Country-wide tournament features a couple of Pitt almni
For the second consecutive year, a nationwide summer basketball tournament, dubbed "The Basketball Tournament" will take place in late July.
This year's tournament field has expanded to 97 teams and teams will compete for a million dollar prize. The teams will come out of four different regions - Northeast, Midwest, South and West. The Final Four of the tournament will air on ESPN while many of the regional semifinals and finals will air on ESPNU.
The field is loaded with talented players, headlined by the reigning champions, the Notre Dame Fighting Alumni.