La Familia, the Kentucky alumni team for the upcoming TBT tournament, announced their final roster this morning.
The team will be headlined by former UK players Eric Bledsoe, James Young, the Harrison twins and Willie Cauley-Stein. Former Cats Kellan Grady, Nate Sestina, Daniel Orton and Brennan Canada are also on the roster.
Former Xavier guard Kerem Kanter and Canada were late additions to the roster after it was announced that Reid Travis, Doron Lamb and Marquis Teague could no longer participate.
Here is the official announcement:
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LEXINGTON, Ky. July 15, 2024 – La Familia, the Kentucky alumni team hosting TBT’s Lexington Regional at Rupp Arena July 19-23, today announced their final roster for the 2024 event.
La Familia, the second seed in the Lexington Region, will be coached by 2016 SEC Player of the Year and former NBA player Tyler Ulis. Darius Miller, Jon Hood, and Sean Woods are the team’s assistant coaches. The team is organized by Twany Beckham and Sam Malone. La Familia’s final roster features:
Brennan Canada (2019-24)
Kellan Grady (2021-22)
Nate Sestina (2019-20)
Aaron Harrison (2013-15)
Andrew Harrison (2013-15)
James Young (2013-14)
Willie Cauley-Stein (2012-15)
Daniel Orton (2009-10)
Eric Bledsoe (2009-10)
Kerem Kanter (Green Bay/Xavier)
Reid Travis, Doron Lamb, and Marquis Teague will no longer be able to play on this year’s team due to unforeseen professional obligations at the time of their commitment. Kerem Kanter, the only player on the team who did not go to Kentucky, is the younger brother of Enes Kanter-Freedom.
La Familia will play 305 Ballers on Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m. ET on FS2. If La Familia advances to the second round, they will face the winner of WoCo Showtime (Wofford Alumni) and The Nawf on Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. ET on FOX.
The Lexington Regional championship game is Tuesday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET on FS1.
Club Blue, the official NIL partner of Kentucky Athletics, has also partnered with TBT on the Lexington Regional. A portion of ticket sales for all games at Rupp Arena will go to Club Blue to support Kentucky student-athletes.
The winner of the Lexington Regional will play the winner of the Louisville Regional in the quarterfinals on July 29 or 30 (official game date, time, and location to be determined). The semifinals and $1 million winner-take-all championship game will be Aug. 2 and Aug. 4 in Philadelphia at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
For more information on La Familia and tickets for the Lexington Regional, visit TheTournament.com.
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La Familia’s FINAL TBT Roster:
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