Zeke Mayo leads JHX Hoops past Purple Reign in TBT matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Zeke Mayo scored 25 points to guide JHX Hoops to a 62-55 victory over Purple Reign in the first round of The Basketball Tournament on July 27. The Lawrence native emphasized the importance of wearing the Kansas uniform over the tournament's $2 million prize. This win allowed JHX Hoops to advance to the quarterfinals where they will face the AfterShocks for a chance at the semifinals. Mayo has been a key player, averaging 17.3 points per game throughout the tournament.
- •Mayo's 25 points helped JHX Hoops erase a double-digit deficit.
- •JHX Hoops eliminated the Kansas State alumni team.
- •Mayo prioritizes team pride over the tournament's cash prize.
- •JHX Hoops will play defending champions AfterShocks next.
- •Mayo averages 17.3 points per game in the tournament.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Zeke Mayo Says Representing Kansas Means More Than TBT's $2 Million Prize
"Driven by Jayhawk pride, Lawrence native Zeke Mayo fuels JHX Hoops’ deep tournament run, prioritizing a rivalry redemption and his love for the jersey over a massive payday.
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