Over the past few summers, Syracuse basketball fans have enjoyed action from 'The Basketball Tournament' involving former Orange players. 

'Boeheim's Army,' the team representing players of the past, has become one of the most consistent teams that enters the tournament each year. According to syracuse.com, 'Boeheim's Army 'will return to this year's event, but the TBT will look a lot different from previous years. 

According to the event's website, The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is:

 "..a high-energy single elimination tournament that culminates in a $2 million, winner-take-all championship game.

Since tipping off in 2014, TBT has showcased alumni teams from many of the nation’s top programs, including Kentucky, Kansas, UConn, Louisville, Syracuse, Ohio State, Houston, and 2025 Champions, Wichita State. Year after year, the tournament reunites some of college basketball’s biggest stars and fan favorites, bringing them back to campus to compete in front of the same passionate crowds that cheered them on during their college careers. "

After having 61 teams in 2025, 'TBT' will feature only 16 teams, with eight alumni teams and eight non-alumni teams competing on two separate sides of a bracket.

The alumni bracket will take place on college campuses 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. 

Since 2015, Boeheim's Army has posted a 25-8 in the event.  The lone championship for the group came in 2021 when the team defeated No. 6 seed 'Team 23' in the finals. Although it was the most successful version of the squad, Syracuse fans noted that the three best players never actually played for the Orange.

Keifer Sykes, DeAndre Kane and Tyrese Rice led Boeheim's Army and in an ironic twist, never played for Jim Boeheim.

This year, 'TBT' will restrict alumni players from playing on schools that they did not compete on during their collegiate days. If 'Boeheim's Army' wants to compete as an alumni team, their roster will need to include at least seven former Orange players. 

The 2026 roster is still yet to be determined. The opening round matchup and times for tip-off will be announced later this week. 

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