IU basketball-themed TBT squad Assembly Ball announced current Hoosiers Team and Recruiting Coordinator Jordan Hulls be both a player and the coach for the team later this summer.
In addition to his coaching duties, Hulls will join Yogi Ferrell, Juwan Morgan, Miller Kopp, Troy Williams and Devonte Green as players on the team. More players are expected to be announced.
Hulls was a starter on IU’s 2013 Big Ten title team, and one of the best shooters in program history.
He finished his career 30th on the all-time scoring list with 1,318 points, fourth in career 3-point percentage (44.1%), and third in career free throw percentage (85.9%).
Hulls came to IU following a storied career at Bloomington South High School where he was named Indiana’s Mr. Basketball and Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year in 2009. He led the Panthers to a 26-0 record and a Class 4A state title during his senior season.
After his time at IU, Hulls played nine seasons overseas at the highest level in Europe.
HUGE ADDITION: Assembly Ball (@IndianaMBB alumni) have picked up a commitment from Jordan Hulls to be player/coach for the squad this summer at Hinkle!@TBTAssemblyBall IS NOT MESSING AROUND & you can see all of your favorite Indiana Alumni back in Indy: https://t.co/pRLLSfCuWf pic.twitter.com/D9k7BVN0bB
— TBT (@thetournament) June 12, 2024
Assembly Ball’s first game will be on Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
TBT squads typically have around 10 players, so look for more former IU players to be announced.
The Basketball Tournament is a 64-team, open-application, single-elimination tournament played across the U.S. each summer since 2014. Now in its 11th year, TBT has paid out more than $13M in prize money to 10 champions over the years. The winning team takes home $1 million.
Indiana fans will get a chance to see the former Hoosiers up close and personal. The team will play at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse July 19-24.
The TBT utilizes the Elam Ending, which means every game ends on a made basket.
The TBT will be hosted across eight regionals. All regional events are hosted by an alumni team representing a college basketball program.
This summer’s locations and host teams include:
- Wichita, Kansas (hosted by the AfterShocks/Wichita State)
- Houston, Texas (hosted by Forever Coogs/University of Houston)
- Indianapolis, Indiana (hosted by All Good Dawgs/Butler University)
- Cincinnati, Ohio (hosted by Nasty Nati/University of Cincinnati)
- Dayton, Ohio (hosted by Red Scare/University of Dayton)
- Lexington, Kentucky (hosted by La Familia/University of Kentucky)
- Louisville, Kentucky (hosted by The Ville/University of Louisville)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (hosted by Zoo Crew/University of Pittsburgh)
TBT’s regionals will run July 19-24. One team from each region will advance to TBT’s quarterfinals, which will take place July 29-30.
TBT’s semifinals will be played on Aug. 2, and the $1 million winner-take-all championship will be played on Aug. 4.
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