Inside TBT: Recent Episodes
The Basketball Tournament
Inside TBT (TBT's Official Podcast) features interviews, inside information and everything else you could want to know about The Basketball Tournament, the world's first truly open sporting event. Winner take all. For more, check out TheTournament.com.
Hosted by Andrew Zoldan
PART TWO of TBT's Regional Host Interviews: Russ Smith for The Ville/Louisville Alumni (Louisville Regional), Kyle Guy & Tony Bennett for Embrace The Pace/Virginia Alumni (Virginia Regional) and Zach Bush for The AfterShocks/Wichita State Alumni (Wichita Regional)!For more visit tbthoops.com
In today's TWO PART episode of Inside The Tournament, we have interviews with representatives from 6/8 TBT Host Regions! Willie Cauley-Stein from La Familia/Kentucky Alumni for the Lexington Regional (0:00 - 6:40), Jim and Jimmy Boeheim from Boeheim's Army/Syracuse Alumni for the Syracuse Regional (6:40 - 17:22) and then Tyshawn Taylor from JHX Hoops/Kansas Alumni and Jordan Henriquez from Purple Reign/KState Alumni for the Kansas City Regional (17:22 - 36:45)Check our Part 2 and for more visit tbthoops.com!
In today's episode of Inside The Tournament, we have three interviews with three MEGA SOCCER STARS! First, Hope Solo joins the show to talk about putting her team, Solo FC, in TST and about her road to a comeback (0:00 - 10:25), then Carli Lloyd jumps on to announce that she will be playing with the defending TST Champions, US Women, this June (10:25 - 23:42) and then Heather O'Reilly joins the show to talk about defending the TST title, TST's Women's Tournament Expansion and more (23:42 - 45:10)!TST TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW: tst7v7.com/tickets
In today's episode of Inside The Tournament, Jillian Sakovits stops by to break down her experience working the sideline at TST (0:00 - 21:18), then Young Mantis joins to talk his TBT experience & his iconic jersey swap with Yogi Ferrell (21:18 - 33:20) and then TST's 2024 $1MILLION Goal Scorer, Talia DellaPeruta, joins the show to chat about her winning goal, playing with the US Women and more (33:20 - 48:55)!
In today's episode of Inside The Tournament, Dwayne De Rosario joins the show to talk about playing in TST, his iconic celebration, his soccer career and more (0:00 - 16:45) and then Jake Marsh joins to discuss calling TBT games last year and what his new career looks like (16:45 - 34:54)!Enjoy -For more visit thetournament.com
On today's episode of Inside The Tournament, Jessica McDonald stops by to talk about playing with the NC Courage in TST, her soccer career, her family and more (0:00 - 16:07) and then Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie hops on to talk about his TBT Team, Team DRC, who else from the NFL could hoop in TBT, his NFL career and more (16:07 - 29:20)! Enjoy!For more visit thetournament.com
In today's episode of Inside The Tournament, Herculez Gomez joins the show to talk about calling TST's Championship matches, who he would like to see in the event, stories from 2024 and more (0:00 - 15:43) and then Nate Sestina hops on to talk about TBT/La Familia, Kentucky Basketball and last year's The Ville vs La Familia game (15:43 - 36:12)!Enjoy!For more visit thetournament.com -
Episode 1 of Inside The Tournament features two great guests! First up USWNT Legend Ali Krieger joins the show to talk about playing in and winning TST 2024 with the US Women, her soccer career and more (0:00 - 24:35) and then NBA Veteran, Darren Collison, joins to talk about finally making his TBT playing career with Team Challenge ALS, his NBA career and Pacers Legends (24:35 - 39:00!Enjoy!For more visit thetournament.com -
We are less than a week from TBT 2024's Bracket Reveal which will air on TBT's YouTube on June 26th at 10:00amEDT on YouTube!In the meantime, here are four AWESOME interviews to hold you over:- Shaq is the GM of Team Diesel (0:00 - 5:57)- Tyler Ulis is coaching La Familia (5:57 - 12:40)- Frank Mason III is playing for Mass Street (12:40 - 16:47)- Kyle Guy is the GM of Fail Harder (16:47 - 32:24)Enjoy!TBT TICKETS: https://thetournament.com/tbt/tickets/
On today's episode of Inside TBT, Christian Watford stops by to breakdown the new Indiana Alumni Team (Assembly Ball), their roster so far, playing in Indy and more (0:00 - 11:18) and then Marc D'Amelio hops on to announce and discuss the UConn Alumni Team (Stars of Storrs) which will be led by 3 former champions (11:18 - 26:56).MORE: TBT has announced that Championship Week is heading back to Philadelphia (Drexel's Daskalakis Athletic Center)! Tickets are on sale now for ALL REGIONS: thetournament.com/tbt/tickets/
On today's episode, Russ Smith joins the show to talk about playing with The Ville again, what it was like playing in TBT last summer and the addition on Montrezl Harrell (0:00 - 14:23) and then Willie Cauley-Stein joins the show to breakdown his commitment to play with La Familia (Kentucky Alumni) in TBT this summer, what it will be like to be back at Rupp Arena, Coach Calipari and more (14:23 - 29:30!
Today on the show, former Butler player Sean McDermott talks about playing with All Good Dawgs (Butler Alumni) at Hinkle Fieldhouse this summer (0:00 - 8:00) and then former NBA 6MOTY, Montrezl Harrell, discusses playing with The Ville (Louisville Alumni) and getting to hoop in front of the Louisville fans again this summer (8:00 - 22:42)! TBT REGIONALS: Wichita, Dayton, Louisville, Lexington, Butler, Houston, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati - BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN TBT TICKETS GO ON SALE: thetournament.com/tbt/tickets
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew Zoldan breaks down the four TBT regionals that were announced this week (Wichita, Butler, Lexington & Cincinnat) (0:00 - 2:30) then Shelvin Mack joins the show to talk about All Good Dawgs, Butler's TBT team that will be hosting a regional at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse (2:30 - 13:41) and then Eric Bledsoe talks Ketucky's alumni team, La Familia, playing back at Rupp Arena this summer and more (13:41 - 25:00)!Enjoy -
FINAL EPISODE BEFORE TBT TIPS-OFF!
Taj Gibson joined the show as his team (Team Gibson) gets set for their TBT debut! We talked TBT, NBA, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and more (0:00 - 28:29) and then Fran Fraschilla joins the show to preview the Wichita Super Regional (28:29 - 47:26)!
Presented by Pedego Wichita: https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/wichita/
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Devin Funchess (former NFL WR) joins the show to talk about playing with Team Gibson, basketball being his first love, his time in the NFL and more (0:00 - 13:52), then Fort Wayne Champs' Tayler Persons come on to talk TBT 2023, pick-up hoops and what he loves about TBT (13:52 - 26:14) and then Marcus Santos-Silva hops on to talk about transitioning back from football to basketball, playing with Ram Nation and more (26:14 - 46:40)!
TBT IS ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY - thetournament.com
NBA Veteran, Jason Thompson, is a part of Broad Street Birds (Temple Alumni) and he came on the show to talk NBA, TBT, the Sacramento Kings, Boogie and more (0:00 - 20:58) and then Bleed Green's Brandon Jefferson comes on to talk North Texas, year two of Bleed Green, tell pick-up hoops stories and more (20:58 - 38:16)!
Enjoy -
In today's episode of Inside TBT, The Ringer's Tate Frazier stops by to talk about this year's players, give his scouting report on the Thompson Twins, build his UNC TBT team and more (0:00 - 30:07) then Tyshawn Taylor hops on to talk Kansas, TBT, NBA, The Border War and more (30:07 - 1:00:00)!
Enjoy -
In today's episode of Inside TBT, we have a TBT veteran AND a TBT rookie talking hoops! Myles Dread will be making his TBT Debut fresh off of the NCAA Tournament with the Happy Valley Hoopers (Penn State alumni) and we talked about his Penn State career, who he's excited to play with in TBT and so much more (0:00 - 18:53) and then TBT veteran, AJ Slaughter stops by to talk Eberlein Drive and his interesting international basketball career (18:53 - 30:13)!
Enjoy!
Buy tickets to TBT: thetournament.com/tickets/
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Scoochie Smith (Red Scare) stops by to talk about how incredible his first year of TBT was, what it's like to play in front of Dayton fans again and more (0:00 - 12:23) and then Sonny Weems (Team Arkansas) comes on to talk about how he's gearing up to make his TBT debut... as a PLAYER... he has been acting GM for Team Arkansas the past few years (12:23 - 32:17)!
