citygd0=
City of Gods
Bid: 2015 Northeast Champion
Notable Players: Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Michael Sweetney, Chris Wright
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Won 5 games in 2015. Made it to semifinals. (Northeast Champion)
Nutshell: Experienced, dedicated, loaded group of professionals from Baltimore, many of whom played in the NBA.
&barmy0=Boeheim's Army (Syracuse Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Eric Devendorf, Donte Greene, CJ Fair
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Reached Round of 8 in 2015
Nutshell: Syracuse alumni team that burst onto the scene in 2015. Lawrence Moten will likely call the shots again. And they have a Ringer to add, if they can make it to Round 3.
&utouch0=Untouchables
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Brad Wanamaker, Gary McGhee, Gilbert Brown
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: First time participant
Nutshell: A group of University of Pittsburgh alums merged with a SB Nation writer for Pitt basketball. High end and battle tested talent on this squad.
&teammd0=Team Maryland
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Quincy Miller, Jerelle Benimon, Kyle Hines
Number of Active Pros: 11
TBT History: Won 2 games under Free Bands banner.
Nutshell: Very much like City of Gods: experienced, professional, loaded with talent. A threat to win it all.
&foe0=Foe
Bid: At-large
Notable Players: Tyshawn Taylor, Mario Little, Dionte Christmas
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Josh Selby led this team in 2014. Lost in round 1, with only 4 players, despite Selby's 41 pts.
Nutshell: The Philadelphia-based Morris Twins are coaching and GMing the squad this year. The team consists largely of Kansas Jayhawks.
&snova0=Supernova (Villanova Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Scottie Reynolds, Antonio Pena, Reggie Redding
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Lost in round 2 in 2014.
Nutshell: 2009 Final Four alums getting back together. Reynolds and Fisher make for a prolific backcourt; Pena and Redding hold down the front-court.
&bstb0=Broad Street Bullies (Temple Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Khalif Wyatt, Ramone Moore, Dalton Pepper
Number of Active Pros: 8
TBT History: Made it to quarterfinals in 2014. Lost in 1st round in 2015.
Nutshell: This year.s squad will be the best Bullies team in the 3-year history of TBT, by far.
&tkghts0=Talladega Knights
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Josh Boone, Edgar Sosa, Ty Nash
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: First time team, but Ty Nash was a 2014 champion for Notre Dame and Josh Boone was 2014 runner up for Barstool.
Nutshell: Ray Chang had the fans, Josh Boone had the players. It was a perfect marriage.
&tfancy0=Team Fancy
Bid: At-Large
Notable Players: JaVale McGee, Russ Smith
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: If they can get all their players to show up (Russ Smith might be attending NBA Summer League), they will be deadly.
&olny0=20th %26 Olney (La Salle Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Ty Garland, Ramon Galloway
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: Almost upset Boeheim's Army in 2015. Excellent showing.
Nutshell: A close group of La Salle graduates who performed very well in 2015. Sleeper team with a great fanbase.
&lball0=Liberty Ballers
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Alex Kirk, Ronald Moore
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: Made it to Super 16 in 2015.
Nutshell: Made it far in 2015, but had Rossiter, Hasbrouck and Cohen to lean on. Largely a new squad this year, but with club teammates Ronald Moore and Alex Kirk leading the charge. SB Nation.s Jake Pavorsky gets the votes.
&bapple0=Big Apple Basketball
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Ater Majok
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: Made it to semifinals in 2014. Lost in round 2 in 2015.
Nutshell: GM/Coach Jason Curry is deeply connected in the NYC basketball scene and led this team far in 2014, on the back of Smush Parker.
&slcncr0=Sideline Cancer
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Anthony Clemmons, Jarryd Cole
Number of Active Pros: 5
TBT History: Made it to Super 16 in 2015.
Nutshell: GM Billy Clapper's squad relies on grit, hustle, defense, and commitment to the fight against pancreatic cancer. Great showing in 2015.
&paroad0=PA Roadwarriors (Bucknell Alumni)
Bid: At-large
Notable Players: Cameron Ayers, Mike Muscala
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Just about the best Bucknell has to offer over the past decade. Several players were part of the epic 2005 NCAA Tournament upset over Kansas.
&bballc0=Basketball City
Bid: Charity - Raised $4,022 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Notable Players: George Beamon, Chukwudiebere Maduabum
Number of Active Pros: 8
TBT History: Lost at buzzer in round 2 to Big Apple Basketball in 2015.
