Author: Brandon King

Dakich fills many roles for Big X

Brandon King

By: TBT Staff | @thetournament After the Cornhole tournament coverage finally ended, fans were able to see the first glimpse of live basketball in nearly 4 months. The first game of The Basketball Tournament featured D2, composed of former Division II players, and Big X, which recruited former Big Ten players. Big X started off cold, making it clear that they were a bit rusty. However, thanks to their player turned coach turned GM Andrew Dakich, they were able to slowly turn it around. Dakich, who is the son of ESPN…

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TBT: (15) Armored Athlete gets the win over (18) Power of the Paw, 98-91

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By: Josh Goldfine | @jgoldfine Armored Athlete knows how to win TBT games. On Sunday night, the perennial TBT entrant held off a late run and once again came away with the victory. TBT veteran John Roberson poured in a game-high 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting to pace Armored Athlete past Power of the Paw, 98-91.  “It was fun,” said Roberson. “We want to be selfless and win. We never panicked. We knew what we had to do to finish the game.” Scott Machado tallied 23 points on 8-for-12 shooting for…

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Kyle Sample gets win in TBT coaching debut

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From thetournament.com : By: TBT Staff | @thetournament As if the health and safety protocols weren’t already enough, Kyle Sample got food poisoning in the Coronavirus bubble. Sample, the head coach for Brotherly Love, had a rocky start to his first TBT. nonetheless, he was able to lead his team to a first round win. Sample is a well-respected figure in the Philadelphia basketball world. As a high school coach at Harriton High School, Sample has made a name for himself in the local area. He also is the assistant director…

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(23) Herd That defeats (10) Peoria All-Stars, 80-65

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From thetournament.com : By: Josh Goldfine | @jgoldfine It was no secret that Herd That could shoot the ball. On Sunday afternoon, the Marshall University alumni squad only validated that thought. Jacorey Williams had a team-high 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting as Herd That led by 19 points at one point and coasted to an 80-65 victory over the Peoria All-Stars. “You can have a lot of fun playing in this style,” said Williams, the 2017 Conference USA Player of the Year while at Middle Tennessee State University. “You can’t guard…

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Bucks close practice facility amid COVID-19 test results

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According to reporting from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility after the team received results of recent round of COVID-19 tests. The NBA testing protocol heading into the resuming of the season in Orlando is spread over six phases. From Tim Bontemps of ESPN: Phase 1, which goes from now through Monday, includes deadlines for players to report to their home cities: June 15 for players returning from overseas and June 22 for players returning from other places in the U.S. This does not apply…

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Check out these new images of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS

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The “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG is a women-specific that it set to make its retail debut this October. Recently images of this upcoming Jordan 1 were released and now a new in-hand set of photographs have come to light. Check them out below. Air Jordan 1 HIgh OG WMNS Lucky Green/White-Sail-Black DB4612-300 $170 October 11, 2020

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More images of the 25th Anniversary Air Jordan 11

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New images of this year’s Air Jordan 11 has emerged. This incarnation, which is in celebration of the silhouette’s 25th anniversary, has been welcomed with more whimper than bang, features a black mesh and leather upper overlaid by a high cut patent leather rand. Other details include a metallic Jumpman on the collar, embroidered “23” on the heel, “JORDAN” spelled out on the eyelets and “25” in the insoles. A white midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. This Air Jordan 11 is scheduled to release December 12 and will…

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Check out these new images of the “Midnight Navy” Japan Air Jordan 1 High OG

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As has been reported multiple times on this , and other platforms, 2001’s Japan-exclusive midnight navy Air Jordan 1 is planned for its second retail run. Like its 2001 progenitor, it will feature a white leather base overlaid with navy. On the lateral and medial sides are found silver Swooshes and a Wings logo adorns the lateral ankle. Navy laces and “NIKE AIR” tongue branding of the same hue completes the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and midnight navy outsole. The “Midnight Navy”…

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This Women’s Air Jordan 1 Mid is on the way

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This women’s Air Jordan 1 mid sports a white leather upper overlaid with black. On the lateral and medial sides are laser orange Swooshes with the same hue showing up on the Wings logo. The “Laser Orange” Air Jordan Mid 1 WMNS is heading to retail venues such as Shoe Palace and subsequently, nike.com. They will carry a $125 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 Mid “Laser Orange” White/Laser Orange-Black CV5276-107 $125

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The Basketball Tournament 2020 Round of 24: July 5 Schedule and Game Previews

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from thetournament.com : GAME 5: (10) PEORIA ALL-STARS VS. (23) HERD THAT – 2 PM, ESPN The Peoria All-Stars return for a third straight year in TBT, this time with a revamped roster filled with newcomers to the single-elimination tournament. Last summer, the All-Stars bowed out in the first round to KBC. Jon Elmore leads Herd That, a Marshall University alumni squad. Elmore, a four-year starter at Marshall who finished his collegiate career as the school’s all-time leader in points, assists and three-pointers made, has one year of TBT experience under his belt, having played for…

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