Enjoy!
Buy tickets to TBT: https://thetournament.com/tickets/
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Kedrian Johnson stop by to talk about his WVU career, how pumped he is to join Best Virginia and mroe (0:00 - 13:02) and then Jerome Seagers comes on the show to announce Vegas Rebellion (UNLV alumni team) will be entering a team in TBT (13:12 - 27:45)!
TBT's Bracket Reveal Show will be next Wednesday, June 21st at 12:00pmEDT. It's hosted by Andrew Zoldan (Inside TBT host) and Seth Greenberg! Who will be selected for TBT 2024!?
In today's Inside TBT, Jaylen Barford (0:00 - 13:14) and Desonta Bradford (13:14 - 26:20) are on the show to break down their decisions to play with the Jackson TN UnderDawgs in TBT 2023! Jaylen for Team Arkansas and Desonta for the Bucketneers have both been INSANE the past two TBTs! - Enjoy
Jordon Crawford from The Money Team (Floyd Mayweather's Team) came on the show to talk about his season overseas, what he loves about TBT, what the team will look like this year, tell funny Floyd stories and more (0:00 - 24:30) and then Tyonte Robertson from About Billions (Adrien Broner's team) hopped on to break down the best players he's ever played, discuss the journey to getting his team BACK in TBT and tell AB stories (24:30 - 41:20)!- Presented by Chipp Golf CoChipp Golf Co is a golf apparel brand specializing in uniquely designed golf gloves with 10% of all proceeds benefiting a variety of charitable causes. Their goal is to help golfers both look good on the course and do good off of it!SHOP NOW AND USE PROMO CODE: INSIDE TBT www.chippgolfco.com/insidetbt
On today's Inside TBT, CJ Massinburg (2022 MVP) and Nick Perkins from the 2022 Blue Collar U TBT Championship team join the show to talk about their 2022 title, their quest for a repeat and stories from playing at Buffalo (0:00 - 17:10) then Jontay Porter who will be making his TBT debut with Show Me Squad (Mizzou alumni, comes on to talk Mizzou, this summer's team, the GLeague/NBA and more (17:10 - 30:30)!- Presented by Chipp Golf CoChipp Golf Co is a golf apparel brand specializing in uniquely designed golf gloves with 10% of all proceeds benefiting a variety of charitable causes. Their goal is to help golfers both look good on the course and do good off of it!SHOP NOW AND USE PROMO CODE: INSIDE TBT www.chippgolfco.com/insidetbt
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Russ Smith stops by to announce that he'll be playing with the Louisville Alumni Team (The Ville) in TBT this summer, talk about his favorite moments from Louisville and more (0:00 - 10:06) and then Robbie Hummel joins the show to announce he'll be back with Men of Mackey (Purdue alumni) and tell funny Purdue, golf and NBA stories (10:06 - 36:08)! - Presented by Chipp Golf CoChipp Golf Co is a golf apparel brand specializing in uniquely designed golf gloves with 10% of all proceeds benefiting a variety of charitable causes. Their goal is to help golfers both look good on the course and do good off of it! SHOP NOW AND USE PROMO CODE: INSIDE TBT https://www.chippgolfco.com/insidetbtWant to watch the Louisville Alumni team play this summer? TICKETS: https://thetournament.com/tickets/
Keith Langford came on Inside TBT to talk about Kansas putting a team in TBT, discuss his time at Kansas, tell crazy stories from Russia/overseas hoops and more! Keith will suit up with Mass Street in TBT 2023!- Presented by Chipp Golf CoChipp Golf Co is a golf apparel brand specializing in uniquely designed golf gloves with 10% of all proceeds benefiting a variety of charitable causes. Their goal is to help golfers both look good on the course and do good off of it! SHOP NOW AND USE PROMO CODE: INSIDE TBT https://www.chippgolfco.com/insidetbtWant to watch the KU Alumni team play this summer? TICKETS: https://thetournament.com/tbt/ticket-waitlist/
MASSIVE announcements and interviews on today's episode! TBT is heading to Lubbock this summer and Matt Mooney and Tariq Owens are on the show to break it all down (0:00 - 19:32) and then Ryan Mikesell joins the show to talk about TBT heading back to Dayton this summer... AGAIN (19:32 - 33:51)!Lubbock dates: July 19-23Dayton dates: July 25-30Join the Exclusive Ticket Pre-Sale: https://thetournament.com/tbt/ticket-waitlist/
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Myck Kabongo is on the show to announce a Texas Men's Basketball Alumni Team, which is HUGE, and talk about his time at Texas(0:00 - 15:20) and then Vic Beasley joins the show to talk hoops, his tournament where the winner gets a TBT slot in Louisville the NFL & XFL and more (15:20 - 27:45)! Enjoy!
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew talks about some TBTers who are putting on a show around the world! Then JP Macura joins the show to chat about Xavier's current Sweet 16 run, what the future holds for Zip Em Up 2023 and more!
In today's episode of Inside TBT, K State Legend, Jacob Pullen, joins the show to talk TBT, his time at KState, Michael Beasley, how he thinks KState will do in March Madness and more! Join TBT's March Bracket Challenge to win: https://thetournament.com/tbt-march-bracket-challenge/1st: $1000 PUMA gift card & half court shot to win $10K at TBT Championship2nd: $500 PUMA gift card3rd: $100 PUMA gift card
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Jon Elmore comes on the show to talk about playing with Herd That, how many points he'd average today with Marshall, playing Best Virginia and more (0:00 - 16:25) and then Evan Battey (joined by Zach Ruebesam) stops by to talk about the hopeful return of Team Colorado to TBT 2023 and his best memories from playing at Colorado (16:25 - 32:33)!
In today's Inside TBT, AJ Davis is on the show telling his remarkable story and recapping his TBT 2021 moment (0:00 - 11:59), then friend of the show, John Flowers, stops by for a few minutes to announce TBT is coming back to WV this summer and discuss his favorite memories from TBT (11:59 - 18:46) and then Chaz Williams comes on to announce (and discuss) that a UMass Alumni team will be applying for TBT 2023 (18:46 - 31:10)!Enjoy this JAM PACKED episode!
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Travis Diener joins the show to talk about Golden Eagles' historic TBT 2020 Championship in the bubble, his overall TBT experience, his entire career, new book and more! Enjoy!
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew talks to Aaron Craft and Evan Turner about their TBT Championship in 2019 with Carmen's Crew, dethroning the 4 time defending champs (Overseas Elite), they're time at Ohio State, Coach Thad Matta and more! Aaron Craft (0:00 - 16:09)Evan Turner (16:09 - 29:38)
BIG TIME EPISODE TODAY! Jimmer Fredette is on the show talking about his TBT experience and Jimmer Mania 2.0 in 2018 when he averaged 31PPG in TBT (0:00 - 19:26) and then Louisville LEGEND, Peyton Siva, joins the show to talk about the Louisville TBT team that will be hosting a regional for TBT 2023 at Freedom Hall (19:26 - 31:45)! Enjoy -
In today's Inside TBT, Eric Devendorf and James Southerland discuss Boeheim's Army's HUGE comeback over Team FOE in TBT 2017. The two former Syracuse studs also recap their time at Syracuse and update on where they are playing now! Devendorf (0:00 - 12:23) Southerland (12:23 - 26:22)Then Mizzou Legend, Phil Pressey, comes on to announce a Mizzou Hoops alumni team (26:22 - 35:35)!
In today's episode of Inside TBT Anthony Sampson & Jewuan Long of the Jackson TN UnderDawgs join the show to talk about their CRAZY upset as a 16 seed over the #1 seed Bluegrass Boys (Kentucky Alumni) in TBT 2016! Andrew also talks TBTers around the world. Enjoy!
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Errick McCollum joins the show to talk about the Overseas Elite Dynasty that won 4 Championships, what the titles, money and TBT overall has meant to him over the years and more (0:00 - 23:11) and then Travis Bader hops on to discuss why the dynasty almost never happened (23:11 - 41:23)!
It's the 10th Anniversary of TBT and for the next 9 weeks, Inside TBT will be highlighting each of the first 9 TBTs, starting with the first one (2014)!This week, Marshall Henderson (played in the first ever TBT game)talks about why without him there's no TBT, his career at Ole Miss, playing overseas and more (0:00 - 33:34).Then, John Harrar, who played with Men of Mackey last year, joins the show to announce that a Penn State Alumni Team (Happy Valley Hoopers) will be applying for TBT2023 (33:34 - 53:49)!
CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW!
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey preview TBT's Championship matchup of Americana for Autism vs Blue Collar U by talking with Blue Collar U's Wes Clark (0:00 - 25:53) and Americana for Autism's Isaiah Swann (25:53 - 41:07)!
TBT's Championship game is Tuesday, August 2nd at 8:00pmET on ESPN and SLING!
- This episode of Inside TBT is presented by Breinfuel
On today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey recap weekend 1 of The Tournament and preview weekend 2 (0:00 - 9:52) and then Florida TNT's Chris Warren joins the show after his DOMINANT regional play in Xavier/Cincy (9:52 - 27:30)!
- Presented by Breinfuel.com
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey breakdown the Syracuse and New Mexico Regionals of The Tournament. Then Anthony Mathis from The Enchantment comes on to talk about New Mexico hosting, playing their rivals in the first round (New Mexico State, Panamaniacs) and more!
Presented by Breinfuel.com
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey breakdown the entire Dayton and West Virginia regionals. Then Jon Elmore joins the show to discuss Herd That, Charleston, a potential matchup with Best Virginia, the strongest team in the West Virginia regional and more!
Presented by breinfuel.com
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey breakdown both the Omaha and Wichita regionals of The Tournament. Then Bryton Hobbs and Beau Bommarito from DaGuysSTL join the show to discuss their first round matchup with Team Arkansas, playing in TBT for the first time and more!
Presented by Breinfuel.com
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey breakdown the Xavier and Rucker Park Regionals of The Tournament. Then Mitchell Smith (About Billions) joins the show to talk about playing in TBT for the first time, a potential future Mizzou team, About Billions and more!
Presented by Breinfuel.com -
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey react and discuss The Tournament Bracket by power ranking the one seeds, discussing the 2 seeds, breaking down crazy potential second round matchups and more (0:00 - 21:24)and then India Rising joins the show to talk about their first ever appearance in TBT and their mission for this summer. They've got a TOUGH matchup in round one... the defending champs (21:24 - 39:36).
- Presented by Breinfuel.com
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey are joined by Matt Mooney (Air Raiders) who talks about possibly bringing TBT to Lubbock, repping Texas Tech again, Coach Mark Adams and more (0:00 - 22:10) then good friend of the show Jaylen Barford hops on as he prepares for another run with Arkansas TBT (22:10 - 38:43) and then former Jackson State manager and viral sensation, SNACKS, joins the show to talk about HBCUnited and playing at Rucker Park this summer (38:43 - 57:39)!
In today's Episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey discuss some roster updates and team changes with The Tournament Bracket Announcement coming soon (0:00 - 6:51), then the guys from Friday Beers stop by to talk about their TBT team & how they got involved with TBT (6:51 - 31:02) and then NBA Veteran, Trevor Booker, comes on to talk about signing with The Money Team & tell NBA stories (31:02 - 44:30)!
- Presented by Breinfuel
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey kick things off by discussing the Top 15 Players list that they dropped (0:00 - 9:43), then Austin Chatman from The Omaha Blue Crew comes on to talk about the Omaha Regional, their team this year, the Creighton regional and more (9:43 - 33:01) and then Eric Demers from We are D3 TBT comes on to talk about his AWESOME basketball journey (33:01 - 48:40)!
Presented by breinfuel.com -
In today's Episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey discuss the status of Carmen's Crew (0:00 - 7:54), then Trey Landers joins the show to talk about playing in front of Dayton fans again, what Red Scare will look like this year and more (7:54 - 28:46) and then Ot Elmore calls in to give updates on Herd That and GUARANTEES another 33-point shout out regional championship this summer in Charelston (28:46 - 41:48)!
Presented by https://breinfuel.com/
In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey recap the top commitments from signing day and then two players heading from March Madness to TBT join the show -
Chris Lykes (Miami and Arkansas)discussed joining Category 5, his excitement for TBT his college career and more -
Azar Swain (Yale) talked about a potential Nerd Term vs PurdueTBT matchup and who he's fired up to be in TBT -
Cincinnati Head Coach, Wes Miller, joins the show to talk about TBT heading to Cincy this summer, the importance of alumni, Nasty Nati accepting their bid and more!
Things are starting to pick up as TBT 2022 quickly approaches! In today’s episode, Andrew and Joey talk TBT veteran, Romeo Travis, who discusses his favorite things about TBT, his favorite moments from playing in the tournament, hilarious LeBron/AAU stories and more(0:00 - 44:33). After that, Raphiael Putney joins the show to discuss last years TBT Championship run with Team 23 and what the team could look like this year as they combine with Team Heartfire (44:33 - 56:30).
Presented by Caddysplash.com -
In today's episode 12 Year NBA VET, Jason Smith, discusses crazy NBA stories, players he hated guarding, his altercation with Blake Griffin, how psyched he is to play for Ram Up (Colorado State alumni) in The Tournament this Summer and more!
Mike Daum (Free Agent) & JP Macura (Zip Em Up) join Inside TBT to talk about last year's tournament, their current season in Italy, JP makes his pitch to Mike on joining Zip Em Up and More!
Enjoy -
Hornet's play by play announcer, Eric Collins, joined Inside TBT to talk about his first Summer of TBT, The Elam Ending, what he loves about TBT, Miles Bridges & Lamelo Ball, Michael Jordan and more!
Keifer Sykes (on The Pacers, played with Boeheim's Army last summer) chats with Inside TBT about his INSANE basketball journey, his million dollar winning shot in TBT, playing against Kyrie/Harden/KD, his incredible charity and more!
CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW! Andrew & Joey make their predictions (0:00 - 4:32), then Walt Lemon & Marcus Hall of Team 23 join the show (4:32 - 38:46) and then Tyrese Rice from Boeheim's Army closes out the episode (38:46 - 56:54).
Enjoy!
In today's episode Andrew and Joey start by discussing the Final 8 Teams heading to Dayton (0:00 - 13:38), then Marcus Keene of Sideline Cancer comes on the show (13:38 - 21:27), then we talk to Jordon Crawford & Jeff Ledbetter of The Money Team right after their upset over Carmen's Crew (21:27 - 55:51), then Travis Diener calls in from Peoria after the Golden Eagles' win (55:51 - 1:08:01) and then we conclude with Conner Frankamp of The Aftershocks who discusses the CRAZY atmosphere that was in Wichita (1:08:01 - 1:18:41).
Enjoy!
In today's episode, Andrew and Joey discuss a crazy day of TBT in the Columbus/Illinois regionals (0:00 - 12:44). We're then joined by JP Macura to talk about the debut of Zip Em Up and tonight's game against Blue Collar U (12:44 - 31:30). One of his opponents in that game, Wes Clark, then stops by to discuss his very first TBT Game, Blue Collar U's debut and more (31:30 - 57:40)!
Inside TBT previews the ENTIRE Tournament with ESPN's Seth Greenberg and Fran Fraschilla (0:00 - 1:10:15) and then Andrew and Joey reveal their picks to make Championship Week (1:10:15 - 1:23:16). Enjoy!
TBT 2021 is just over ONE WEEK AWAY, and in today's episode we preview The Columbus and Illinois regionals!
Zip Em Up's GM Jason Meyer & Coach Rick Carter (Xavier Alumni) 5:46 - 29:39 Blue Collar U's CJ Massinburg (Buffalo Alumni) 29:39 - 37:44 High Point Coach Tubby Smith (Tubby Time) 37:44 - 46:09 Boeheim's Army's Eric Devendorf (Syracuse Alumni) 46:09 - 1:04:27 Always A Brave's Jimmy Gavin (Bradley Alumni) 1:04:27 - 1:29:47
We're just over two weeks away from the TBT 2021 Wichita Regional! To help preview all the action at Koch Arena July 16-20, we have a JAM-PACKED lineup for you:
Isaac Brown, Wichita State head coach: 2:33-12:23 Justin Dentmon, Team Challenge ALS: 13:23-38:20 AJ Slaughter & Jeremy Evans, Eberlein Drive: 38:20-57:05 Monty Patel & Dusty Hannahs, Team Arkansas: 57:05-1:11:09 Ron Baker, AfterShocks: 1:11:09-1:35:58
We're less than THREE WEEKS AWAY from the West Virginia Regional! After marching to the Championship Game last summer, Sideline Cancer is the top-seed in Charleston July 17-21. We're joined by Cathy Griffith, who discusses how impactful the team's run was to the fight against pancreatic cancer(7:11-25:54). WoCo Showtime's Fletcher Magee (25:54-38:13) & Herd That's Ot Elmore (38:13-104:13) then join the show to preview their respective squads. Enjoy!
