The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is returning this year, promising to showcase some of the greatest former college basketball talents as they compete for their teams against elite rivals.

A total of 64 teams will vie for the $1 million prize, with matches scheduled to air live on FOX, FS1, and FS2 starting on Friday, July 18.

Tournament Schedule

Round of 64 (July 18-19)

• July 18 – Game 1: (3) Red Rose Thunder vs. (6) Magic Show
• July 18 – Game 2: (3) Dunkin Dogs vs. (6) Tampa Florida Pickup Basketball
• July 18 – Game 3: (1) Happy Valley Hoopers vs. (8) Raleigh 919 Legends
• July 18 – Game 4: (4) Court Street Kings vs. (5) The Nawf
• July 18 – Game 5: (2) Eberlein Drive vs. (7) Richards Elite

The competition will proceed through several rounds leading up to the finals on August 3.

What is TBT?

TBT is an annual competition featuring primarily alumni teams of former college players competing in a single-elimination format.

Prize Money

The tournament offers a winner-takes-all $1 million prize.

TBT incorporates the Elam Ending, where the game clock is turned off at a set time in the fourth quarter, with a target score to win.

This year also sees the introduction of a Home Court Advantage, benefiting teams that can play on their home turf as long as they stay in the tournament.