TBT…in da Big “O”.

On By @gtmoblueIn college basketball 365

Somewhere in Middle America… lol

Omaha Blue Crew…The Basketball Tournament entry – year 2.

Summertime basketball, ESPN, and The Basketball Tournament kicked off today. This is the ninth year of the TBT, a tourney that has improved each year. This summer’s version should be no different. The returning champions – Boeheim’s Army (Syracuse U alums) are back to defend their title. Should be great fun.

Eight 1st round regions, quads – semis – championship in Dayton.

Omaha Blue Crew – https://thetournament.com/teams/omaha-blue-crew-creighton-alumni/

In their debut last year, Omaha Blue Crew played in two of TBT’s games of the year. General manager and head coach Josh Jones got a taste of what TBT success was like, and with a home crowd behind them in Omaha, this team of Creighton alums could be a legit contender in 2022.

Omaha Blue Crew is sponsored by DJ’s Dugout and the Omaha Sports Commission.

In Omaha 2nd year participants, the Omaha Blue Crew (Creighton alums) are hosting. The revamped squad features returnees and several Jays alumni. Gm’d by Michael Vandervort & Josh Jones. Coached by Josh Jones, along with assistants Doug McDermott, James Benford (Bellevue College HC). Returning players include Admon Gilder, Dion Bute, Deverell Biggs, Ken Perkins, Tre’shawn Thurman, and Greg Smith along with several Jays alums in Ronnie Harrell, Marcus Foster, Jahenns Manigat, Manny Suarez, Austin Chatman, and others.

Promises to be a fun time for all. Support the Blue Crew folks… they are our TBT Team! gtmo

The TBT Bracket: https://bracket.thetournament.com/

Omaha Blue Crew gear: https://thetournament.com/teams/omaha-blue-crew-creighton-alumni/

Blue Crew tops Overtime Elite…

Blue Crew beats Overtime Elite in game 1 of their run, 74-70. Up next is Team Arkansas tomorrow.

Sun 7/176p EDT/5p CDTRound of 32Game 5(1) Gutter Cats vs (4) Always UsESPN3Session 3 Tickets
Sun 7/178p EDT/7p CDTRound of 32Game 6(2) Team Arkansas vs (3) Omaha Blue CrewESPN 3Session 3 Tickets
Tue 7/197p EDT/6p CDTRound of 16Game 7Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 WinnerESPN 2Session 4 Tickets

In an unusual twist the Omaha Region winner will play the Wichita Region winner, in Wichita, on 27 July 2022. The other quarter/semi finals are all in Dayton – 28th – 30th. Hmmm.

BlueCrew Highlights – @elliefrenchTV
Blue Crew Highlights – Ellie French TV

Signin’ autographs
current Jays

Come on Omaha…

Support the Blue Crew folks… they are our TBT Team!

PS: Other events and happenings…

PS: Khyri’s workin’…

More Summer 2022 Tidbits

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International Play, NIL events, TBT, etc.

Three of our guys have played internationally this summer. Arthur, Rati, and R2 played for their respective national teams. Art/Rati in FIBA Qualifier events and Ryan for Canada in the GlobalJam, in Toronto.

Re: 2022 Off-Season

by gtmoBlue » Sun Jul 10, 2022 5:51 pm

Our guys in the summer offseason. Playing with national teams.

Arthur – playing in the FIBA WC qualifier – 2 games (incl upset over Nigeria)
Nationality: Uganda (1-1)
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS
22.5 5.5 3 Avg. per Event

R2 – playing in the GlobalJam (Toronto, CAN) – 4 games (w’s over Brazil/USA)
Nat: Canada (2-2)
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS
3.5* 2.25 2.25 Avg. per Event
*R2 went 0-8/0-4 shooting in the round robin win over the US…
Best game was 8pt outing vs USA in Semi’s loss.
George keys Semi’s win for the US over CAN, face Brazil in Finals.

Rati – playing in the FIBA WC qualifier – 2 games (incl upset over Spain)
Nat: Georgia (1-1)
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS
10.5 1.5 .5 Avg. per Event

Overall good showings for our guys internationally.

Creighton Abilities Camp (for kids)

Player NIL Events

TBT Tournament – Omaha Blue Crew (Creighton Alums)

…and as icing on the Holiday Birthday cake… THIS!

Kaluma @FIBA Africa Qualifiers…