The TBT 2021 bracket is finally here! To help you take it all in, Andrew and Joey break down all 32 first round games (0:00 - 27:32). They're then joined by House of Paign's Mike Daum, who talks Year 2 in TBT and his excitement to play in front of his adopted Illini family (27:32 - 51:56). Finally, Sean McGee & Sean Hoehn of Mental Toughness stop by to talk being underdogs and the awesome cause they're playing for this summer (51:56-1:08:00).
We're just over a week away from the TBT 2021 Selection Show...and teams are starting to feel the heat. Who will score one of 64 spots? Who will be watching at home on ESPN? To help us decide, we put out an open call to sell your team. On this episode, you'll hear pitches from:
America’s Dream: GM Andrew Manas
Zip 'Em Up: GM Jason Meyer
NG Saints: G Scoop Jardine & G Wali Hepburn
Ex-Pats: GM Jack Lieb & G Kahron Ross
20th & Olney - G Ramon Galloway
Mental Toughness - Coach Sean McGee & Joe Tessitore
SCD Hoops - G Billy Garrett Jr
Team Relentless - GM RJ Lett & G Kenny Rhymes
Utah Valor - GM Bryan Tracy
Enjoy!
TBT 2019 All-Tournament Team member Jaylen Barford explains why he made the jump from the Jackson TN UnderDawgs to Team Arkansas this summer (0:00 - 15:10). We're then joined by Scoop Jardine of the NG Saints - one of TBT's first high school alumni teams - who breaks down if there's a rivalry brewing with his college alumni, Boeheim's Army(15:10 - 32:37). Enjoy!
After a historic run saw Sideline Cancer fall just short last summer, the TBT original franchise is back for Year 8. Team staples Mo Creek & Remy Abell join the pod to discuss the team's road to a 2021 title, how fun it is to play with Marcus Keene, and what it's like to be two of the best Elam Enders in the world.
Ron Baker makes his long-awaited TBT debut this summer...as GM of the AfterShocks! The Wichita State legend discusses why he's permanently trading in his sneakers for a clipboard, which Shockers alumni he's looking to sign, his golf handicap, and how excited he is to return to Koch Arena.
With only nine weeks to go until TBT 2021, new roster additions are breaking by the second. We're joined first by Jon Elmore, who tells us exactly what to expect from Herd That this summer, responds to an unprovoked attack from Best Virginia, and rips off his shirt in anticipation of TBT 2021 (13:12-34:20). Next up is Ballinteers guard Chris Lofton, who talks about suiting up with his fellow Tennessee alumni for the first time, what he's spending the $1 million on, and calls out some fellow Volunteers he wants to see join the squad. (34:20-50:00).
TBT is coming to Illinois July 24-28! To help preview the action at Peoria Civic Center, House of 'Paign GM Mike LaTulip joins the pod. He discusses the team's electric run last summer, potential roster additions, and what it means to play at home in Illinois.
For more information, visit thetournament.com/illinois.
TBT is coming to West Virginia July 17-21! To help preview the action at Charleston Coliseum, Herd That guard Ot Elmore and Best Virginia forward John Flowers join the pod. The duo discuss the budding rivalry between the teams, potential roster additions, and what it means to play at home in West Virginia.
To get your tickets, visit thetournament.com/westvirginia.
TBT is coming to THE Ohio State University July 23-27! To help preview the Columbus Regional, Carmen's Crew head coach Jared Sullinger and Red Scare forward Devin Oliver join the pod. The duo discuss the budding rivalry between the teams, potential roster additions, and what it means to play at home in Ohio.
For more information, visit thetournament.com/columbus.
There was only one member of the media allowed inside the TBT 2020 bubble: our friend Jen Hale. When she's not traveling the country calling NFL or New Orleans Pelicans games, Jen spends her summers on the sidelines of TBT. She joins Andrew & Joey to discusses her experience in the bubble last summer, life as a sports reporter in the COVID era, and her favorite TBT interviews (spoiler: Ot's right at the top of the list).
What happens when a TBT'er (or two) wins a championship? They celebrate on Inside TBT! The EuroLeague GOAT Kyle Hines joins the pod fresh off winning the Italian Cup with Olimpia Milano on Sunday, his 18th title in 13 years. He's joined by fellow Team Hines teammate Nick Calathes, who captured Spain's Copa Del Rey with Barcelona over the weekend. They talk the absolutely insane roster Team Hines is putting together, call out a couple fellow EuroLeague stars, and Calathes makes a big announcement about his TBT 2021 status.
Nobody on earth has watched more TBT basketball than the legendary Bob Rathbun. The voice of the tournament on ESPN gives us a fascinating look at the uniqueness of calling a TBT game, his favorite memories over the years, and his personal crusade to get the Elam Ending in the NBA (0:00 - 27:41). That transitions to an awesome interview with Nick Elam, who gives his rebuttal to some of the most common criticisms of the Elam Ending (27:41 - 51:48).
The highly-requested Iso Joe episode is finally here! After taking TBT by storm this summer, the 7x NBA All-Star discusses everything including his thoughts on the Elam Ending, matching up with Ot Elmore, and the new-look Brooklyn Nets. Enjoy!
Before officially turning the page to 2021, Joey and Andrew spend a few minutes reflecting on the craziness of last summer (0:00 - 4:58). They're then joined by Boeheim's Army captain Eric Devendorf, who's raised over $60k to help small business during the COVID-19 pandemic (4:58 - 18:00). Finally, Team D2 GM Grant Leonard breaks down why his team of little-known Division 2 players has found success against some of TBT's best (18:00 -32:57).
It's a special TBT champions edition of Inside TBT! Joey and Andrew kick things off by talking to the GOAT, 4x champ DJ Kennedy (0:00 - 16:39). He breaks down how Overseas Elite was able to win 29 straight games and even hints at a possible team reunion this summer. Next up is Elam Ending legend Travis Diener (16:39 - 32:11), who makes a HUGE announcement regarding the Golden Eagles this summer. Enjoy!
Inside TBT is BACK for season 2! To help kick things off, we bring in a pair of huge guests in Marcus "Elam" Keene (:30 - 13:48) & America's favorite YMCA hooper Ot Elmore (13:50 - 23:08). The duo discuss their newfound fame, reveal what offers they received after the tournament, and pitch TBT 2021 free agents on their respective squads.
Inside TBT previews the championship of TBT (Golden Eagles vs Sideline Cancer), with some very exciting and special guests! First Andrew and Joey discuss the top moments from TBT2020 (0:00 - 13:43), then Fran Fraschilla joins the show (13:43 - 43:49), then Travis Diener joins the show (43:49 - 1:02:21) and they finish with recurring guest Marcus Keene (1:02:21 - 1:17:38).
In this new episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey break down the first round of TBT (0:00 -35:43) and then Jared Sullinger (Coach and Co-GM of Carmen's Crew) joins the show to talk TBT, Carmen's crew and defending the title!
We're just 10 DAYS AWAY from the start of TBT 2020! Following much anticipation, Joey and Andrew finally release their brackets (0:00-25:16). Bobby Brown recruits Swaggy P to play for Overseas Elite live on air (25:16-52:15). Jae'Sean Tate breaks down his decision to join Big X (52:15-1:15:21).
We're LESS THAN TWO WEEKS away from the start of TBT 2020! Andrew & Joey break down all the latest roster adds and how they change the outlook of the bracket (0:00-21:56). An awesome interview with Marcus Keene about why playing for Sideline Cancer is so special (21:56-51:27). Illinois legend Brandon Paul explains why he decided to join Team Hines instead of his school's alumni team (51:27-1:26:24).
It's a HUGE week here at Inside TBT. College basketball Hall of Famer Homer Drew joins the show to discuss the amazing cause Team Heartfire is playing for this summer (12:43-31:57). Best Virginia forward Da'Sean Butler dishes on all things West Virginia basketball and what it's like playing for Coach Huggs (31:57-1:12:08). The legend Romeo Travis breaks down what it was like to play high school ball with LeBron and why he loves TBT (1:12:08-1:46:15).
