C’est à partir d’aujourd’hui que se tient le tournoi TBT (The Basketball Tournament), qui récompense son équipe vainqueur de 1 million de dollars et qui est diffusé en direct sur les réseaux ESPN. Il y a 24 équipes sur la ligne de départ et les matches sont à élimination directe.
Le tournoi prend une tournure particulière cette année puisqu’il est disputé à huis clos à Columbus dans l’Ohio jusqu’au 14 juillet et avec des joueurs mis en quarantaine. Parmi eux, beaucoup ont joué en Europe et quelques uns en Jeep Elite.
La saison dernière, le Villeurbannais David Lighty avait fait partie de l’équipe gagnante et avait empoché 200 000 dollars. Il remet son titre en jeu avec les Carmen’s Crew
Voici les rosters:
1. Carmen’s Crew (Ohio State Alumni): William Buford, Aaron Craft, Jon Diebler, Malik Dime, Jeff Gibbs, Dallas Lauderdale, David Lighty, Demetri McCamey, Lenzelle Smith, Deshaun Thomas. GM/Coach: Jared Sullinger.
2. Overseas Elite: Bobby Brown, Justin Burrell, Paris Horne, Jarrett Jack, Pooh Jeter, Joe Johnson, Michale Kyser, Sir’Dominic Pointer, Raphiael Putney, Frank Sessions, Xavier Silas, Asauhn Tatum. Head coach: Marc Hughes.
3. Boeheim’s Army (Syracuse Alumni): Eric Devendorf, John Gillon, Donte Greene, Demetris Nichols, Will Rayman, Malachi Richardson, Brandon Triche, Andrew White III. GM: Kevin Belbey.
4. Golden Eagles (Marquette Alumni): Maurice Acker, Dwight Buycks, Mo Charlo, Elgin Cook, Travis Diener, Luke Fischer, Darius Johnson-Odom, Andrew Rowsey, Jarvis Williams, Derrick Wilson, Jamil Wilson. GM: Daniel Fitzgerald. Head coach: Joe Chapman.
5. Eberlein Drive: Shaq Buchanan, Kaiser Gates, Dusty Hannahs, Jaron Johnson, JP Macura, Tai Odiase, Tim Quarterman, Adonis Thomas, Emmitt Williams. GM: Matt Mitchell. Coach: Cody Toppert.
6. Team Challenge ALS: Jaylen Bland, Stephaun Branch, Jordan Faison, Marquez Haynes, Sean Marshall, Tyrese Rice, Deshawn Stephens, Malcolm Thomas.
7. The Money Team: Peyton Aldridge, Bryce Alford, Jordon Crawford, Tremmell Darden, Nick Johnson, Jeff Ledbetter, Willie Reed, Thomas Welsh, Jacob Wiley, Devin Williams, Kyle Wiltjer, Tony Wroten. Booster: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Coach: David Nurse. Assistant coach: Jamaal Tatum, EJ Gallup. GM: Dan Britten, TJ Fredette.
8. Red Scare (Dayton Alumni): Darrell Davis, Kyle Davis, Trey Landers, Ryan McMahon, Ryan Mikesell, Devin Oliver, Jalen Robinson, Trevor Thompson. GM: Joey Gruden.
9. Big X: Javon Bess, Vitto Brown, Andrew Dakich, Kellen Dunham, Jehyve Floyd, Trevon Hughes, Khalil Iverson, CJ Jackson, Jamel Morris, Nick Ward, LD Williams.
*10. Peoria All-Stars: Trevon Allen, Koch Bar, Zachary Charles, Eljay Cowherd, Kendall Davis, Jerome Harris, Luqman Lundy, Aaron Menzies, Ryan Peary. GM: Willie Williams. Booster: Shaun Livingston.
11. Team Hines: Jerrelle Benimon, Gilbert Brown, Jeremiah Gray, Eric Griffin, Ethan Happ, Isaiah Miles, McKenzie Moore, Brandon Paul, Alec Peters, Marcus Thornton. Booster: Kyle Hines, Nick Calathes. Head coach: Tyler Hines. Assistant coach: Mike Martin. GM: Muhammad Smith.
