Boeheim's Army
Syracuse alumni and pros chasing the TBT title.
Boeheim's Army is a basketball team that competes in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), a single-elimination event where the winning team takes all the prize money. The squad is made up of professional players not currently in the NBA, and most of them previously played for the Syracuse Orange men's college team. Although the team is independent, it takes its name from Syracuse's longtime head coach, Jim Boeheim. The team first entered TBT in 2015 and went on to win the championship in 2021, taking home a $1 million prize.
Quick Facts
- Leagues
- The Basketball Tournament
- Founded
- 2015
- History
- Boeheim's Army (2015–present)
- Gm
- Kevin Belbey & Shaun Belbey
- Coach
- Ryan Blackwell
- Championships
- 1 (2021)
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Lore & Background
The team is named after Jim Boeheim. In TBT 2015, the team was seeded no. 1 in the Northeast Regional and received a first-round bye. In TBT 2016, the team was seeded no. 2 in the Northeast Regional. In TBT 2017, the team was seeded no. 3 in the Northeast Region. In TBT 2018, the team was seeded no. 1 in the Northeast Region. In TBT 2019, the team was seeded no. 1 in the Syracuse Regional. In TBT 2020, the team was the no. 3 overall seed in a field reduced to 24 teams due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and received a first-round bye. In TBT 2021, the team was seeded no. 3 in the Illinois Regional. In TBT 2022, the team was seeded no. 1 in the Syracuse Regional. In TBT 2023, the team was seeded no. 2 in the Syracuse Regional. Boeheim's Army announced that they were not able to compete in the 2024 tournament due to scheduling issues. In TBT 2025, the team was seeded no. 1 in the Syracuse Regional.
Reader's Guide
The team participates in The Basketball Tournament. Their roster consists of professional players outside the NBA, mostly Syracuse alumni. They won the championship in 2021.
Did You Know?
- Eric Devendorf was named to the All-Tournament team in 2017.
- Tyrese Rice, who played college basketball for Boston College rather than Syracuse, was named tournament MVP in 2021.
- Keifer Sykes hit the game-winning shot in the 2021 championship contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boeheim's Army?
Boeheim's Army is an independent basketball squad made up of professional players who previously played college ball for the Syracuse Orange men's program. They compete in The Basketball Tournament, a yearly single-elimination event where the champion takes home the entire purse.
Why is the team named after Jim Boeheim?
The name pays tribute to Jim Boeheim, Syracuse's long-tenured men's basketball coach, since the majority of the roster members suited up for the Orange under his leadership. The moniker essentially ties the group together as a collective of his former players.
How did Boeheim's Army win the 2021 TBT championship?
The squad worked through the full single-elimination bracket in 2021 to claim the title. Their victory secured the winner-takes-all $1 million prize.
When did Boeheim's Army first compete in The Basketball Tournament?
The team made its TBT debut in 2015 and has been a recurring participant in the event since then. Their persistence in the bracket eventually culminated in the 2021 championship.
What was Boeheim's Army's highest seed in a TBT bracket?
The squad received the No. 1 overall seed heading into the 2020 tournament, reflecting the depth and quality of their roster that season.
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