The TBT is coming back to Louisville, but it’ll look different
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is returning to Louisville with a new format for its 2026 event. The tournament will shift from a 32-team single elimination format to a 16-team structure featuring a $2 million winner-take-all prize. This change aims to enhance local interest, particularly with a matchup between Louisville and Kentucky alumni teams in the first round.
- ▪The TBT will now feature a 16-team format instead of the previous 32-team setup.
- ▪The event will include a $2 million winner-take-all prize.
- ▪One of the first round series will feature alumni teams from Louisville and Kentucky.
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