12. Team Brotherly Love: Novar Gadson, Samme Givens, Shannon Givens, Semaj Inge, Marlon Johnson, Wayne Marshall, Ramone Moore, DJ Newbill, Michael Ringgold, Maurice Watson Jr., Khalif Wyatt. Coach: Kyle Sample. GM: Danny Holdsman.
13. Team CP3: Diante Baldwin, James Dickey, B.J. Gladden, CJ Harris, Sam Hunt, Nate Mason, Codi Miller-McIntyre, Aaron Rountree III, David Weaver. GM: Chris Paul. Coach: Jon Adams.
14. Heartfire: Jordan Adams, Isaiah Austin, Tweety Carter, Branden Dawson, Kristian Doolittle, Dominique Johnson, Mark Lyons, Gary McGhee, Larry Owens, Brandon Wood. GM: Jeff Dyer. Coach: Billy Kennedy.
15. Armored Athlete: Josh Bostic, Coty Clarke, Brandon Gilbeck, Steph Hicks, Scott Machado, Matt Mobley, John Roberson, Zane Waterman. Coach: BJ Dunne. GM: AJ Mahar. Booster: Adam Ross.
16. House of ‘Paign (Illinois Alumni): Leron Black, Mike Daum, Nnanna Egwu, Andres Feliz, Michael Finke, Billy Garrett, Malcolm Hill, Kyle Vinales. GM/Coach: Mike Latulip. Assistant coach: Cameron Liss.
17. War Tampa: Bryce Brown, Shaheed Davis, Justin Gray, Brent Jackson, Scottie James, Fletcher Magee, Desean Murray, Tayler Persons, Horace Spencer, Shaun Willett. GM: Matt Moschella. Coach: John Bianchi.
18. Power of the Paw (Clemson Alumni): Josh Akognon, Karvel Anderson, Gabe DeVoe, Jakeenan Gant, Donte Grantham, Ty Hudson, KJ James, Tevin Mack, Trey Phills, Marcquise Reed, Elijah Thomas. GM: Nick Isabella. Coach: Brian Judski. Booster: Terrell McIntyre.
19. Men of Mackey (Purdue Alumni): Evan Boudreaux, Justin Dentmon, Frank Gaines, Isaac Haas, Ronald Moore, Jonathan Octeus, Ethan Stair, Jacquil Taylor, Lamont West. GM: Ryan Kay. Coach: Ryne Smith.
*20. PrimeTime Players: Sean Barnette, Trey Britton, Ricardo Glenn, PJ Heath, Christian Keeling, Zeriq Lolar, Chris Moore, Odell Turner, Robert Turner, Chris Wray. GM/Coach: Chris Thomas. Assistant coach: John Douglas.
21. Stillwater Stars (Oklahoma State Alumni): James Banks III, Armoni Brooks, Thomas Dziagwa, Le’Bryan Nash, Tyshawn Taylor, Naadir Tharpe, Brian Williams. GM: Caleb Surly, Jeff Barr. Coach: Bryndon Manzer.
22. Sideline Cancer: Remy Abell, Jamel Artis, Maurice Creek, Duane Johnson, Marcus Keene, Four McGlynn, Diamond Stone, Eric Thompson, Dion Wright. Booster: Cathy Griffith. GM: Billy Clapper. Coach: Charles Parker. Assistant coach: Jordan Griffith.
23. Herd That (Marshall Alumni): Stevie Browning, Chris Cokley, Santino DiTrapano, Jon Elmore, OT Elmore, Ryan Luther, Zach Smith, Ryan Taylor, Rondale Watson, Jacorey Williams. Booster: Marcus Reed, Earl Reed.
24. D2: Kevin Capers, Mike Davis, Wendell Davis, Jesse Hardin Jr., Brian Harper, Demario Mayfield, Brady Skeens, Taren Sullivan, Deshaun Thrower. GM/Coach: Grant Leonard. Assistant coach: Andy Bronkema, Doug Brotherton, Bruce Clark, Carlos Dixon, Dan Larkin.
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