Watch LaFamilia, Kentucky's Team in The Basketball Tournament in Rupp Arena
Kentucky Men’s Basketball alumni will return to Lexington this summer to participate in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) as part of La Familia TBT.
La Familia will host the Lexington Regional as the number two seed, looking to defend home court at Rupp Arena from July 19-23.
La Familia will play 305 Ballers on Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m. ET. If La Familia advances to the second round, they will face the winner of WoCo Showtime (Wofford Alumni) and The Nawf on Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. ET
The Lexington Regional championship game is Tuesday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET.
Club Blue, proud NIL partner of Kentucky Athletics, has also partnered with TBT on the Lexington Regional. A portion of ticket sales for all games at Rupp Arena will go to Club Blue to support Kentucky student-athletes.
The team’s assistant coaches are Darius Miller, Jon Hood, and Sean Woods. The team is organized by Twany Beckham and Sam Malone.
La Familia’s roster includes:
Eric Bledsoe (2009-10)
Brennan Canada (2019-24)
Willie Cauley-Stein (2012-15)
Kellan Grady (2021-22)
Aaron Harrison (2013-15)
Andrew Harrison (2013-15)
Kerem Kanter (Enes Kanter’s brother/Green Bay/Xavier)
Daniel Orton (2009-10)
Nate Sestina (2019-20)
James Young (2013-14)
Reid Travis, Doron Lamb, and Marquis Teague will no longer be able to play on this year’s team due to unforeseen professional obligations at the time of their commitment.
About The Basketball Tournament
The home of the Elam Ending®, The Basketball Tournament has grown from a unique idea among friends to one of the most exciting and engaging events on the summer sports calendar, with national exposure, social media buzz and regional championships across the country – culminating in a winner-take-all $1 million game. Every year it attracts some of the best players in the world. For more information on TBT’s eleventh season, visit www.thetournament.com
