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Kansas State alumni pull off heart-stopping win — can they bring home the $1 Million?

Carrying on Kansas State’s proud basketball legacy, Purple Reign — the men’s basketball alumni team — pulled off a thrilling 85–84 victory over The Shine to advance in The Basketball Tournament (TBT).

The team is once again competing for TBT’s $1 million, winner-take-all prize — this year co-hosting the Kansas City Regional at Municipal Auditorium from July 19–23.

The 64-team single-elimination tournament features alumni teams from across the country, with the champion claiming the $1 million prize.

In Saturday’s intense matchup, Purple Reign trailed for much of the game but stayed resilient, forcing a dramatic finish.