Nutshell: Well organized, loaded with professionals, Basketball City had a strong showing in 2015 and will be well-prepared for another run this year.
&dubois0=Dubois Dream
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 2
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: GM Albert Varacallo has assembled many of his friends and former teammates to play in memory of his father. Definitely the Cinderella team of the Northeast.
&bluegr0=Bluegrass Boys (Kentucky Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Marquis Teague, Perry Stevenson
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: University of Kentucky Alumni, boosted by John Calipari. An interesting, dynamic mix of players. This group will be doing a week long training camp in Lexington.
&ants0=Ants Alumni
Bid: 2015 Midwest Champion
Notable Players: Stephen Graham, Will Frisby
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Won 5 games in 2015. Made it to semifinals. (Midwest Champion)
Nutshell: Recent D-League Champions who were able to win close games vs Notre Dame and Armored Athlete in 2015 to advance. Close-knit group.
&spartn0=Spartan Heroes (Michigan State Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Charlie Bell, Derrick Nix, Raymar Morgan
Number of Active Pros: 8
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: All played under Izzo. It's unclear what system they will play, but they're planning on a 4-day training camp.
&purple0=Purple and Black (Kansas State Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Jacob Pullen, Jordan Henriquez
Number of Active Pros: 8
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Most players on this team played on the 2010 team that made it to the Elite 8 under Frank Martin.
&pedros0=Pedro's Posse
Bid: At-large
Notable Players: Jason Williams, Mike Bibby
Number of Active Pros: 5
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Mike Bibby and Jason Williams form an intriguing and experienced backcourt, as long as they show up. Bibby looked strong in 2015. Jason Williams has not yet played in TBT.
&armora0=Armored Athlete
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Will Sheehey, Christian Watford, Jordan Hulls
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Made it to Round of 8 in 2015.
Nutshell: Came close to making it to the semifinals in NY. This team is extremely selfless and passes the ball very well. Great chemistry. Strong Indiana University presence.
&goldeg0=Golden Eagles Alumni (Marquette Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Jerel McNeal, Darius Johnson-Odom
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Young alums from Marquette. Extremely good players. Could be a sleeper to win it all, due to youth and talent. If they all show, GEA will contend. 3-day training camp planned.
&spr0=120 Sports
Bid: At-large
Notable Players: Robbie Hummel, John Shurna, Juice Thompson
Number of Active Pros: 8
TBT History: First time participant. Juice made it to semifinals in 2014.
Nutshell: Mostly Northwestern graduates and other Big 10 players, like Hummel.
&hoopvl0=Illinois Hoopville Warriors
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Billy Baptist, Rico Hill, Billy Rush
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: Round of 8 in 2014. Round of 16 in 2015.
Nutshell:
&canton0=Canton Bulldogs
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Demetrius Treadwell, Mike Porrini
Number of Active Pros: 3
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: The type of dedicated, scrappy team that can do well in TBT. Only thing missing is team experience, as the Bulldogs came together specifically for TBT. Will try to jell with weeklong training camp in Canton.
&midwst0=Midwest Dream Squad
Bid: At-large
Notable Players: Sean Dockery, Dwayne Evans, Eric Palm
Number of Active Pros: 5
TBT History: Made it to Super 17 in 2015.
Nutshell: Rode Mike Dinunno to the Super 17 last year. Replaced Dinunno with Dockery. Well-organized, fun to watch, loaded with shooters.
&eberln0=Eberlein Drive
Bid: Charity - Raised $8,498 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Notable Players: Renaldo Balkman, Von Wafer
Number of Active Pros: 10
TBT History: Lost round 1 in 2014. Lost round 1 in 2015.
Nutshell: All the makings of a dangerous squad, if they have time to practice and get to know one another. Several prominent professionals on board, with support from the Millsap family.
&abrave0=Always a Brave (Bradley Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Jeremy Crouch, Phillip Gilbert, Marcellus Sommerville
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Bradley alums off the 2006 team that shocked the nation when they went to the Sweet 16. Very dedicated, and supported on campus, but can they hang with the recent graduates?
&ohiout0=Ohio United
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 4
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: A squad from north-east Ohio. Will bring an unheralded, but experienced group of players from mid-majors and small colleges. Good size and depth.
®ion0=The Region
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Jarrod Jones, Stefhon Hannah
Number of Active Pros: 4
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Chicago-based team that is very difficult to seed. May very well be a top 10 team in the Midwest.