The TBT 2020 bracket is HERE! Joey and Andrew let you know what to watch out for this summer (0:00-25:58). Former Xavier teammates Kaiser Gates and J.P. Macura talk about reuniting on Eberlein Drive (25:58-56:24). The Money Team captain Jordon Crawford dishes on everything under the sun, including his relationship with Floyd Mayweather and his support of TBT (56:24-1:40:28).
Have you heard?!? TBT 2020 will tip-off July 4 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and live on the ESPN family of networks. Andrew and Joey discuss the big news (0:00-17:51). Syracuse alumni Eric Devendorf, Donte Greene, and Demetris Nichols break down this year's stacked Boeheim's Army team (17:51-58:28). Big X point guard C.J. Jackson dishes on the team's rivalry with Carmen's Crew (58:28-1:27:25). Enjoy!
From Floyd Mayweather entering The Money Team to Overseas Elite adding Joe Johnson, it's been a crazy week in the TBT world. Andrew and Joey break down all the news you need to know.(0:00-11:11). Marshall legend Jon Elmore explains why Herd That might be the most exciting team of the summer (11:11-39:40). ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg talks about why he loves TBT (39:40-1:32:31). Enjoy!
We're back with Episode 2 of Inside TBT! Andrew and Joey break down a crazy week in the TBT world (0:00-24:29). The NCAA's all-time leader in 3-pointers, Fletcher Magee, talks about why he wants to play this summer (24:29-48:19). Newly minted Dayton alum Ryan Mikesell explains why a Red Scare title would mean so much after this season's abrupt ending (48:19-1:14:34). Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode 1 of Inside TBT! On Wednesday, the tournament unveiled a new 24-team format for this summer. Hosts Joey Lane and Andrew Zoldan speculate which teams you might see compete (0:00-23:24). 2019 champion Jon Diebler breaks down how Carmen's Crew is getting ready to defend the crown (23:24-51:32). Nick Elam joins the show to talk the growth of the Elam Ending (51:32-1:31:32). Enjoy!
On Episode 115, Fran Fraschilla, Bob Rathbun, and Jon Mugar talk TBT 2019 and the Championship Game on ESPN on Tuesday August 6. Dan, Josh, and Jeff break down Sunday's Semifinal matchups and preview the winner takes all Championship Game between Carmen's Crew and the Golden Eagles Alumni. Enjoy!
On Episode 114, Dan, Jake, Josh, and Hakeem discuss TBT’s Championship Week and we hear from DJ Kennedy (Overseas Elite), DeMarcus Cousins (Loyalty is Love), Novar Gadson (Team Brotherly Love, and Kyle Hines (Team Hines). Enjoy!
On Episode 113, Dan, Jake, and Josh preview TBT 2019's Championship Week and give you all the latest on who's in, who's out, and what to look for as TBT 2019 continues live on the ESPN Family of Networks from Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Enjoy!
On Episode 112, Dan, Josh, and Jake give you the latest on late additions to rosters, inactives, and roster changes that could affect this weekend’s games in Wichita, Salt Lake City, Syracuse, and Richmond. Enjoy!
On Episode 111, Jake, Josh, and Dan recap a truly incredible first weekend of TBT 2019 Regional action and give you their big takeaways on the teams that advanced and what to expect in the quarterfinals from each of the four Regional Champs. Enjoy!
On Episode 110, Dan, Jake, and Josh give you the last Regional preview for 2019: SYRACUSE. Hosted by 5 time TBT participants Boeheim's Army, and sure to draw legions of fans clad in Syracuse Orange, the Syracuse Regional will be one of the most raucous and intense in TBT 2019. Enjoy!
On Episode 109, Josh, Jake, and Dan preview what many are calling TBT's premier 2019 Regional: Richmond. Featuring the four-time, undefeated champs, Overseas Elite, and hosted by Ram Nation, the Richmond Regoinal is chock full of incredibly exciting contenders. Could one of these teams end up winning TBT 2019? Listen for all the inside scoop and find out!
On Episode 108, Dan, Josh, and Jake give you all in the inside information, predictions, and intel that you can handle for TBT 2019's Wichita Regional, which features 2018 Semifinalist Golden Eagles Alumni, the Aftershocks (Wichita State alumni) and Self Made (Kansas alumni) among others. This is a great one. Enjoy!
On Episode 107, Jake, Josh, and Dan break down the 2019 Salt Lake City Regional, which features what some believe to be 3 of the top 10 teams in TBT 2019: Eberlein Drive, Team Challenge ALS, and Team Fredette. You'll get all the information you need to be up to speed on what to expect in Salt Lake City. Enjoy!
On Episode 106, Dan, Josh, and Hakeem break down the Columbus Regional, which promises to be one of the most exciting of TBT 2019. Listen to this as the guys give a ton of inside information, opinion, and predictions. Enjoy!
Nick Elam, inventor of the Elam Ending, joins Dan Friel on Episode 105 to discuss the Elam Ending and how it’s going to work in TBT 2019. Nick also gives his expert advice on how he would handle certain game situations in light of the Elam Ending and talks about how his life has changed since the Elam Ending debuted in 2017. Have fun!
On Episode 104, Dan and Josh are joined by longtime TBTer Hakeem Williams, who’s been involved and working with TBT since the very beginning in 2014. The guys break down the Memphis Regional, giving you all the inside scoop you can handle and making a few predictions as well. Enjoy!
On Episode 2013, Jake, Josh, and Dan preview the 2019 Lexington Regional, hosted by the Kentucky alumni team, the Bluegrass Boys, and featuring a dynamite squad led by NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. Does the first year and first-seeded Loyalty Is Love have what it takes to make it through this Regional, or is there another team, maybe a 5 time TBT participant with a history of deep runs in TBT, that could squeak this one out? Listen to find out!
On Episode 102, Dan, Josh, and Jake preview the 2019 Greensboro Regional, hosted by Chris Paul’s Team CP3. Does #1 seeded Team Hines, one of the most talented teams on paper in TBT history, have what it takes to take home the Greensboro Championship? Will there be any surprises? Previews, predictions, picks, and more! Enjoy!
On Episode 101, Ohio State legend Mark Titus (The Ringer’s One Shining Podcast) joins Josh, Jake, and Dan to give his thoughts on Ohio State basketball, the summer basketball scene in Columbus, Greg Oden’s journey, what might be holding back some alumni teams from overtaking Overseas Elite, and more. Enjoy!
Dan, Josh, and Jake preview TBT 2019 and give their takes on toughest omissions from this year's field of 64, which Regional you'll most want to attend in person, which Regional you'd want to play in, the ideal TBT team composition (it looks a lot like Overseas Elite), and some things to watch for over the next month. Enjoy!
On this edition, Dan, Jake, and Josh recap all the action from Atlanta's Super 16 and preview what to look for this week in TBT 2018's Semifinals and $2,000,000 winner take all Championship Game live from Baltimore, MD. Enjoy!
On this SUPER long SUPER 16 edition, Dan, Josh, and Jake preview, predict, and punctuate every bit of TBT 2018's Super 16, which will air live on ESPN and its family of networks from Thursday July 26 through Sunday July 29. Enjoy!
Closing in on 100 episodes of TBT's Podcast! In this one, Jake Pavorsky, Josh Brown, and Dan Friel preview what to expect in TBT 2018's Northeast Regional! Enjoy!
On this edition, Dan Friel, Josh Brown, and Jake Pavorsky preview TBT 2018's Midwest Regional, which tips off on Friday July 20th in Columbus, OH. Enjoy!
Dan Friel, Josh Brown, and Jake Pavorsky preview the West Regional, which tips off live from Los Angeles, CA from Friday July 13 through Sunday July 15. Enjoy!
On this edition, Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky and Dan Friel preview this weekend's South Regional from Richmond, VA. Remember to tune into ESPN3 to catch all the action!
In advance of the South and West Regionals, Josh Brown interviews LD Williams (Wake Forest alumni), Melvin Johnson (VCU alumni), and Sean Marshall (Team Challenge ALS). Regional action continues Friday 7/13, Saturday 7/14, and Sunday 7/15. Catch the action live on WatchESPN and ESPN3!
TBT's Podcast is BACK and just in time for the start of TBT 2018! Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky, and Dan Friel break down the Spokane Hoopfest TBT Pod and the Big East TBT Pod in Milwaukee. Enjoy!
Jake Pavorsky, Josh Brown, and Dan Friel preview TBT's Semifinals, tell you what to look for and even make a couple predictions!
