Josh Goldfine, TBT Staff

This matchup features two alumni teams playing to advance to the TBT title game on Tuesday night.

Blue Collar U

How they got here

Round 1: Defeated NG Saints 91-64

Round 2: Defeated Friday Beers 78-75

Round 3: Defeated The Nerd Team 83-62

Round 4: Defeated Heartfire 74-66

Players to watch

CJ Massinburg (16.5 ppg) leads four players averaging in double figures. Wes Clark (13.5 ppg) is as tough a competitor as exists in the field. Nick Perkins, whose 21 points and game-high eight rebounds led the way in the quarterfinal win over Heartfire, uses his big body to fill the middle. 

What to watch for 

This tight-knit collection of former University of Buffalo players prides itself on team defense, awarding a hard hat after each game to that player with the strongest defensive performance. 

Red Scare

How they got here

Round 1: Defeated CitiTeam 75-70

Round 2: Defeated Golden Eagles 62-56

Round 3: Defeated The Money Team 83-81

Round 4: Defeated Best Virginia 67-60

Players to watch

Scoochie Smith’s ballhandling and playmaking were the difference in the tight quarterfinal victory over Best Virginia. Smith averages 12.8 points and 5.3 assists per game, tops among all semi-final participants. Jordan Sibert (13.3 ppg) and Darrell Davis (12.5 ppg) each average in double figures for the University of Dayton alumni squad. 

What to watch for 

Ryan Mikesell hit two three-pointers in key spots in the quarterfinal win over Best Virginia. Hot shooting from Mikesell provides the Red Scare with one more offensive weapon to consider.