Latest news with #TBT
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kentucky's The Basketball Tournament team, La Familia, has a head coach
Kentucky's The Basketball Tournament team, La Familia, has a head coach La Familia, the Kentucky Wildcats alumni team, had a very successful trip to The Basketball Tournament last year, finishing just a few games from the championship. In the 2025 TBT, they're looking to go win it all. The roster isn't complete yet, but Willie Cauley-Stein, the Harrison Twins, and Doron Lamb are set to be a part of it, with more to be added. Now, they also have their new head coach, who follows Tyler Ulis, who did it last year. Sean Woods was a star for the Wildcats under coach Rick Pitino. He was a three-year starter and one of the leaders of the team. He averaged nine points and five assists per game during his time in Lexington. Last year, he was an assistant coach for Ulis and La Familia, so it will be a seamless transition. Woods has coaching experience as well, having had jobs at multiple stops over the past decade plus. He's a guy the players will respect, and he will give it everything he has. Good luck to him when the play starts.
Indianapolis Star
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Yogi Ferrell to again play for Assembly Ball in The Basketball Tournament alongside newcomer
Yogi Ferrell to again play for Assembly Ball in The Basketball Tournament alongside newcomer BLOOMINGTON — A pair of former teammates became this summer's first two roster commitments for Assembly Ball, the IU alumni outfit entering The Basketball Tournament for a second straight summer. Per a news release distributed Tuesday, Yogi Ferrell will return to Assembly Ball for a second straight season, after leading the team to a regional championship appearance in 2024 and scoring 20.3 points per game. He'll be joined by James Blackmon Jr., alongside whom Ferrell played two of his four seasons in Bloomington. This will be Blackmon's first time participating in the TBT with Assembly Ball. The pair now anchor what has become Indiana's sturdiest effort at participating in TBT, an annual summer tournament centered around teams comprised of collegiate alumni. Teams are not always uniformly stocked by just one college program, but many (including Assembly Ball) draw the bulk of their talent from a single alma mater. It was IU vs Purdue (sort of) at Hinkle: 'It's pretty cool to be a part of.' Last year, Ferrell, Christian Watford, Devonte Green, Jordan Hulls and Juwan Morgan were among the notable former Hoosiers to compete in the event, which saw Assembly Ball finish 2-1. This year, the IU-based team will co-host TBT's regional alongside a Butler alumni team, All Good Dawgs, from July 19-22 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Further roster additions will be announced in the coming weeks. Want more Hoosiers coverage? Zach Osterman, Michael Niziolek and Chloe Peterson keep up with IU all season. Sign up for IndyStar's Hoosiers newsletter. Listen to Mind Your Banners, our IU Athletics-centric podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Winnipeg Free Press
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg basketball team to tap Dr. Elam for Target Score Time strategizing
No one knows the Elam Ending better than Dr. Nick Elam. He is the innovator behind the popular end-of-game format used in basketball leagues across North America, after all. So it's easy to understand why the Winnipeg Sea Bears have tapped the brilliant basketball mind to help them prepare for the most important minutes of games, known as Target Score Time, in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. SUPPLIED Nick Elam is the innovator behind basketball's Target Score Time, also known as the Elam Ending, to mitigate a foul and stoppage-filled end to a game. Elam will work — primarily from his home in Indianapolis — as the club's Target Score Time strategist, analyzing trends and using his expertise to inform head coach Mike Taylor how to game-plan in crunch time this summer. 'What I can bring to the Sea Bears is that, even though there's not a single strategy that can 100 per cent guarantee a win, what I can do is share with them the things that have been most effective, what are most likely to put them in a position to succeed,' Elam said Monday. The customized format cuts the traditional ending of a game — often monotonous and filled with fouls and constant stoppages — by forcing teams to play to a specific score instead of a timed ending. The clock is turned off following the first play stoppage in the final four minutes, and the game ends when either team reaches the target score — equal to the leading team's point total plus nine. Elam, who created the rule in 2007, has had his brain picked many times by coaches in passing but has never been hired by a team. Taylor tried hiring him last season, but that never materialized. When the offer was presented earlier this spring, he eagerly accepted. 'I'm a little surprised that hasn't happened more, and I'm surprised that, here we are in 2025, it's the first time that a team (has) officially and formally wanted me to be part of their team, but I knew that that was going to happen eventually, at some point. I'm excited that the Sea Bears are the first team to look for my insight,' Elam said. The Elam Ending was implemented in the CEBL in 2020 and has delivered some thrilling finishes to contests over the years. It's a welcome routine by many fans, but a more polarizing topic among players and coaches. Taylor, whose first run with the format came in 2018 at The Basketball Tournament (TBT), is in favour of the late-game strategizing it demands. 'It was my first experience with the Elam Ending and I loved it,' said Taylor. 'I was intrigued by the strategy, and over the past few years in the CEBL, we've stayed in touch. Nick would always make time to answer my questions and talk about target score time. We're really happy to have him officially join us.' Changes to the support staff can go under the radar, but this could be a championship-calibre move by Taylor, whose squad might have a distinct advantage at the end of contests while hosting the CEBL's Championship Weekend in August. The Sea Bears were 6-4 last summer in games decided by five points or less, including their first-round playoff loss, which was decided by two points. BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Sea Bears have hired Nick Elam to help inform head coach Mike Taylor how to game-plan in crunch time this summer. Elam, who has watched and analyzed nearly every game that has involved the Elam Ending since it was first implemented in 2017, said he sees exactly where many teams go wrong, and it drives him crazy. 'I think it's because none of these teams has watched as many of these games as I have,' said Elam, who will implement an untapped element of his research with the Sea Bears. 