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La Familia competes against The Ville in TBT opener today

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

La Familia competes against The Ville in TBT opener today
Summary

La Familia, a team of former Kentucky Wildcats, is set to play against The Ville, composed of Louisville alumni, today at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. The matchup marks the beginning of the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT), which features a new best-of-three format in the opening round. Notable players for La Familia include Willie Cauley-Stein, Andrew Harrison, and DeAndre Liggins, though Archie Goodwin will miss Game 1 due to scheduling conflicts. Following today's game, a second contest is scheduled for Monday in Louisville. Tickets are available for fans wanting to attend the matchup.

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  • •Game time is 12 p.m. ET today at Memorial Coliseum.
  • •La Familia roster includes notable players from recent Kentucky teams.
  • •Game 2 is scheduled for July 20 at Freedom Hall in Louisville.
  • •Goodwin will participate in Game 2 after missing today's contest.
  • •The tournament's structure has shifted to a best-of-three format.
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  • 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: La Familia vs. The Ville Gameday
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A team comprised of former Cats will face a team of former Cards today at Memorial Coliseum!

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