On this edition of TBT’s Podcast, Fran Fraschilla joins Dan Friel to talk about why he’s passionate about TBT, Boeheim Army’s comeback against Team FOE, what he’s looking for in TBT’s Semifinals on Tuesday August 1 live on ESPN, his love of the game, and more! Enjoy!
Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky, and Dan Friel preview TBT 2017's Super 16 and tell you everything you need to know heading into the games live from Brooklyn on ESPN! Enjoy!
Jordan Schultz of Team Fancy and Yahoo Sports joins Dan Friel to talk Team Fancy's path to the Super 16, his own history with the game, and more. Enjoy!
Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky, and Dan Friel preview TBT 2017's West Regional, which will be played on July 15/16 in Las Vegas. Enjoy!
Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky and Dan Friel preview TBT 2017's Midwest Regional, featuring a host of some of the best alumni (and non-alumni) teams in all of TBT this year. Enjoy!
On this episode, Jake Pavorsky, Josh Brown, and Dan Friel break down the South Regional, provide some great inside information, and even a few predictions of who will advance that might surprise you. Enjoy!
Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky, and Dan Friel break down TBT's 2017 Northeast Regional and give you all the inside information you'll need to fill out your bracket. Enjoy!
On this episode of the TBT Podcast we hear from the man, the myth, the legend, @Charge_Nation. The super fan explains how he became hooked on TBT, winning $1K as a fan of Overseas Elite last year, his impressions of the Elam Ending and some of his favorite teams in TBT 2017.
On this edition, Josh Brown talks to Sundiata Gaines of the Washington Generals about the Generals' return to competitive basketball in TBT 2017, what it's like to play for a team whose claim to fame is losing, how a kid from Queens, New York ended up playing big time D1 basketball at Georgia and his famous game-winning three against LeBron and the Cavs in just his fifth NBA game in 2010. Enjoy!
Have you filled out your bracket yet!! TBT is almost here! Josh Brown catches up with his old teammate (really!) Tyshawn Taylor of Team FOE, the 4th seed in the Northeast Regional. A former Kansas Jayhawk, Taylor has joined up for the second straight summer with his former KU guys Markieff and Marcus Morris and Thomas Robinson. Enjoy!
Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky and Dan Friel break down the 15 teams competing in TBT's inaugural Jamboree, taking place on June 17-18 in Philadelphia, birthplace of both the USA and TBT. Learn some more about the teams competing for a slot in TBT and enjoy!
In this edition, Josh Brown interviews back to back TBT Champion DJ Kennedy about Overseas Elite playing with a target on their backs, the three new additions to the team this summer, and how people seem to recognize him more from TBT than any of his other playing ventures. DJ also directly responds to Marcus Morris saying that FOE can take them down.
Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky, and Dan Friel break down the first 60 teams we know will compete in TBT 2017, including the automatic qualifiers and the at-larges. The field looks unbelievably competitive, to say the least. Enjoy!
TBT is almost upon us! Josh Brown talks with Team Colorado's Dominque Coleman, who's ready to avenge last year's Championship Game defeat to Overseas Elite, and Dan Friel interviews Isiah Walker of TBT Jamboree entrant Stars & Stripes, who's ready to take on all comers in TBT 2017.
Among the prizes available to the top finishers in TBT's 2016 Bracket Challenge was the ability to make your 2017 vote worth 1000 votes. Cody Thomsen, of Mitchell, SD, chose to exercise this enormous power--basically, the authority to get a team in to TBT. As you can imagine, Cody's 1000 votes were a hot commodity throughout the application process. In this interview, you'll find out who Cody picked. Josh Brown also has a great interview with Tyrone Nash, who won TBT 2014 with the Notre Dame Fighting Alumni and who is entering TBT for the 4th straight summer, teaming up with his 2014 Championship Game opponent, Josh Boone, for the second year in a row. Enjoy!
Anthony Harris of the Fort Wayne Champs (formerly the Ants Alumni) is a D-League champion and former TBT Semifinalist (2015). He joins TBT's Josh Brown to talk about his team, his career, being a professional basketball player, and, of course, winning TBT. Enjoy!
On this edition, Josh Brown talks with Alex Neumann, the GM of uKnighted a Rutgers alumni team that will be competing in TBT's Jamboree in Phildadelphia on June 17 and 18. The Jamboree, TBT's first ever play-in event, will feature a revoluationary end of game rule called the Elam Ending, which was something Alex and the team found really intriguing.
Marcus Morris is definitely NOT switching places with twin brother Markieff during the NBA playoffs, but the brothers are more than happy to split duties for Team FOE in TBT 2017. In this interview, we hear Marcus discuss his confidence in his squad for TBT this summer, his belief in their ability to win it all and dethrone Overseas Elite, and how seriously he, his brother, and fellow Kansas Jayhawk and NBAer Thomas Robinson take TBT. Enjoy!
Ep. 69 | Darren Collison (Team Challenge ALS); Shaun Green (Team Utah) by The Basketball Tournament
Ep. 68 | Michael Brown (Tampa Bulls); Oakland Zoo (The Untouchables) by The Basketball Tournament
Is Overseas Elite unbeatable? Many would argue that they are, but for the team’s center, Johndre Jefferson, he knows his team won’t lose to anyone. 19-0 and a third straight TBT Championship is in sight.
“I kind of think it’s impossible to beat our team,” Jefferson said. “We have a bunch of guys that we’re going to go out there and we going to punch you in the mouth. And if you hit us we’re going to come back with a round house.”
Jefferson is our featured guest on this week’s podcast as we discuss top players and team storylines with the voting process in full swing! If you would like to hear from a specific player or GM, let us know by emailing info@thetournament.com. Make sure you’re sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing to TBT Podcast on iTunes.
Imagine sitting in your dorm room, watching the last few minutes of a basketball game take half an hour to play. There’s got to be a better way to do this, you think. But what? Well, Nick Elam has the answer: The Elam Ending. A middle school principal from Ohio, Elam has come up with a revolutionary (and brilliant) way to end basketball games. It involves turning the clock off, playing to a target score and it’s awesome. The Elam Ending will make its debut at TBT’s Jamboree this June in Philadelphia and, as ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports, the NBA (and the world) will be watching. Dan Friel talks to Nick about the idea, where it came from, why it works, and what he’s looking forward to seeing when the Jamboree comes around.
TBT announces that Carmelo Anthony and the City of Baltimore will host 2017’s Semifinals and Championship games, airing live on ESPN August 1 and August 3. Dan Friel talks with CEO/Founder Jon Mugar about how Carmelo came to be involved, Bradley University’s hosting of TBT’s Midwest Regional, returns to Philly and Charlotte, and TBT’s debut in Las Vegas. We’ll also hear from Josh Brown with a Final Four-themed update on TBTers Around the World. Enjoy.
With March Madness in full swing, Dan and Josh are joined by Willie Deane, PG for the Syracuse alumni team, Boeheim's Army. A former Purdue Boilermaker and Boston College Screamin' Eagle, Willie shares some great observations about Big East vs. Big 10 basketball, life overseas, being accepted by the Orange faithful, and more. You’ll also hear updates on TBTers around the world and some rumors about TBT 2017. Bonus content: Josh's pronunciations of Schenectady and epitome.
Ep. 62 | Bracket Challenge and Chris Thomas (PrimeTime Players by The Basketball Tournament
Ep. 60 | Air Force Bomb Squad (Matt Holland, Antoine Hood II) by The Basketball Tournament
WILL FORMER BRADLEY STAR ZACH ANDREWS JOIN COLLEGE TEAMMATES, ALWAYS A BRAVE?
Both of our guests On this week’s episode of the TBT Podcast are synonymous with success when it comes to TBT. Zach Andrews, a forward for Team 23, updates is on where basketball will take him in the coming weeks. Also, the former Bradley star walks us through his experiences in the championship game as well as rooting on his former teammates in the Super 16 and Elite 8. Listen to hear about Zach's tough upbringing and his plans once his professional basketball career comes to end. Bobby Parker, GM of Always A Brave, is our second interview on the podcast. Parker dissects how he crafted the team, the run to the semifinals in New York City, and the acquisition of their talented head coach. Player updates from around the world conclude this episode!
It's a new year and TBT is ready to roll. Jason Caldwell of the NC Prodigal Sons joins Josh Brown to talk about the Prodigal Sons foundation and their experience playing in TBT 2016's South Regional. Josh and Dan Friel then give you update on TBTers around the world and debate the Mac vs. the PC (PC's are better). Enjoy!
