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Jim Boeheim Gives His Reaction to Boeheim's Army, Says Team Has a Chance

Jim Boeheim shares his thoughts on Boeheim's Army and its chances to advance in The Basketball Tournament.

Although Jim Boeheim was unable to watch The Basketball Tournament (TBT) as he was busy watching his sons play basketball, he did keep track of the game on his phone. The coach's army of guys defeated a tough 20th & Olney team, 92-91 in overtime to advance to the Super 17.

"Very gutsy effort in Philadelphia." Said Boeheim. "Sounded like it was exciting." Exciting indeed as Boeheim's Army fought through overtime, an Eric Devendorf ejection and Baye Moussa Keita shooting floaters (Where in the world of Pepperdine is Josh Pace?