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TBT Gearing Up for Battle of the Bluegrass

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The TBT Tournament, also known as The Basketball Tournament, is an annual event that brings together some of the best basketball talent from around the world. With a grand prize of $1 million on the line, the competition is fierce and the stakes are high. One of the most highly anticipated matchups in this year’s tournament and maybe ever is the game between The Ville and LaFamilia.

The TBT Tournament has always been known for its electrifying atmosphere, with passionate fans filling the stands and creating an incredible atmosphere. The game between The Ville and LaFamilia is expected to draw a large crowd, with fans from both teams eagerly cheering on their favorites.

This will be the first time in TBT that the University of Louisville-based “The Ville” team will face off against the University of Kentucky-based team “La Familia”. The teams in this game have a long history of rivalry and the players have all squared off against each other in the college version of the rivalry.

Thru 3 game The Ville is averaging 77.7 points a game shooting 47.8% from the field, 32.9% from the 3, 67.3% from the free throw line, 36.3 rebounds and 15.7 assist.

Leading the guys in red is David Johnson averaging 16.7 points shooting 50.0% from the field (59th overall), MontrezL Harrell averaging 13.0 points a game shooting 50.0% from the field with 8 blocks a game, Russ Smith averaging 13.0 points a game shooting 43.3% from the field (105th overall), and Chris Jones averaging 12.7 points a game shooting 43.3% from the field (123rd overall).

Leading Defensively for the Louisville team MontrezL Harrell has 3 blocked shots (16th overall) and Chris Jones with 3 steals (55th overall).

Thru 3 games La Familia is averaging 86 points a game shooting 47.3% from the field, 36.7% from 3, 77% from the free throw line, 40.7 rebounds and 14.3 assist.

Leading the blue team is Kerem Kanter averaging 22.3 points a game shooting 76.9% from the field (9th overall), Eric Bledsoe averaging 17.7 points per game shooting 41.0% from the field (44th overall), Nate Sestina averaging 12.7 points per game shooting 48.1% from the field and Andrew Harrison averaging 11 points a game shooting 34.8% from the field.

Leading Defensively for the Kentucky team Willie Cauley Stein has 13 blocked shots (1st overall) and Andrew Harrison has 5 steals (16th overall).

For The Ville its been more of a team and collaborative effort thru the first three games. With MontrezL being the standout emotional and more physical presence on the team. You can tell by watching these guys that they are all still very capable basketball players but some of them have lost a step with age.

For La Familia it has been hard for anyone to stay in front of Eric Bledsoe defensively and he has been a force to be reckoned with and him along with Kerem Kanter have done most of the damage for the team scoring-wise. While Cauley Stein has been an emotional leader on the defensive end.

We haven’t seen our Louisville Cardinals have much success in the rivalry game against Kentucky in the last 10 years besides a win in 2016 and in 2020 it has been all blue. John Calipari always has teams full of elite talent and this TBT is just a small sample size of the talent they produced during his run in Lexington. It will be nice not to have to deal with that anymore.

This Louisville TBT team has guys on the roster that did see some success against Kentucky during their college matchups. Russ, Peyton, MontrezL and David all have wins against the cayuts. And I know that Peyton, Russ along with assistant coach Luke Hancock still have a bitter taste in their mouths about how their college carreers came to an end at the hands of Kentucky in the Sweet 16.

The matchup between The Ville and LaFamilia promises to be an exciting and intense game. Both teams have a history of success and are hungry for a shot at the championship title. The game is expected to showcase a high level of skill, athleticism, and strategic play on both sides. Throw in some bad blood and you’ve got the making for a great summer basketball game.

As far as the outcome goes I think that if The Ville can come up with a way to stop or at least slow down Eric Bledsoe while neutralizing Kanter and Cauley Stein they’ll have a good shot at moving on. That will be a tall task but I think that there is still some old last-minute magic left in Freedom Hall and we’ll see some of it Monday night.

There still may be a few seats left for the game on Monday night and you can secure your seats AT THIS LINK

The VILLE TBT Team has Revived a Cardinal Nation

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Behind Cardinals’ legends Russ Smith, Peyton Siva, MontrezL Harrell, Chane Behanan, Chris Jones, Chinanu Onuaku, David Johnson and others the Cardinal Nation has been revived thru nostalgia and some great basketball. After the last couple of seasons of Louisville Basketball, it has been refreshing to see the success and efforts of the Louisville TBT team.

Freedom Hall has been rocking over the past couple of weeks watching this version of The Ville contend for the $1 million and TBT glory. The Louisville TBT (The Basketball Tournament) team has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years. With a rich basketball tradition and a roster filled with talented players, the team has consistently made deep runs in the tournament.

The Louisville TBT team is made up of former players from the University of Louisville men’s basketball program. Led by head coach Reece Gaines, assistants Luke Hancock, Keith Odfo and others the team showcases the skills and competitiveness that made them successful during their college careers.

One of the key factors that sets the Louisville TBT team apart is their chemistry. Many of the players have a history of playing together during their time at the university, which translates to a well-coordinated and cohesive unit on the court. This chemistry allows them to execute plays with precision and make quick decisions during intense game situations.

In addition to their chemistry, the Louisville TBT team is known for their defensive prowess. The players are known for their tenacity and ability to disrupt opponents’ offensive sets. They are relentless in their pursuit of steals and deflections, which often leads to fast break opportunities and easy baskets on the other end.

Offensively, the Louisville TBT team is a well-rounded unit. They have players who can score from all areas of the court, whether it be from beyond the arc or in the paint. The team’s ball movement and unselfish play make them difficult to defend, as they are always looking for the open man and making the extra pass.

This current TBT team is now set to make an appearance in the Sweet 16 version of this summer tournament. They are a force to be reckoned with. With their chemistry, defensive prowess, and offensive firepower, they have consistently made deep runs and have the potential to win it all this year. Their success is a testament to the talent and legacy of the University of Louisville basketball program.

Be sure to get your tickets to support this team in the round of 16 Wednesday night AT THIS LINK. You can also watch the action on FS1.

Go Cards!