2027 TICKET INTEREST LIST
2027 TICKET INTEREST LIST

The Ville (Louisville Alumni)

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The Ville is returning to TBT 2026 with another battle-tested Louisville alumni squad ready to make noise this summer. Led by fan favorites Russ Smith and Malik Williams, the Cardinals-backed team brings experience, toughness, and plenty of Louisville pride back to the TBT stage.

Built and organized by former University of Louisville players, The Ville has already proven it can compete with the best after an Elite Eight run in 2024 and a second-round appearance in 2025. Now, they are coming into 2026 hungry for more and ready to turn up the pressure.

With their eyes locked on the $2 million prize and the TBT trophy, expect The Ville to bring energy from the opening tip. One thing is certain when the Cards heat up, this team can turn the tournament into The Ville’s world.

Tournament Record – 6-3

Best Tournament Finish – Elite Eight

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The Ville (Louisville Alumni) Roster

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Trey Lewis

RolePlayer

PositionPoint Guard

Height6′ 2″

Last TeamKK Mornar Bar (Montenegro)

CollegePenn State, Cleveland State, Louisville

5

Montrezl Harrell

RolePlayer

PositionPower Forward

Height6′ 8″

Last TeamAtléticos de San Germán

CollegeLouisville

13

David Johnson

RolePlayer

PositionPoint Guard

Height6′ 6″

Last TeamTasmania JackJumpers (Australia)

CollegeLouisville

34

Ray Spalding

RolePlayer

PositionPower Forward

Height6′ 11″

Last TeamNoblesville Boom (G-League)

CollegeLouisville

2

Russ Smith

RolePlayerGMOwner

PositionShooting Guard

Height6′ 0″

Last TeamPallacanestro Nardo (Italy)

CollegeLouisville

33

Malik Williams

RolePlayer

PositionCenter

Height6′ 11″

Last TeamCollege Park Skyhawks (G-League)

CollegeLouisville

24

Jae Withers

RolePlayer

PositionSmall Forward

Height6′ 9″

Last TeamHeroes Den Bosch (Netherlands)

CollegeLouisville & North Carolina

1

Angel Nunez

RolePlayer

PositionPower Forward

Height6′ 7″

Last TeamSlask (Poland)

CollegeLouisville

00

Jaylen Johnson

RolePlayer

PositionCenter

Height7′ 2″

Last TeamRain or Shine Elasto Painters (Philippines)

CollegeLouisville

3

Chris Jones

RolePlayer

PositionPoint Guard

Height5′ 10″

Last TeamTauranga Whai (New Zealand)

CollegeNorthwest Florida State & Louisville

20

Alex Matthews

RolePlayer

PositionShooting Guard

Height6′ 5″

Last TeamBC Orbi (Georgia)

CollegeThe University of Texas Permian Basin

30

Carson Williams

RolePlayer

PositionPower Forward

Height6′ 5″

Last TeamWestern Kentucky

CollegeWestern Kentucky



The Ville (Louisville Alumni) Coaching Staff

Wayne Blackshear

RoleGM

Chance Recktenwald

RoleAsst CoachContent

Dean Baumert

RoleAsst Coach

Timothy Haworth

RoleAsst Coach

Miquel Coleman

RoleAsst Coach

Michael Baffour

RoleHead Coach

Tanner Clark

RoleBooster

Statewide Mortgage & Community Land Title

RoleSponsor

Noakes Law Firm

RoleSponsor

Gustavo’s Mexican Grill

RoleSponsor

The Capital Grille

RoleSponsor

Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company

RoleSponsor

Watch Hill Proper

RoleSponsor

Wolter Chiropractic & Wellness

RoleSponsor

Hotel Bourre Bonne

RoleSponsor

SHOP APPAREL

Team News

KENTUCKY ALUMNI OUTLASTS LOUISVILLE ALUMNI 63-57 TO WIN DECISIVE GAME 3, WILL HOST ALUMNI SEMIFINALS ON SUNDAY

La Familia (Kentucky Alumni) outlasted The Ville (Louisville Alumni) 63-57 Wednesday night in a decisive Game 3 to win their best-of-three first-round TBT series and earn the right to host the Alumni Semifinals on Sunday afternoon at Historic Memorial Coliseum.

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Montrezl Harrell’s 35 Points Powers Louisville Alumni Past Kentucky Alumni, Forces Winner-Take-All Game 3

July 20, 2026 BOX SCORE | HIGHLIGHTS Montrezl Harrell delivered a dominant performance Monday night, pouring in a TBT career-high 35 points to lead The Ville (Louisville Alumni) to an 82-62 victory over La Familia (Kentucky Alumni) in Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round series at Freedom Hall. With the win, Louisville evened the series […]

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Kentucky Alumni Hold Off Late Louisville Rally to Take Game 1

BOX SCORE | HIGHLIGHTS Darryl Morsell’s game-winning dunk capped a dramatic Elam Ending as the Kentucky Alumni held off a furious Louisville Alumni comeback for a 72-68 victory in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round TBT series Saturday afternoon at Historic Memorial Coliseum. The opening game of TBT 2026 aired nationally on FOX and renewed […]

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La Familia and The Ville Announce Official Rosters for TBT 2026

Best-Of-Three Series Between Kentucky and Louisville Alumni Begins July 18th

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Montrezl Harrell to Join Louisville Alumni for TBT 2026

Harrell Returns to The Ville for Louisville’s Matchup with Kentucky July 18-22 The Ville, the Louisville alumni team competing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this summer, today announced the roster addition of Montrezl Harrell Harrell joins Ray Spalding, Trey Lewis, David Johnson, Jae’lyn Withers, Jaylen Johnson, Angel Nunez, Russ Smith, Edgar Sosa, and Malik Williams […]

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Ray Spalding, Trey Lewis, and David Johnson to Join Louisville Alumni for TBT 2026

Spalding, Lewis and Johnson join Russ Smith, Edgar Sosa, and Malik Williams on Roster for Louisville’s Matchup with Kentucky July 18-22

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Jae’Lyn Withers, Jaylen Johnson and Angel Nunez to Join Louisville Alumni for TBT 2026

Withers, Johnson and Nunez join Russ Smith, Edgar Sosa, and Malik Williams on Roster for Louisville’s Matchup with Kentucky July 18-22

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  • The Basketball Tournament Announces Record Viewership Across FOX Sports Family of Networks

    The Basketball Tournament announced record TV numbers for its 2026 event, delivering significant growth in viewership for games broadcast on FOX, FS1, and FS2

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