Back to back TBT Champ Kyle Fogg of Overseas Elite joins us to talk about his overseas career, the importance of hard work, and the great things he's done with his TBT winnings. We also hear from Daniel Chun, GM and "center" of the Kimchi Express, one of the most interesting teams in TBT2016. Daniel's not stopping now, as he's actively recruiting Jeremy Lin to get involved with 2017's team. Happy New Year to all the TBT fans out there, and even the few of you who aren't.
Jon Mugar, founder and CEO of The Basketball Tournament, joins the TBT Podcast providing his favorite memories from TBT 2016 and in his eyes, the biggest development about this summer’s past tournament. Which college team is Jon most watching this season? Is that team potentially going to play in the upcoming TBT 2017?
Also, Eric Devendorf, a combo guard for Boeheim’s Army, joins the podcast as well. Devendorf talks about his experiences in TBT and making back-to-back trips to the Super 16. He also talks about his new position as an Assistant Basketball Coach for Performance with his alma matter, Syracuse University.
Morey Hershgordon and Josh Brown provide their player updates from around the world. Who is making the most noise overseas?
International basketball expert Austin Green of Los Crossovers joins Dan Friel of TBT to discuss the world of international basketball, including the wonders of promotion and relegation, how a team of international stars would fare in TBT (he thinks they'd win), guard play in Spain's ACB, and more. Enjoy.
Aron Minkoff, GM of the Untouchables, and Dan Fitzgerald, GM of the Golden Eagles Alumni, join Josh Brown of TBT. The guys catch up on what TBTers are up to around the world, and we hear the debut TBT Trivia on this week's episode. Be sure to listen through the end to earn your chance to win an exclusive TBT t-shirt!
In Episode 4 we hear from DiJon Knight of the Midwest Dream Squad and Austin Dufault of Team Colorado. We also get updates on TBTers from around the world.
TBT checks in with 3-time TBTer Justin Burrell from Japan and Jackson TN Underdawgs GM Darius DeBerry.
In this week’s edition of TBT's Podcast, we kick off with a new voice. Morey Hershgordon, who has been a Public Address announcer for TBT for the last two years, will soon become a regular voice on the podcast. We start with Josh Brown who tells us about some of TBT’s brightest stars and how they’re playing around the world. We also hear from AJ Mahar, the General Manager of Armored Athlete. Mahar talks about the steps he took to form his team as well as how he thinks his team can dethrone back-to-back champion Overseas Elite. Remember to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and give us a rating and a review!
Season 2 of TBT's Podcast kicks off with an update on what the guys from back-to-back TBT Champions Overseas Elite are up to from Josh Brown. We also hear from Courtney Pittman, Overseas Elite's top fan, who won $20,000 when her team won TBT. Finally, we check in with viral video sensation, and sensational shooter, Brandon "B-Dot" Armstrong, in an interview recorded after he scored 31 points in a losing effort against the Gonzaga alumni squad, A Few Good Men, in TBT 2016's First Round.
On this episode, we talk to Mark Krebs, GM of the Bluegrass Boys, about how he got together players from 3 different coaching eras of Kentucky basketball and what led him to add a Louisville player (gasp!) to the squad.
Lance Goulbourne (Big Apple Basketball), Malcolm Grant (SuperNova), and Tyvon Williams & Dave Schoenholt (Basketball City)join us to talk about their teams before the tip off in TBT 2016's Northeast Region.
Kevin Belbey, GM of Boeheim's Army, reveals an interesting inspiration for the team's name and speculates on who the team might bring in as a Ringer if they advance to the Super 16.
Albert Varacallo of the Dubois Dream & John Griffin of the PA Roadwarriors (Bucknell Alumni) join TBT in advance of their teams' appearances in TBT 2016's Northeast Region.
Tyler Laser of Eberlein Drive joins TBT to discuss his third time playing in TBT, his challenges in playing overseas, winning the MVP award in Bulgaria's top league, and more.
We check in with Joel Box (Midwest Dream Squad) & Juan Bernal (Pedro's Posse)to hear about their teams and what they've got in store for TBT 2016's Midwest Region.
BRANDON WOOD (Spartan Heroes) & HORACE BOND (The Region)talk about their teams and what to expect from them in TBT 2016's Midwest Region.
Anthony Pettaway And Elliot Hall (Ohio United) And Antwan Long (Jackson TN Underdawgs)join us to discuss their teams ahead of their appearances in TBT 2016's Midwest Regional.
Charles Ridley (Kings of the South) and Joe Smith (Southern Hospitality) join TBT to discuss their teams prior to TBT's South Regional.
TJ Mann (Mostly Sports), Travis Gabbidon (Team 23), and Tim Drisdom (Team Utah) join us to talk about their teams heading into TBT's West Regional.
David Blu, Adam King, Stephen Matloff, and Jean-Baptist Rugiero of Shaare Zedek join us to talk about the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, which they're playing for in TBT 2016.
Allan Cunanan of West Coast Ronin and Nolan T. Jones of 7Outz join TBT to talk about their teams in advance of the West Regional.
Bryan Hurley (HBC) and Jason Caldwell (NC Prodigal Sons) join TBT as we continue our series exploring the 64 teams who will compete for the $2,000,000 winner takes all grand prize this summer.
Learn more about two teams in TBT 2016's South Region! Kyle Callanan (OPI) and Terell Smith (Primetime Players) join TBT to talk about their squads and their expectations entering the tournament.
Ray Chang (Talladega Knights) and Mark Moore (Canton Bulldogs) join TBT to talk about their teams, their experiences in basketball, and what to expect from their squads in TBT 2016.
A DMV native, Michael Sweetney was living the life of his dreams. He starred on the court for his dream college, Georgetown, and parlayed his collegiate success into the NBA Lottery, where the New York Knicks made the 6’9” PF/C the 9th pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. But, the death of his father sent Sweetney into what he now recognizes was a deep depression. Years of struggles, including a period in which he slept in his car, have given way to a new understanding of himself and a new approach to life. A father of three, Sweetney credits his coach, Joe Connelly, with saving his life, and a fateful trip to Uruguay with helping him come to terms with the loss of his father. An easy guy to root for, Sweetney is looking forward to suiting up again with City of Gods this summer and making another run at TBT glory.
A native of Philadelphia who grew up a Villanova fan, Ronald Moore has gone from under-recruited high school point guard to NCAA tournament hero to established overseas professional in 10 years. A two-time participant in TBT, Moore, along with former Siena College teammates Kenny Hasbrouck, Ryan Rossiter, and OD Anosike, is now looking to add TBT Champion to his ever-growing resume. With a squad that will feature former Sixer and NBA veteran John Salmons (Moore’s cousin), former St. Joe’s stars CJ Aiken and Garrett Williamson, as well as Temple standout Ryan Brooks, Moore and the Liberty Ballers look like a good bet to improve upon last year’s run to the round of 16, even in a loaded Northeast Region. With the support of the Liberty Ballers 76ers-focused blog and a legion of friends and family from the Philadelphia-area, Moore’s Liberty Ballers are sure to draw attention both online and on-site when TBT opens up play at Philadelphia University on July 9th and 10th.
Controversial, but endlessly fascinating, Marshall Henderson is a player who definitely feeds off the energy of a riled up crowd. On this episode, we talk to Henderson about what his life is like a couple years removed from Ole Miss, some of the controversies that have embroiled him, the infamous Michael Sam tweet, and what he’s doing to make himself the best player, and person, he can be.
John Oates, a Boston College graduate, joins TBT to discuss Skinner's Frate Train, a team of BC alums playing in support of their classmate, Pete Frates, and former coach, Al Skinner. Frates, a BC baseball player and a college roommate of SF Sean Marshall, was diagnosed with ALS in 2012 and has been working ever since to raise awareness and money for finding a cure for this terrible disease. Having inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge, Frates is also a primary inspiration for this reunion of some of the best basketball players Boston College has ever produced. Oates, now the Senior Director of Social Media for the Dr. Oz Show in New York, talks candidly here about his time at BC, getting back together with his college teammates, and the best Hall & Oates related heckling he ever got.
From Fan to Booster to TBT insider. Josh Brown showed up 3 hours before the 2014 Championship Game in Boston to cheer on Team Barstool. Getting into arena early, grabbing a front row seat, and screaming his voice hoarse, Brown was hooked. As a Booster for the Jabroni Project in 2015, Brown experienced first-hand what it's like to try to qualify and compete in TBT. In 2016, he's gotten an even closer look behind the scenes of TBT, working with the crew on digital content and a whole slew of other things. Brown joins TBT now to share his unique perspective on this unique event.
