Josh Goldfine, TBT Staff

Two of TBT’s stingiest defensive teams meet up with a semi-final berth at stake. 

Gutter Cat Gang

How they got here

Round 1: Defeated The Cru 88-78

Round 2: Defeated Always Us 72-62

Round 3: Defeated Team Arkansas 62-52

Players to watch

Lightning-quick guard Tyrese Rice was the leading scorer and MVP of TBT last summer, when he led Boeheim’s Army to its first title. Rice and QJ Peterson each average 14.3 ppg to lead the offense for the Gutter Cats.

What to watch for 

Kyle Hines, one of the most decorated players in the history of international basketball, may see his first action of the summer in this quarterfinal matchup. 

AfterShocks

How they got here

Round 1: Defeated Bleed Green 70-69

Round 2: Defeated Air Raiders 70-60

Round 3: Defeated We Are D3 83-52

Players to watch

Sharp-shooting guard Conner Frankamp (13.3 ppg) has hit big shots in TBT before. Darral Willis, Jr., whose game-winner downed Bleed Green in Round 3, averages 8.7 rebounds per game, tied for second among remaining players. 

What to watch for 

The AfterShocks will once again be playing in front of their enthusiastic home fans, who have packed Koch Arena over the years with the top four attendance marks in TBT history.