TBT

[wesfau2]

The Auburn-affiliated team, War Ready, plays its first game in The Basketball Tournament tonight at 6 on ESPN+.

Lots of familiar faces on this team.

[Snaggletiger]

Danjel Purifoy

Horace Spencer

Laron Smith

Malik Dunbar

Tay Waller: It says Auburn, but I don't remember this guy.

TJ Dunans

Zep Jasper

[wesfau2]

That's a fun lineup.

For the unfamiliar:

It's a winner-take-all alumni tourney with a prize of $1MM.

The best part (which I think is being incorporated in some NBA leagues on a trial basis) is the Elam Ending.  At the first deadball under 4:00 in the 4th quarter, the game clock is turned off and the target score is set: the leading team's score + 8 points.  First team to that number wins.

https://thetournament.com/

[Snakebite]

That's a fun lineup.

For the unfamiliar:

It's a winner-take-all alumni tourney with a prize of $1MM.

The best part (which I think is being incorporated in some NBA leagues on a trial basis) is the Elam Ending.  At the first deadball under 4:00 in the 4th quarter, the game clock is turned off and the target score is set: the leading team's score + 8 points.  First team to that number wins.

https://thetournament.com/

I'll be watching.  Would love to have another Dunbar, Spencer, and Purifoy on the roster.

[wesfau2]

I'll be watching.  Would love to have another Dunbar, Spencer, and Purifoy on the roster.

True.  Especially those first two.  Malik was so much fun to watch: 1000% effort all the time.  Horace was a slow-bloomer, but by the time he left he was a full grown man and really holding his end of the court down.

Always wanted to see more from Jel.  There were definitely flashes, but I had higher hopes.

[Snaggletiger]

True.  Especially those first two.  Malik was so much fun to watch: 1000% effort all the time.  Horace was a slow-bloomer, but by the time he left he was a full grown man and really holding his end of the court down.

Always wanted to see more from Jel.  There were definitely flashes, but I had higher hopes.

He came by our tailgate a couple of times. And by "came by", I mean he walked his big ass within a few feet of us. Sweet Haysus, that is definitely a full grown man. 

[GH2001]

How is this the first I have heard of any of this?

[wesfau2]

How is this the first I have heard of any of this?

That does seem odd.  You've been a member here a while.  Are you unfamiliar with basketball, Auburn University or just sports in general?

[Snaggletiger]

That does seem odd.  You've been a member here a while.  Are you unfamiliar with basketball, Auburn University or just sports in general?

Emotional Damage!!!!

[GH2001]

That does seem odd.  You've been a member here a while.  Are you unfamiliar with basketball, Auburn University or just sports in general?

Just that Auburn had a TBT team. I was unaware. Although this Is fairly new for the mainstream no?

[wesfau2]

Just that Auburn had a TBT team. I was unaware. Although this Is fairly new for the mainstream no?

I think this is only their 3-4th year playing.

Tonight was.... Disappointing.

[Buzz Killington]

Just that Auburn had a TBT team. I was unaware. Although this Is fairly new for the mainstream no?

It was my understanding that everyone knew.

[wesfau2]

This year's team:

DeSean Murray
Samir Doughty
Stretch Akingbola
Cinmeon Bowers
Laron Smith
Malik Dunbar
Mustapha Heron
Wendell Green
TJ Dunans

Contemplating hitting up our game in Lexington the weekend of July 19.  Maybe catch some ponies running at Keeneland.

[Snaggletiger]

This year's team:

DeSean Murray
Samir Doughty
Stretch Akingbola
Cinmeon Bowers
Laron Smith
Malik Dunbar
Mustapha Heron
Wendell Green
TJ Dunans

Contemplating hitting up our game in Lexington the weekend of July 19.  Maybe catch some ponies running at Keeneland.

I would suggest not sitting behind the goal.  If Cinnabun Bowers gets a breakaway for a "Layup", you could be in grave danger.