&jacksn0=Jackson TN Underdawgs
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Jewuan Long
Number of Active Pros: 3
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: A group of friends who have been playing together since high school; they now hold down jobs in banking, engineering, teaching and truck driving. The lowest seeded team in this year.s Midwest Region.
&bluffc0=Bluff City Blues (Memphis Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Willie Kemp, Shawn Taggart
Number of Active Pros: 10
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Loaded with enough talent to overtake the defending champions. #1 seed in the region. Perhaps the top overall seed in the entire event. Memphis alums.
&ovrsea0=Overseas Elite
Bid: Champion
Notable Players: Myck Kabongo, DJ Kennedy, Errick McCollum
Number of Active Pros: 10
TBT History: 2015 Champions and winners of $1 million.
Nutshell: Watch out. The core of the team is back, with only Shane Lawal missing. They replaced Shane with two very capable big men.
&ramntn0=Ram Nation (VCU Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Larry Sanders
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Larry Sanders and company provide a serious threat. VCU alums are used to not getting the respect they deserve, but many of these players went to the NCAA Final Four, so they're battle-tested.
&bdb0=TeamBDB
Bid: At-Large
Notable Players: Josh Selby, Durand Scott, Lacedarius Dunn
Number of Active Pros: 11
TBT History: #1 seed in 2015, but was upset in Round 2 to Primetime Players.
Nutshell: 2015 was a turbulent experience without a coach. Selby loaded up his roster with players like Durand Scott, but Coach Andre may be the most valuable addition of all. If he controls the personnel, this team goes far.
&tmd0=TMD
Bid: At-large
Notable Players: Marshall Henderson, Mike Bruesewitz
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Lost in round 1 in 2015, without Henderson
Nutshell: If Henderson gets hot, this team becomes a threat. Seeded as if that's going to happen. His supporting cast this year is better than ever.
&catpck0=Cat Pack (Davidson Alumni)
Bid: At-Large
Notable Players: Jake Cohen, Tyler Kalinoski
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: They have a system and style that will differentiate them from the rest. Will they come in shape and ready to go?
&hbc0=HBC
Bid: Charity - Raised $1,843 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Notable Players: Justin Gray
Number of Active Pros: 11
TBT History: Lost in Round 3 in 2015
Nutshell: Justin Gray was Chris Paul's backcourt mate at Wake Forest. That's the tip of the talent iceberg with HBC. Their success depends on Hurley's ability to get everyone on the same page.
&traind0=Trained To Go
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Damien Wilkins, Jamario Moon
Number of Active Pros: 9
TBT History: Lost in Round 3 in 2015
Nutshell: Damien Wilkins played on Team USA in the Pan-Am games last summer. Jamario Moon is another threat. High potential here.
&prime0=Primetime
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 1
TBT History: Cinderella advancement to the Round of 16
Nutshell: You've never heard of any of these players, but they've played roughly 500 games together out of North Carolina. That type of chemistry carried them further than expected last year, past #1 seeded BDB.
&sevenc0=Seven City Grain
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: JaQuon Parker, Steve Pledger
Number of Active Pros: 5
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: One GM in the South, "There are two teams I.m afraid of playing in the South: 1) Cat Pack, and 2) Seven City Grain." This could easily be a top 5 seed, but it's a completely unknown entity.
&kots0=Kings of the South
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Derrick Byars, Earl Barron
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Prominent SEC players and several others out of Atlanta. Definitely a threat.
&southr0=Southern Hospitality
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Jerome Meyinsse
Number of Active Pros: 5
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Group of free agents coming together to compete for the first time. They will be driven, hungry and ready to play.
&arkans0=Arkansas Finest
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 4
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Some of the best Little Rock has to offer. No major top name talent.
&ncprod0=NC Prodigal Sons
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 2
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: A Charlotte-based non profit, with 3 former ECU players.
&showtm0=Showtime
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Joshua Bone, Stacy Presley
Number of Active Pros: 2
TBT History: Lost in Round 1 in 2014. Lost in Round 1 in 2015.
Nutshell: A team built by friends from the small town of Council, Virginia. They.ve done a lot to load his squad from previous years, but is it enough to get them their first TBT win against a top seed?
&opi0=OPI
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 1
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Cinderella of the South, comprised of a group of D2 players. Playing in memory of a teammate who passed away.
