What is TBT?

TBT is an annual, 5-on-5, single elimination basketball tournament. Anyone 18 or older can enter a team or play. In 2017, 64 teams will play for a winner takes all prize of $2 million. The Jamboree will be held in Philadelphia, PA June 17-18. The regional rounds will be held on July 8-9 in Philadelphia, PA for the Northeastern region, July 8-9 in Charlotte, NC for the Southern region, July 15-16 in Las Vegas, NV for the Western region, and July 5-6 at Bradley University for the Midwestern region. The winners will then play in the Super 16 in New York, NY. ESPN will cover all games held. The semifinals and the championship will be held in Baltimore, MD July 31-Aug 3. The $2 million Championship games will be on Aug 3 at 7pm, televised on ESPN.

 

Carmelo Anthony will be the sponsor for the tournament held in Baltimore, MD

 

Day of Giving

During the tournament championship weekend, the TBT tournament in partnership with key community development organizations will present a day of giving.  The day will consist of several events geared towards community transformation.  See the schedule below.