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From Jimmer to former Jazzmen, what Utahns need to know about 2018’s The Basketball Tournament

Yes, Jimmer Fredette will be playing in this year’s The Basketball Tournament.

But there are plenty of interesting storylines beyond the former BYU basketball star in the 5-on-5 basketball tournament where teams are fighting to win the $2 million prize, with $200,000 set aside for fans of the winning team who can vote (and network) their way to a share of the money.

Here’s why Utahns should be paying attention to TBT 2018.

Tournament size: This year’s field will include 72 teams, with 18 in each of the tournament’s four regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, West).