TBT Update
- Thread starter austour
- Start date
beast of the east
Active member
Dear Fellow Johnnies,
On Friday, August 3, Overseas Elite defeated Eberlein Drive, 70-58, to win a fourth-straight The Basketball Tournament (TBT) championship.
Who is Overseas Elite you may ask? Well, they are led by former Red Storm players D.J. Kennedy (who was named MVP), Justin Burrell and Paris Horne. Overseas Elite is now a remarkable 25-0 over the last four summers.
The TBT has grown into a $2 million summer winner-take-all tournament televised by ESPN with a virtual Who's Who of former collegiate stars, multiple former NBA players and current professional players from around the world. It has even rivaled the NBA Summer League in interest, enthusiasm and competition.
After graduating St. John's in 2011 as part of the Redeem Team that brought the Red Storm back to the NCAA Tournament, D.J., Justin and Paris have successfully navigated professional basketball careers.
And they have never forgotten their St. John's roots. It seems like it was only yesterday that they were incoming freshmen.
So on behalf of Johnnies Nation, a special thanks and congratulations to D.J., Justin and Paris for again proving that St. John's produces amazing players on an off the hardwood. We look forward to seeing you back at alma mater!
We Are New York's Team ... We Are St. John's!
In gratitude,
Nick J. Vendikos '91SVC
Senior Director of Athletic Development
On Friday, August 3, Overseas Elite defeated Eberlein Drive, 70-58, to win a fourth-straight The Basketball Tournament (TBT) championship.
Who is Overseas Elite you may ask? Well, they are led by former Red Storm players D.J. Kennedy (who was named MVP), Justin Burrell and Paris Horne. Overseas Elite is now a remarkable 25-0 over the last four summers.
The TBT has grown into a $2 million summer winner-take-all tournament televised by ESPN with a virtual Who's Who of former collegiate stars, multiple former NBA players and current professional players from around the world. It has even rivaled the NBA Summer League in interest, enthusiasm and competition.
After graduating St. John's in 2011 as part of the Redeem Team that brought the Red Storm back to the NCAA Tournament, D.J., Justin and Paris have successfully navigated professional basketball careers.
And they have never forgotten their St. John's roots. It seems like it was only yesterday that they were incoming freshmen.
So on behalf of Johnnies Nation, a special thanks and congratulations to D.J., Justin and Paris for again proving that St. John's produces amazing players on an off the hardwood. We look forward to seeing you back at alma mater!
We Are New York's Team ... We Are St. John's!
In gratitude,
Nick J. Vendikos '91SVC
Senior Director of Athletic Development
Paultzman post=435881 said:
Was thinking the same thing!
https://lifesworc.org/event/tbt/
This is the team I'll be rooting for in the tournament.
Two ex-Johnnies on it, including our #3 all-time scorer, and playing for a cause that, those of you who know me, knows hits close to home for me.
This is the team I'll be rooting for in the tournament.
Two ex-Johnnies on it, including our #3 all-time scorer, and playing for a cause that, those of you who know me, knows hits close to home for me.
Last edited:
SJU61982
Only saw one ex-Johnny (dLo) on Team Autism, but will be rooting for them.
In the TBT, why is DJ Kennedy playing on a Syracuse Alumni team?
Only saw one ex-Johnny (dLo) on Team Autism, but will be rooting for them.
In the TBT, why is DJ Kennedy playing on a Syracuse Alumni team?
L J S A post=436274 said:
GeeNo wonder
He wants to win $2 million. So do the Syracuse Alumni.BrookJersey Redmen post=436250 said:
He's the all time MVP of TBT, I think Overseas Elite disbanded.
PS DJ's Pittsburgh bud and fellow Overseas Elite star Deandre Kane is also playing for Boeheim's Army, as is former BC pg Tyrese Rice. Not as many big SU names from the past on this year's team.
Last edited:
D.J. Kennedy: Former St. John’s star, TBT superstar explains why he’s playing for Boeheim’s Army
His inclusion on the Boeheim’s Army roster – a team mostly comprised of former Syracuse University players – triggered a few supporters of St. John’s to engage in a little online commentary about the suitability/loyalty of a former Red Storm player now wearing Syracuse orange.Kennedy heard the complaints.“I’m St. John’s forever,” he said. “But St. John’s doesn’t have a team, so I think they’ll let me go with that. And there’s no Overseas Elite. I’m sure some people will have trouble rooting, but hopefully they’ll root for me. But yeah, it was definitely a big question mark with St. John’s fans and all of that. I think people will understand. It’s a money tournament and guys want to do what’s best for them to win.”
[URL]https://www.syracuse.com/orang...hes-playing-for-boeheims-army.html?outputType[/URL]=amp&__twitter_impression=true
His inclusion on the Boeheim’s Army roster – a team mostly comprised of former Syracuse University players – triggered a few supporters of St. John’s to engage in a little online commentary about the suitability/loyalty of a former Red Storm player now wearing Syracuse orange.Kennedy heard the complaints.“I’m St. John’s forever,” he said. “But St. John’s doesn’t have a team, so I think they’ll let me go with that. And there’s no Overseas Elite. I’m sure some people will have trouble rooting, but hopefully they’ll root for me. But yeah, it was definitely a big question mark with St. John’s fans and all of that. I think people will understand. It’s a money tournament and guys want to do what’s best for them to win.”
[URL]https://www.syracuse.com/orang...hes-playing-for-boeheims-army.html?outputType[/URL]=amp&__twitter_impression=true
Last edited:
And DJ in second game. If both win, next round will have them facing off against each other.Paultzman post=437296 said: