The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Roster and bracket revealed for 2023 TBT Alumni team Austin's Own
06.21.2023 | Men's Basketball
Austin's Own begins play in The Basketball Tournament on July 19 in Lubbock.
Lubbock, Texas – The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today revealed the eight-team bracket for the Lubbock Regional hosted by Air Raiders, a Texas Tech alumni team. Austin's Own, a University of Texas-Austin alumni team, will be making their first TBT appearance. Games will be played at United Supermarkets Arena from July 19-23.
Austin's Own is organized by former student manager Vince Hu, and coached by former Longhorn Javan Felix. Austin's Own current roster includes:
● Kerwin Roach Jr. (2015-19)
● Jacob Young (2016-18)
● Cameron Ridley (2012-2016)
● Myck Kabongo (2011-13)
● Clint Chapman (2007-12)
● Alexis Wangmene (2007-12)
● Jordan Hamilton (2009-2011)
● Franklin Agunanne (SMU)
● Randy Bell (Dalton State)
● Xavier Williams (Troy)
Austin's Own will play The Enchantment (New Mexico alumni) on July 19, at 7 p.m. ET. If Austin's Own advance to the second round, they will face the winner of Air Raiders (Texas Tech Alumni) and Purple Hearts on Friday, July 21 at 9 p.m. ET. The Lubbock Regional championship game is Sunday, July 23 at 1 p.m. ET.
The winner of the Lubbock Regional will head to Freedom Hall in Louisville for the quarterfinals on Monday, July 31. The semifinals and $1 million winner-take-all championship game will be Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 in Philadelphia at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
For more information on Austin's Own and tickets for this year's TBT, visit TheTournament.com.
Media Contact:
Jake Pavorsky (TBT) - jake@thetournament.com, 856-357-2455
