Here's when the Syracuse squad will play, who against, and who is joining the "Boeheim's Army" roster.
Earlier this week, we covered that the famous "TBT" basketball event is switching up its format for 2026, and we also learned that the Syracuse alumni team "Boeheim's Army" will be back in the mix.
And on Thursday, we learned more about the group, including one roster member, and the team's first-round matchup.
Let's go back to the original report first though to talk about the new format of the event, thanks to our own Tom Goslowski.
New format
After having 61 teams in 2025, 'TBT' will feature only 16 teams this year, with eight alumni teams and eight non-alumni teams competing on two separate sides of a bracket.
The alumni bracket will take place in college towns across the country.
The eight alumni teams will be matched up in best-of-three series, while the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship will be single-elimination.
The non-alumni bracket will feature eight teams playing from July 23-30 in Las Vegas. Four of the eight slots have already been filled, with one of those slots being filled by a team represented by former NBA player Baron Davis.
There is a $2 million prize. The alumni bracket champion will meet the non-alumni bracket champion for the ultimate prize. The championship is Aug. 2.
About the Syracuse first round matchup
Syracuse will play the Seton Hall alumni team in the first round best-of-three, with Game 1 being held in the Seton Hall home gym. This series will take place from July 21-24.
Who's joining the roster?
Buddy Boeheim has been named to the Boeheim's Army roster, which seems appropriate.
The son of legendary coach Jim Boeheim, Buddy spent all four years in Central New York (2018-2022). He played in 121 career games, starting 94 of them. He played a whopping 38 minutes a game during his final season. A very good three-point shooter, he averaged 14.6 ppg for his career. His 19.2 ppg as a senior led the Atlantic Coast Conference, as did his 88.4 percent free-throw percentage.
He was an All-ACC selection in that season as well and he helped lead SU to the NCAA Tournament twice. They haven't been back since he was a senior and the team advanced to the Sweet 16 (2020-21).
He's played in parts of three NBA seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder, appearing in four games for OKC this year. Since he's not on an active NBA roster, he's eligible to compete in this event.
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