TBT adviser and former head of Anheuser-Busch Global Marketing Tony Ponturo joins TBT to discuss his experiences working in the sports industry, his take on where the sports sponsorship industry is now and where it's going, and how great it feels as a Villanova grad to watch his team win a national championship.
Vin Martelli, a TBT founder/adviser, joins us to talk about the origins of TBT, how his own athletic career impacts his views on sports, and where he sees TBT going in the future.
TBT's Andy Dolich joins us to discuss what attracted him to the project after four decades of working in the sports industry. A veteran front-office man for every big league sport you can imagine, Dolich brings a lifetime's experience and a fresh perspective to TBT behind the scenes.
TBT Superfans Brian Kunis and Vince PeGan, roommates in New York City and early adopters, signed up as fans in March of 2014. Kunis and PeGan join TBT to discuss why they're interested in TBT, why they buy all the gear, and what it's like to root on your team knowing that you've got money on the line, too.
TBT's Jesse Leeds joins us to share some of the rumors and inside information he's hearing about teams that could be making a run at TBT 2016's $2,000,000 winner takes all grand prize.
Mike Illiano, GM of Team 23, the runner up in TBT 2015, joins us to discuss what he felt like after losing the Championship Game last year, and what he's doing to get his team ready for another run at TBT glory in 2016. Down, but never out, Team 23 looks poised to return with a squad primed to make another deep run in TBT.
Jason Curry, CEO of Big Apple Basketball, an NYC-based non-profit, joins TBT to talk about his experience entering a team in two TBT's. A semifinalist in 2014, BAB returned in 2015 and played two thrilling games before bowing out to the Northeast's Cinderella, Sideline Cancer. A former point guard at St. Michael's, Curry and Big Apple Basketball are fixtures on the New York City summer basketball circuit and Jason shares a lot of insight into the state of the game in the big city.
TBT made some big announcements this week, so, we're checking in with the Founder and CEO, Jon Mugar. With a $2,000,000 winner-takes-all grand prize and an unprecedented $200,000 (10%) of that prize going to the top fans of the winning team, there's a lot to discuss!
After nearly winning TBT's inaugural Championship in 2014 with Team Barstool, Matt Walsh returned for another run in 2015 with a SLAM Magazine team. Unfortunately for the former Florida Gator and Philly native, there would be no repeat of 2014's success, as the team fell to One Chicago in its first game. The loss stings Walsh, but does not deter him. Although he led the Turkish SuperLig in scoring in '14/'15 and made the All-Star team, Walsh retired from the international game and is now settling into life in commercial real estate. Still competitive and keeping himself in top shape, Walsh will be back in TBT 2016. Expect him to continue the alliance he's formed with Donnie McGrath and for another run at a TBT Championship.
Jake Hirschmann, one of the founders of Eberlein Drive, joins TBT to talk about how he and his buddies turned a dream born on a cul-de-sac outside Detroit into a reality. Taking the experience of 2014 into 2015, Hirschmann, Craigen, and Joey Oster joined forces with Matt Mitchell to create a competitive team, filled with top-notch professional talent, playing in the best leagues around the world. If they can match the leap from '14 to '15 this year, look for Eberlein Drive to be a team to beat in TBT 2016.
In 2015, Jake Pavorsky used his experience and access with Liberty Ballers (the blog) to create and grow Liberty Ballers (the team). With a seriously loaded lineup, the Liberty Ballers did Philly proud, reaching the round of 16, before ultimately falling to Boeheim's Army. Pavorsky vows to be back and better in TBT 2016. With last year's positive experience to build on, he might well be the first GM to bring a professional championship to Philadelphia since Pat Williams.
Bracket Busters GM Liam Jones originally planned to join TBT 2014 with a Florida Gulf Coast-based team, but being only 17 at the time, he had to wait. A year later, he was legal and ended up GM-ing a fascinating squad that saw former Atlantic Sun rivals from FGCU and Mercer link up to form a team that was a pre-tournament favorite to advance out of the Regionals. Alas, it wasn't meant to be as the 4th seeded Bracket Busters fell in their first game. Undeterred, Jones and the Bracket Busters will be back in 2016, better than ever, and ready to wear the mantle of favorites again, even if they made their names on teams known for bracket disruption.
Ever wondered about the people behind TBT? How TBT works? How THEY found out about TBT? Now's your chance to meet four of the folks who make TBT happen: Jen Todd, Jennette Barry, Jesse Leeds, and Matt Pandolfi.
Ever said to yourself, "I should be running this team?" Of course! Every fan has. Bryan Hurley and his brother, Chris, put words to action and went from fans of TBT 2014 to running their own team --HBC (Hurley Basketball Club)--in 2015. Looking forward to TBT 2016, the Hurleys look to build on the success of last year and take their squad as far as they can.
On this episode, we speak with Jeff Nordgaard of the Sconnie Legends. The boys from Wisconsin have played in TBT twice, in 2014 and 2015, when they narrowly missed out on a trip to the Round of 16 and national TV on ESPNU.
Team 23's leading man, Davin White, joins us to discuss TBT 2015, his motivations for playing basketball all over the world, his disappointment at not making the NBA (yet!), and more!
On this episode, TBT speaks with Jay Devlin and Morgan Barclay of Mostly Sports and Jesse Leeds of TBT.
Kieran Piller, the GM of the Notre Dame Fighting Alumni, joins TBT to discuss their 2014 Championship, how the team came together, 2015's disappointing result, and what we can expect to see from the Fighting Alumni going forward.
On this Throwback Edition, Kevin Josey, GM and Shooting Guard of Triumph (NYC) speaks with us over Google Hangout. The first player to show up to the gym in 2014, Josey is a worker with a dream and his enthusiasm for the game comes through loud and clear in this interview.
The Hoopville Warriors's F Rico Hill is a leader on and off the court. A Chicago native, Rico tells TBT about the challenges he faced growing up, tough decisions he made to support his family, and his own decision to stop playing professionally overseas.
On this throwback podcast, we hear from Work On Your Game's Dre Baldwin, a multi-talented digital media star and basketball player who has made a career out of his talent for giving straight-forward, no BS advice to anyone looking to improve his basketball skills.
Dre tells us about his disappointment in not qualifying for TBT 2014 and how he regrouped and vowed to participate with his squad, WOYG, in TBT 2015.
On this edition of TBT's Podcast, we hear from Garrett Martz, the GM of 2015 TBT Semifinalist ANTS ALUMNI. Ants Alumni brought together the 2014 NBA D-League Champions for another run at a championship. Although the Alumni didn't win TBT, they had a great experience and learned a lot about what TBT is like.
Later, we hear from TBT's Jesse Leeds, who's got some great inside information about college alumni teams that he's hearing could be forming in TBT's Northeast Region in 2016.
On this throwback edition of TBT's Podcast we hear from Eric Fischer, GM of the Jaboni Project. TBT first interviewed Eric back in April of 2015 over a Google Hangout (check out our YouTube page for more of those: YouTube.com/tbtbasketball).
Now a 3rd year law student at Georgetown, Eric tells us why he was motivated to start a professional basketball team despite having no connections or involvement in the game aside from being a fan.
On this edition of TBT's Podcast, Chris Thomas, GM of North Carolina's Primetime Players, joins us to discuss his teams run to the Round of 16 last year, independent basketball in the USA, and how he got started in basketball nearly over two decades ago.
Later, TBT's Jesse Leeds joins us to reveal a little of what he's hearing about some of the college alumni teams that could be forming for TBT's Midwest Region in 2016.
On Episode 3, City of Gods F/C Pops Mensah-Bonsu joins TBT to discuss his recent retirement from club basketball (he's still in for TBT 2016), what drives him on the court, and coming to the USA at 14 and figuring things out largely on his own.
Later, Jesse Leeds joins us to give an update on what he's hearing about some alumni teams that could be forming in the 2016 South Region.
Kevin Belbey, General Manager of Boeheim's Army, joins TBT to discuss what made Boeheim's Army so successful in getting votes, the first steps he took in organizing his team, going from law student to GM, and what fans of Syracuse basketball can expect from Boeheim's Army in 2016. Later, we talk to Jesse Leeds of TBT about what he's hearing about the alumni-type teams that are forming for the West Region.
Errick McCollum joins TBT to discuss his career, what motivates him, and what his parents did to raise two professional basketball players.