The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports – will see the return of Assembly Ball, an Indiana University alumni team. Assembly Ball, alongside All Good Dawgs (Butler Alumni), will serve as co-hosts of the Indianapolis Regional at Hinkle Fieldhouse from July 19-22.
Assembly Ball, the second seed in the Indianapolis Regional, is organized by former Hoosier Christian Watford. Assembly Ball’s current roster includes James Blackmon Jr. (2014-17), Aljami Durham (2017-21), Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell (2012-16), Jordan Hulls (2009-13), Miller Kopp (2021-23), Juwan Morgan (2015-19), Race Thompson (2019-23), Christian Watford (2009-13), and Troy Williams (2013-16).
Additional player announcements for Assembly Ball will be announced via TBT and the team’s social media channels.
The rest of the Indianapolis region includes top-seeded Carmen’s Crew (Ohio State Alumni), fourth-seeded Locked in Elite, fifth-seeded Fort Wayne Champs, sixth-seeded Shield 219 (Valparaiso Alumni), seventh-seeded Fail Harder, and eighth-seeded GoTime Green Machine.
All Good Dawgs will face Shield 219 in the opening round on Saturday, July 19, at 2 p.m. ET. Later that afternoon, Assembly Ball will play Fail Harder at 4 p.m. ET on FS1. If Assembly Ball and All Good Dawgs both advance to the second round, they will face each other on Monday, July 21, at 8 p.m.
The Indianapolis Regional championship game is Tuesday, July 22 at 8 p.m. ET. on FS2. The winner of the Indianapolis Regional will play the winner of the Syracuse Regional in the quarterfinals on Sunday, July 27, at 7 p.m. on FS1. The semifinals and $1 million winner-take-all championship game will be July 31 and Aug. 3.
For more information and Indianapolis Regional tickets, visit https://tbthoops.com/tickets/indianapolis/
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 12th season, visit tbthoops.com.