&team0=Team 23
Bid: 2015 West Champion
Notable Players: Gavin Edwards, DJ Strawberry
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: 2015 runners up and champions of the West
Nutshell: Defense. Defense. Defense. And Davin White. This team ROLLED through the field until meeting up with Overseas Elite in the championship. Team basketball all the way.
&skinnr0=Skinner's Frate Train (Boston College Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Tyrese Rice, Craig Smith
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: 2006 Sweet 16 team out of BC. How good is Tyrese Rice? Can Craig Smith still bring it? Playing to benefit Strike Out ALS - Pete Frates. foundation, Sean Marshall's former roommate.
&launfd0=LAUNFD
Bid: At-Large
Notable Players: Bobby Brown, Dijon Thompson
Number of Active Pros: 10
TBT History: Lost in Round of 8 in 2015 to Team 23.
Nutshell: Drew League juggernaut out of Compton. Third best professional basketball team in LA. The core of this group has been playing together since they were 9 years old. Cohesive, intelligent, tested. Very hungry to avenge 2015's exit in West Regional Championship.
&fgm0=Few Good Men (Gonzaga Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Dan Dickau, Austin Daye, Jeremy Pargo
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Dickau assembled the team, which spans several eras of Gonzaga basketball. They will hold a training camp for 2-3 days prior to the tournament.
&tmcolo0=Team Colorado (Colorado Alumni)
Bid: At-large
Notable Players: Marcus Relephorde
Number of Active Pros: 4
TBT History: Lost a close game in Round 2 in 2015 to Team 23.
Nutshell: Excellent showing. Strong team of Utah alums. Shaun Green is a phenomenal shooter.
&tmutah0=Team Utah (Utah Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Jason Washburn, Shaun Green
Number of Active Pros: 6
TBT History: Lost in Round of 16 to LAUNFD in 2015.
Nutshell: Excellent team from 2015 that simply ran into the wrong opponent in the second round (Team 23). Now that they understand what it takes to win, serious darkhorse. Training camp scheduled for 2-3 days.
&outz0=7OUTZ
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Paul Marigney, Andrew Lavendar
Number of Active Pros: 3
TBT History: Upset Team Grantland but lost in Round of 16 in 2015.
Nutshell: Vegas based team, featuring Drew "The Glue" Lavender, who took down the #1 seed in the 3rd round of 2015 with a last second three pointer from 30 feet. Legendary.
&mostly0=Mostly Sports
Bid: Charity - Raised $1,675 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 0
TBT History: Lost in the 1st round of 2015
Nutshell: Named after a weekly sports radio show. All former college basketball players of varying skill levels.
&afbs0=Air Force Bomb Squad (Air Force Academy Alumni)
Bid: At-Large
Notable Players: Antoine Hood
Number of Active Pros: 1
TBT History: Lost in Round 1 in 2014. Lost in Round 2 in 2015.
Nutshell: Ran the Princeton offense at the academy. Always a solid showing in TBT.
&bcport0=BC Portland
Bid: Charity - Raised $1,735 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Notable Players: EJ Singler
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Several Pac 12 alums in this Portland-based squad.
&newmex0=New Mexico RH
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Scott Bamforth
Number of Active Pros: 7
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Someone boasts, "this year's version of Team 23." Could be. If that's the case, they're horribly seeded at 11.
&utahst0=Utah Stallions (Utah State Alumni)
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Sean Harris
Number of Active Pros: 3
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Utah State alums looking to outshine their intra-state rivals.
&shaare0=Shaare Zedek
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: David Blu
Number of Active Pros: 0
TBT History: David Blu performed admirably for LAUNFD in 2015.
Nutshell: Maccabi Tel Aviv and USC legend David Blu leads this group in support of "Shaare Zedek Medical Center" a hospital in Israel.
&whistl0=Whistle Sports Dot Squad
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: Brandon "Bdot" Armstrong
Number of Active Pros: 0
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: NBA impersonator Brandon Armstrong is putting this team together, though it will not be a joke. Some of these players boast impressive resumes.
&ronin0=West Coast Ronin
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: (list 1-3)
Number of Active Pros: 0
TBT History: Lost in Round 1 in 2015.
Nutshell: Darkhorse from Northern California.Team consists of seldom known players who played at small schools, including Brian Goins, a "5'10" point guard who was basically homeless while averging over 30 points in junior college."
&kimchi0=Kimchi Express
Bid: Popularity
Notable Players: None
Number of Active Pros: 0
TBT History: First time participant.
Nutshell: Without a doubt, the 64 seed in TBT. Put together by current USC student Daniel Chun.