Xavier University Athletics
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) Releases Field and Matchups for 2023 Xavier Regional
06.21.23 | Men's Basketball, Athletic Department
Region Hosted by Xavier Alumni Team Zip ‘Em Up Also Features Alumni Team from University of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI - The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today announced the bracket for this year's tournament.
Zip 'Em Up, the Xavier alumni team, will serve as the featured team for one of TBT's eight regionals, and compete against seven other teams for the chance to advance closer to TBT's $1 million prize. The games, which will take place July 21-24, will be played at Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University.
Zip 'Em Up, the number two seed in the Xavier Regional, is organized by former Xavier assistant coach Rick Carter and former Xavier point guard Dee Davis. Carter will also coach the team for the third straight summer. Zip 'Em Up's roster currently includes:
The Xavier Regional winner will travel to Dayton to take on the Dayton Regional winner in TBT's quarterfinals game Monday, July 31 at 7 pm ET. The winner of that game will advance to TBT's semifinals in Philadelphia on Wednesday, August 2, and the $1M winner-take-all championship game will also be in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 3.
For more information on the Xavier Regional or to purchase tickets, visit TheTournament.com/Xavier.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jake Pavorsky, TBT Enterprises – PR@thetournament.com
ABOUT THE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The original home of the Elam Ending, The Basketball Tournament has grown from a unique idea among friends to one of the most exciting and engaging events on the summer sports calendar, with national TV exposure, social media buzz and regional championships across the country - culminating in a winner-take-all $1 million game. Every year it attracts some of the best players in the world. For more information on TBT's ninth season, visit www.thetournament.com
Zip 'Em Up, the Xavier alumni team, will serve as the featured team for one of TBT's eight regionals, and compete against seven other teams for the chance to advance closer to TBT's $1 million prize. The games, which will take place July 21-24, will be played at Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University.
Zip 'Em Up, the number two seed in the Xavier Regional, is organized by former Xavier assistant coach Rick Carter and former Xavier point guard Dee Davis. Carter will also coach the team for the third straight summer. Zip 'Em Up's roster currently includes:
- Mark Lyons (2009-12)
- Travis Taylor (2011-13)
- Dee Davis (2011-15)
- Semaj Christon (2012-14)
- James Farr (2012-16)
- Remy Abell (2014-16)
- Trevon Bluiett (2014-18)
- JP Macura (2014-18)
- Kaiser Gates (2015-18)
- Kerem Kanter (2017-18)
- Nate Johnson (2020-22)
- J.D. Weatherspoon (Ohio State/Akron)
- #1 seed The Program for Autism: Previously known as Autism's Army, TBT 2022's runner-ups return this summer looking to finish the job.
- #3 seed The Money Team: Aligned with the brand of famous boxer Floyd Mayweather, the roster includes former NBA player Trevor Booker, and Cincinnati native Jordon Crawford.
- #4 seed Bucketneers (ETSU alumni): Representing East Tennessee State University, the Bucketneers have proven themselves to be one of TBT's most dangerous teams in recent years.
- #5 seed Fort Wayne Champs: Hailing from Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Champs knocked off Nasty Nati in the first round of last year's Xavier Regional.
- #6 seed Nasty Nati (Cincinnati alumni): Returning for its second summer in TBT, the Nasty Nati roster includes fan-favorite Bearcats like Jacob Evans, Jarron Cumberland, Troy Caupain, among others.
- #7 seed Georgia Kingz: Georgia Kingz secured their place in the Xavier Regional via buy-in.
- #8 seed Team DRC: Named after former NFL cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (who will also play for the team), Team DRC also secured their place via buy-in.
The Xavier Regional winner will travel to Dayton to take on the Dayton Regional winner in TBT's quarterfinals game Monday, July 31 at 7 pm ET. The winner of that game will advance to TBT's semifinals in Philadelphia on Wednesday, August 2, and the $1M winner-take-all championship game will also be in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 3.
For more information on the Xavier Regional or to purchase tickets, visit TheTournament.com/Xavier.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jake Pavorsky, TBT Enterprises – PR@thetournament.com
ABOUT THE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The original home of the Elam Ending, The Basketball Tournament has grown from a unique idea among friends to one of the most exciting and engaging events on the summer sports calendar, with national TV exposure, social media buzz and regional championships across the country - culminating in a winner-take-all $1 million game. Every year it attracts some of the best players in the world. For more information on TBT's ninth season, visit www.thetournament.com
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