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JHX Hoops Advances to TBT Alumni Championship After Victory Over AfterShocks

Kansas alumni team JHX Hoops defeated Wichita State's AfterShocks 64-59 in a tbt tournament semifinal.

Asude Karataş • 28 Temmuz 2026 06:30 • 3 dk okuma • 12 görüntülenme

Kansas alumni team JHX Hoops secured a 64-59 victory over Wichita State's AfterShocks in a tbt tournament semifinal, advancing to Wednesday's Alumni Bracket Championship. Frank Mason III delivered the decisive shot for the third consecutive game during the Elam Ending format. The winner will face Kentucky's La Familia, which has already clinched its championship berth.

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Game Details and Decisive Moments
Path to Championship

Game Details and Decisive Moments

The semifinal matchup took place in Wichita between two regional rivals competing under The Basketball Tournament's unique format. JHX Hoops controlled the fourth quarter despite a tightly contested game, leading 56-55 entering the Elam Ending with a target score of 64. Mason's clutch three-pointer sealed the win, continuing his pattern of late-game heroics throughout the tournament run.

The contest remained competitive throughout, with AfterShocks nearly establishing separation in the third quarter before JHX Hoops recovered. An altercation under the basket in the first half resulted in multiple players being ejected, reducing both teams to six eligible participants by the end of the game. JHX Hoops' remaining roster included Mason, Carlton Bragg Jr., Jacob Hanna, Zeke Mayo, Billy Preston, and Andrew Orr.

Path to Championship

JHX Hoops reached the semifinal by defeating Purple Reign, the Kansas State alumni team, in a best-of-three series. AfterShocks had previously eliminated The Enchantment (New Mexico alumni) in a 2-1 series. La Familia, which awaits the winner, defeated The Ville and Boeheim's Army en route to clinching the Alumni Bracket Championship spot.

The tbt tournament features a $2 million winner-take-all prize, the largest purse since 2019. The Alumni Bracket champion will face the winner of the separate Vegas Bracket in the overall championship on August 2. The Vegas Bracket features six non-alumni teams competing through knockout rounds in Las Vegas, with Davis Steel and Heartfire Elite having secured advancement through round-robin play.

What is The Basketball Tournament (tbt tournament)?+

The tbt tournament is an annual competition featuring former college basketball players competing on alumni teams tied to their original schools. The 2026 edition includes eight alumni squads and six non-alumni teams competing for a $2 million winner-take-all championship prize.

What is the Elam Ending format used in tbt tournament games?+

The Elam Ending eliminates the game clock in the fourth quarter and sets a target score by adding eight points to the leading team's score. Whichever team reaches that target first wins the game, creating dramatic late-game finishes.

Who did JHX Hoops play before facing AfterShocks?+

JHX Hoops defeated Purple Reign, the Kansas State alumni team, in a best-of-three series in the first round before advancing to the semifinal against AfterShocks.

When is the tbt tournament Alumni Bracket Championship?+

The Alumni Bracket Championship is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, with JHX Hoops facing La Familia (Kentucky alumni). The overall championship game will be held on August 2.

How is the tbt tournament structured in 2026?+

The tournament is divided into two brackets: eight alumni teams compete in best-of-three series in the Alumni Bracket, while six non-alumni teams play round-robin matches followed by knockout rounds in Las Vegas. The winners of each bracket face off in the championship.

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