jeremy Pargo
Blake Stepp
“>@AFGM_TBT in #TBT2016!
Coach Few with a message for @AFGM_TBT in #TBT2016! @ZagMBB@dandickau21@slipperstillfithttps://t.co/1wG9ZksX2Opic.twitter.com/K2gLY3lIHP
— TBT (@thetournament) May 27, 2016
“>@ZagMBB
Coach Few with a message for @AFGM_TBT in #TBT2016! @ZagMBB@dandickau21@slipperstillfithttps://t.co/1wG9ZksX2Opic.twitter.com/K2gLY3lIHP
— TBT (@thetournament) May 27, 2016
“>@dandickau21
Coach Few with a message for @AFGM_TBT in #TBT2016! @ZagMBB@dandickau21@slipperstillfithttps://t.co/1wG9ZksX2Opic.twitter.com/K2gLY3lIHP
— TBT (@thetournament) May 27, 2016
“>@slipperstillfit https://t.co/1wG9ZksX2Opic.twitter.com/K2gLY3lIHP
— TBT (@thetournament)
Coach Few with a message for @AFGM_TBT in #TBT2016! @ZagMBB@dandickau21@slipperstillfithttps://t.co/1wG9ZksX2Opic.twitter.com/K2gLY3lIHP
— TBT (@thetournament) May 27, 2016
“>May 27, 2016
20th & Olney (La Salle Alumni Team)
Tyreek Duren
Ramon Galloway
Tyron Garland
Rodney Green
Steven Smith
Jerrell Wright
Steve Zack
Golden Eagles Alumni (Marquette Alumni Team)
Maurice Acker
Dwight Burke
Joe Chapman
Davante’ Gardner
Darius Johnson-Odom
Trent Lockett
Jerel McNeal
Jamil Wilson
Bluff City Blues (Memphis Alumni Team)
Ferrakohn Hall
William Coleman
Chris Crawford
Geron Johnson
Willie Kemp
D.J. Stephens
Shawn Taggart
Adonis Thomas
Terrico White
Wesley Witherspoon
North Broad Street (Temple Alumni)
T.J. Dileo
Juan Fernandez
Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson
John Linehan
Ramone Moore
Dalton pepper
Scootie Randall
Khalif Wyatt
Ram Nation (VCU Alumni)
Michael Anderson
Bradford Burgess
Alex Hidalgo
Jesse Pellot-Rosa
Joey Rodriguez
Brandon Rozzell
Larry Sanders
Jamie Skeen
Darius Theus
B.A. Walker
Reggie Williams
Supernova (Villanova Alumni Team)
Isaiah Armwood
Corey Fisher
James Minor-Bell
Antonio Pena
Reggie Redding
Scottie Reynolds
Maurice Sutton
Mouphtaou Yarou
Roosevelt Jones (Butler) – Armored Athlete
Brandon Davis (BYU) – FOE
Jaquon Parker (Cincinnati) – Seven City Grain
Yancy Gates (Cincinnati) – TeamBDB
Justin Jackson (Cincinnati) – TeamBDB
Dermarr Johnson (Cincinnati) – City of Gods
Ibrahima Thomas (Cincinnati) – TeamBDB
James White (Cincinnati) – City of Gods
Grant Gibbs (Creighton) -120 Sports
Cleveland Melvin (DePaul) – TeamBDB
Nate Lubick (Georgetown) – 120 Sports
Michael Sweetney (Georgetown) – City of Gods
Chris Wright (Georgetown) – City of Gods
Matt Bouldin (Gonzaga) – Ants Alumni
Michael Ojo (Lehigh) – Team BBallBreakdown
Louie McCroskey (Marist) – West Coast Ronin
Alex Kirk (New Mexico) – Liberty Ballers
Vincent Council (Providence) – Team Fancy
Justin Burrell (St. John’s) – Few Good Men (Gonzaga alumni)
Paris Horne (St. John’s) – Overseas Elite
D.J. Kennedy (St. John’s) – Overseas Elite
Dionte Christmas (Temple) – FOE
Josh Boone (UConn) – Talladega Knights
Gavin Edwards (UConn) – Team 23
Lasan Kromah (UConn) – City of Gods
Ater Majok (UConn) – Big Apple Basketball
Marcus Williams (UConn) – Team Maryland
Dominic Cheek (Villanova) – Team Fancy
Corey Stokes (Villanova) – Team Fancy
Maalik Wayns (Villanova) – FOE
Andrew Lavender (Xavier) – 7Outz
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