'From my standpoint, I don't think it's hard to strategize for, because I've studied it more than anyone else. No one else in the world has watched and analyzed as many games (as) I have. So I think that that's possibly one reason why there are still a lot of teams that navigate the end of games in a misguided way.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The Elam Ending continues to find traction in some of the best leagues. Along with the CEBL, it's been used in the NBA G League, the NBA all-star game, NBA Summer League, the Unrivaled three-on-three women's league and the NCAA women's all-star game. Elam's goal remains to one day see it used in the NBA. 'I think there's been tremendous progress. Most notably, the NBA G League just wrapped up their third straight year of using a version of the Elam, and the NBA has used the G League as a testing ground for playing rules for many years now. So, for them to stick with it for three years means that there are elements of it that they like a lot, that they're still considering it very seriously,' he said. 'I think that there's still a lot of momentum for the idea.' Joshua Frey-SamReporter Josh Frey-Sam reports on sports and business at the Free Press. Josh got his start at the paper in 2022, just weeks after graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College. He reports primarily on amateur teams and athletes in sports. Read more about Josh. Every piece of reporting Josh produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
National Awards And Exhibition 2024-25 Celebrates India's Young Literary Stars
New Delhi: The National Awards & Exhibition 2024-25, presented by BriBooks and powered by Education World, culminated in a spectacular celebration of young storytellers, educators, and school leaders from across India and beyond. As the world's largest book-writing competition for school students, the National Young Authors' Fair (NYAF) – India Edition empowers children with BriBooks' AI-powered platform, helping them publish professional-quality books. Held in New Delhi, the event honored India's brightest young authors while welcoming international participants, reinforcing the global reach of Indian literary talent. The ceremony was graced by Smt. Smriti Irani, Former Union Minister for Education & Women & Child Development, as Chief Guest, alongside Bhavin Shah (CEO, Education World), Navyn Salem (Founder & CEO, Edesia Nutrition), and Ohad Ouziel (bestselling author of 100 Hidden Truths of Parenting). Celebrating India's Literary Excellence with Global Connections Top Indian schools were recognised for fostering a culture of creativity, with Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok, crowned India's No. 1 Literary Leader. Other honorees included Narayana E-Techno School (Chennai), Global Indian International School (Hyderabad), and Ryan International School (Chennai). The event also spotlighted international achievements, such as Athena Guzman (Winner, NYAF Singapore) for her book Path to the Afterlife 1, showcasing the competition's growing global influence. Honoring Educators & Prodigious Young Authors Visionary teachers received Top Inspiring Educator Awards, including Pritika Chaddha (Uttam School for Girls), Jyoti Aggarwal (Maharaja Agarsain Public School), and Dusari Srivani (GIIS Uppal Campus). Exceptional young writers stole the spotlight, with: Reanna Sachdeva – India's No. 1 Jury Award Winner Virat Sai Manjunath – India's No. 1 Best-Selling Author Keya Hatkar – Three-time bestselling author and Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee Kshipra Moreker – Prolific writer of 18+ books and India Book of Records holder Launch of The BriBooks Times: A Revolution in Youth Media A historic moment came with the debut of The BriBooks Times (TBT)—India's first digital and print newspaper by children, for children. Featuring youth perspectives on news, culture, and current affairs, TBT was unveiled by the dignitaries, marking a bold leap in student-led journalism. A Platform for Future Global Storytellers Bhavin Shah, CEO of Education World, said, 'This isn't just about writing—it's about empowering voices. These young authors are shaping the future of literature, not just in India, but worldwide.' With 200,000+ books written and 200 finalists celebrated, the National Awards & Exhibition 2024-25 proved that India's next generation of authors is ready to captivate the world. Disclaimer: The above sponsored content is non-editorial and has been sourced from a third party. NDTV does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the above content, nor is responsible for it in any manner whatsoever.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Butler, IU alumni teams to play in 2025 The Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Butler, IU alumni teams to play in 2025 The Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse The Basketball Tournament will return to Hinkle Fieldhouse in July. All Good Dawgs, the Butler University alumni team, and Assembly Ball, the Indiana University alumni team, will return to the eight-team Indianapolis regional hosted by Butler, according to a release. The 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event will return to Hinkle on July 18-23 for the regional. 'There is nothing better than experiencing basketball at iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse,' Butler vice president and athletic director Grant Leiendecker said. 'The return of the TBT to Hinkle once again provides our great fans with the opportunity to support some of their favorite Bulldogs through the All Good Dawgs team. We're excited to welcome the event back to Hinkle in July.' Advertisement From 2024: Butler basketball alums return to Hinkle for TBT All Good Dawgs, which featured Shelvin Mack and Sean McDermott in 2024, advanced to the second round. They eventually lost to Eberlein Drive. The winner of the $1 million prize last year was Carmen's Crew, which consisted of Ohio State alumni. 'We love Hinkle Fieldhouse,' TBT founder and CEO Jon Mugar said. 'Our event is modeled after the Indiana high school tournament featured in 'Hoosiers,' which was a seminal movie in my childhood. We look forward to seeing Butler and Indiana alumni teams taking the floor this July.' Assembly Ball, which featured Yogi Ferrell, Race Thompson and Juwan Morgan, debuted at TBT in 2024. They defeated The Cru (Valparaiso alumni) and Men of Mackey (Purdue alumni) before losing to Eberlein Drive in the regional championship game. Advertisement From 2024: Yogi Ferrell, IU basketball alums reunite for TBT win at Hinkle Both All Good Dawgs and Assembly Hall will make additional roster announcements later in the spring. The winner of the Indy regional will advance to the TBT quarterfinals July 29. The semifinals will be held July 31 and the championship game will be Aug. 3. Tickets for the regional at Hinkle Fieldhouse will go on sale May 6. Fans can sign up for notifications at This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Butler, Indiana alumni teams to play in The Basketball Tournament
