The Basketball Tournament is ready to make its return!

This exciting tournament will showcase 26 games broadcasted live on FOX, FS1, and FS2, starting this Friday. With 64 teams competing for a grand prize of $1 million, the championship game is set for August 3.

The tournament features a mix of alumni teams representing famed programs like Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Ohio State, Syracuse, UConn, among others.

Notable players to keep an eye on this year:

Montrezl Harrell, The Ville

Harrell, a standout from Louisville with a noteworthy NBA career, made a return to The Ville after taking part in last year’s tournament.

Montrezl Harrell (Montrezl Harrell won the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year after starring at Louisville. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Willie Cauley-Stein, La Familia

A former Kentucky center and a top NBA draft pick, Cauley-Stein has proven to be a dominant player.

Willie Cauley-Stein (Willie Cauley-Stein was a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft after a standout career at Kentucky. Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Yogi Ferrell, Assembly Ball

One of Indiana’s best during his college career, Ferrell is expected to lead his team again in this year’s tournament.

Yogi Ferrell (Yogi Ferrell was one of the Big Ten’s best players in his final two seasons at Indiana. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

For the full list and more information about each player, continue following the journey of The Basketball Tournament!